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Wisconsin Lead-Safe Homes Program
Wisconsin Department of Health Services · State program
100% of lead-safe costs for owner-occupant homeowners
The state pays to remove lead hazards in eligible homes, and owner-occupant homeowners can have 100% of the lead-safe work covered. This is not wildfire-specific, but it is a current state home-hardening program that provides direct home repair funding and services.
Program details
How it works
The Wisconsin Lead-Safe Homes Program makes homes safe for kids or pregnant women who are on Medicaid or BadgerCare Plus by removing lead hazards. The Department of Health Services runs the program with local and regional community groups that receive grants.
What the money covers
The program covers work to make a home lead-safe. The page frames this as removal of lead hazards in homes built before 1978 that have chipping or peeling paint.
Amounts and matching
For owner-occupant homeowners, the page says the program covers 100% of the costs to make the home lead-safe.
How to apply
The page directs applicants to use the online application form for fastest processing, and says alternate methods may have significant delays.
Timing and deadlines
The page says applications may be placed on hold because of high interest in LSHP and the service areas of LSHP grantees.
Program partners
DHS runs the program in partnership with local and regional community groups that receive grants.
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