Fix Lead SF

Funding to reduce lead poisoning dangers in homes

Lead hurts kids. Young children living in old homes are at risk for lead poisoning. Property owners can apply to reduce lead from soil and interior paint at low or no cost. Tenants can invite their landlords to sign up. Lead professionals can join the team to prevent poisoning.

Act now!

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Property Owners

Whether you have an owner-occupied or a rental property, learn about the Fix Lead SF funding and how to submit an application to the program.

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Tenants

Learn more about Fix Lead SF and how you can invite your property owner to apply for funding.

 

 

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Contractors and inspectors

Are you already a CDPH certified contractor or inspector?

Register to become a part of the Fix Lead SF team of lead professionals.

 

Not yet lead certified? 

Get no cost training and certification.  A certificate from the California Department of Public Health will qualify you to work in most lead projects in California.

 

Additional resources

Families

Identifying possible lead poisoning dangers

Find out where lead might be in your home and how to test your child for lead poisoning
Preventing lead poisoning

Take steps to prevent lead poisoning. Helpful suggestions in different languages are available.
Pregnancy and lead poisoning

Learn how to prevent lead poisoning during pregnancy

Adult lead poisoning

Identifying lead poisoning dangers

Find out more about how adults get lead poisoning.
Occupational lead poisoning

Find out more about lead poisoning from your job.

Property owners

Property owner's responsibilities to prevent lead poisoning

Learn about the property owner’s roles and responsibilities in preventing lead poisoning.

Lead certifications

California Department of Public Health lead-certified professionals

Find out about the certification program in California
Federal Environmental Protection Agency lead-certified firms

Learn about the requirement to have a lead certification for your company.

Departments

Department of Public Health

Related

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program