Clark County Lead Safe Ohio Program

The new Lead Safe Ohio Program, which is part ofCCO LSO Information Sheet_Page_1 Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's ongoing efforts to make more of Ohio's homes lead-safe for children and families, will invest $150 million toward state and local efforts to prevent lead poisoning and remediate homes of contamination.

The Board of Clark County Commissioners and the Clark County Community and Economic Development Department have received a more than $1.2 million grant to remediate older homes with lead-based paint as part of the Lead Safe Ohio program.

Clark County residents who own or rent residential homes built before 1978 and meet income requirements are eligible to apply for up to $50,000 for lead remediation. The money can be used for several types of lead safe renovation projects, including window and door replacements, siding, soffit and fascia installation, interior and exterior painting, interior door replacements and cleaning. Both owner-occupied and rental-occupied units are eligible.

Lead poisoning is most commonly caused by lead-based paint, which produces chips and dust when deteriorating. While lead poisoning can affect individuals of all ages, children are at the greatest risk. Children are more susceptible to the harmful effects of lead and are less able to detoxify their bodies of the harmful substance. Long-term exposure to lead can impact physical and mental health and the ability to learn and earn an income. More information about the dangers of lead poisoning can be found on the Ohio Department of Health’s website.

For more information on the Lead Safe Ohio program, click the links below:

Lead Safe Ohio Fact Sheet

Lead Safe Ohio Pre-application

EPA Renovate Right (English)

EPA Renovate Right (Spanish)

EPA Protect Your Family (English)

EPA Protect Your Family (Spanish)

For more information, call Grants Manager Dirk Lackovich-Van Gorp at 937-937-521-2164.