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LRAP - Lead Remediation and Abatement Program
Lead-based paint in buildings poses serious health risks, particularly for children who may ingest paint chips or inhale lead-contaminated dust. The New Jersey Lead Remediation and Abatement program (LRAP), funded by a $180 million federal grant, aims to address this issue by supporting the removal of lead-based hazards from low- to moderate-income households.
Tenants & Landlords
Households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income for the County in which the municipality is situated, residing in one to four family residential properties constructed prior to 1978, are eligible.
Follow the steps below to apply to the Lead Remediation and Abatement Program:
Housing Qualifications
- Property was built prior to 1978
- Property has lead-based paint hazards
- Property contains no more than 4 residential units
- Property is free from structural issues
Income Qualifications
*Follow the Chart below:
How to read this chart:
- Find your NJ County
- Identify the number of people in your household
- If you’re Gross Household Income is at or below the respective dollar amount (annually), you may be eligible:
| County | One | Two | Three | Four | Five | Six | Seven | Eight |
| Atlantic | $49,950 | $57,050 | $64,200 | $71,300 | $77,050 | $82,750 | $88,450 | $94,150 |
| Bergen | $66,750 | $76,250 | $85,800 | $95,300 | $102,950 | $110,550 | $118,200 | $125,800 |
| Burlington | $62,500 | $71,400 | $80,350 | $89,250 | $96,400 | $103,550 | $110,700 | $117,850 |
| Camden | $62,500 | $71,400 | $80,350 | $89,250 | $96,400 | $103,550 | $110,700 | $117,850 |
| Cape May | $56,250 | $64,300 | $72,350 | $80,350 | $86,800 | $93,250 | $99,650 | $106,100 |
| Cumberland | $47,600 | $54,400 | $61,200 | $68,000 | $73,450 | $78,900 | $84,350 | $89,800 |
| Essex | $66,300 | $75,750 | $85,200 | $94,650 | $102,250 | $109,800 | $117,400 | $124,950 |
| Gloucester | $62,500 | $71,400 | $80,350 | $89,250 | $96,400 | $103,550 | $110,700 | $117,850 |
| Hudson | $68,150 | $77,850 | $87,600 | $97,300 | $105,100 | $112,900 | $120,700 | $128,450 |
| Hunterdon | $66,750 | $76,250 | $85,800 | $95,300 | $102,950 | $110,550 | $118,200 | $125,800 |
| Mercer | $66,300 | $75,750 | $85,200 | $94,650 | $102,250 | $109,800 | $117,400 | $124,950 |
| Middlesex | $66,750 | $76,250 | $85,800 | $95,300 | $102,950 | $110,550 | $118,200 | $125,800 |
| Monmouth | $66,300 | $75,750 | $85,200 | $94,650 | $102,250 | $109,800 | $117,400 | $124,950 |
| Morris | $66,300 | $75,750 | $85,200 | $94,650 | $102,250 | $109,800 | $117,400 | $124,950 |
| Ocean | $66,300 | $75,750 | $85,200 | $94,650 | $102,250 | $109,800 | $117,400 | $124,950 |
| Passaic | $66,750 | $76,250 | $85,800 | $95,300 | $102,950 | $110,550 | $118,200 | $125,800 |
| Salem | $62,500 | $71,400 | $80,350 | $89,250 | $96,400 | $103,550 | $110,700 | $117,850 |
| Somerset | $66,750 | $76,250 | $85,800 | $95,300 | $102,950 | $110,550 | $118,200 | $125,800 |
| Sussex | $66,300 | $75,750 | $85,200 | $94,650 | $102,250 | $109,800 | $117,400 | $124,950 |
| Union | $66,300 | $75,750 | $85,200 | $94,650 | $102,250 | $109,800 | $117,400 | $124,950 |
| Warren | $65,100 | $74,400 | $83,700 | $92,950 | $100,400 | $107,850 | $115,300 | $122,700 |
- Create myNJID Account
- Property details
- Occupancy details
- Household Member details
- Income information by household member
- Proof of Residency
Apply for myNJID
Login with myNJID to Apply
LRAP Application Tutorial Video
Lead Acting Commissioner Informational Video
Prospective grantees seeking DCA grants for lead remediation and abatement include both non-profit and for-profit entities, spanning traditional 501c3 non-profits, local municipalities, building management companies, real estate associations, commercial contractors, and more. To address the growing demand for lead remediation and abatement services, training will be offered to organizations willing to and able to contribute.
Certification Requirements
- US EPA’s Renovate Repair and Painting (RRP) certification
Grantee LRAP Process
- EPA RRP Certification:
- Email LRAPTraining@dca.nj.gov to get started
- If you are NOT CERTIFIED, opportunities for training & certification may be available through the Lead Based Paint Training initiative
- Interested agencies & organizations must review the Lead Remediation and Abatement Program document and video below:
- LRAP PowerPoint
- Information session recording
- Apply through the Systems for Administering Grants Electronically (SAGE) system.
- The Office of Lead Prevention (OLP) will review the application for consideration.
Await eligibility for the Lead Remediation and Abatement Program (NJ DCA will contact eligible agencies and organizations)
Lead remediation and abatement contractors are a crucial part of the Lead Remaediation and Abatement initiative. Contractors must be U.S. EPA certified Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) firms; additionally, DCA certification is required for abatement. Non-certified firms must obtain EPA RRP certification before grant contract execution.
Certification Requirements
- US EPA’s Renovate Repair and Painting (RRP) certification
- NJDCA Lead Abatement Contractor certification (N.J.A.C 5:17 and N.J.A.C 8:51)
Contractor LRAP Process
- EPA RRP certification
- NJDCA Lead Abatement certification
- If you are NOT CERTIFIED, opportunities for training & certification may be available through the Lead Based Paint Training initiative
- Email LRAPContractors@dca.nj.gov to get started
- Once certification is obtained, email: LRAPContractors@dca.nj.gov expressing interest in program participation.
- Provide county/counties willing to provide services within email
- NJ DCA to review certified contractors
- Wait to be contacted by local grantee that will provide services in target service county/counties
