Upon request of the tenant, the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program conducts environmental assessments to identify possible lead paint hazards and violations where a child under the age of six resides.
Properties that are cited for lead paint violations are provided with information from the Division of Neighborhood and Housing Development regarding the Worcester Lead Abatement Program (WLAP).
The Worcester Lead Abatement Program (WLAP) is a federally funded grant program that is designed to assist property owners with the cost of lead paint abatement in eligible properties. Both owner-occupied and investor-owned properties may qualify. Income and rental restrictions may apply. Massachusetts Law requires the abatement of lead paint hazards wherever children under six-years old reside.
The City of Worcester Housing & Neighborhood Development office has compiled a large number of resources on preventing lead poisoning to aid and support deleading, healthcare providers, homeowners, parents, property landlords / property managers, real estate agents and tenants.
You may use the following applications. Include your phone number, sign, date and send along with the appropriate documents to the email address or fax number on this page.
You may also mail your application to the Housing/Health Division, however we recommend you follow up to ensure that it was received and that only copies of the original documents are mailed.
Please contact our office with any questions at 508-799-1198.
Inspectional Services
25 Meade Street
Worcester, MA 01610
Phone: 508-799-1198
Fax: 508-799-8544
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Office Hours:
Building & Zoning
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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