The goals of this lead hazard control program are to address lead hazards in owner and renter occupied single family residential facilities, educate the public about lead issues, and encourage economic development. The role of the Public Health and Environmental Services Department is to coordinate and manage the overall activities associated with the lead-safe work to be performed. In brief, the services provided by this program include:
- Educating the public and doing outreach about the hazards of lead based paint;
- Assessing and identifying housing units with lead based paint hazards;
- Implementing lead abatement and relocation (when necessary) for families in housing units where lead hazards are found.
To qualify for help from the Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services, all housing units must be located within the Harris County service area, which includes unincorporated Harris County and the following cities that have signed a cooperative agreement with the County: Bellaire, Deer Park, Galena Park , Humble, Jacinto City , Katy, La Porte, Morgan’s Point, Seabrook , Shoreacres, South Houston, Tomball, Waller, Webster , and West University Place. This includes all of Harris County, except the City of Houston , Pasadena, and Baytown.
Hazard control will be provided through contracting with local firms who are certified with the Texas Department of Health and who have had experience in performing lead abatement work.
In order to qualify, the following information must be provided:
Income and employment information:
- Two (2) months check stubs from your place of employment (most recent)
- If self-employed, a copy of your most recent income tax return
- An award letter or proof of Social Security Income and Social Security benefits.
- Utility statements (water, light, or gas).
- Your Social Security Number.
- Your Drivers License or Identification Number.
- Property taxes must be current.
- Two (2) months of bank statements from all financial institutions.
For more information and/or program application, please click through to the Harris County Public Health Department.
Or contact us at: (713) 274-6374
Lead Hazard Control Program
101 South Richey, Suite G,
Pasadena, TX 77506