• Website: Safe Homes Lead Search

    The Massachusetts Lead Safe Homes Search Tool helps users locate properties inspected for lead hazards. It’s a historical database for checking lead-safe certifications.

  • Website: US EPA Lead

    The EPA's Lead webpage provides essential information on lead hazards, regulations, prevention, and resources for homeowners, contractors, and communities to ensure lead safety.

  • Article: The Man Who Warned the World About Lead

    Dr. Herb Needleman played a crucial but often unsung role in the quest to prove lead’s harmful effects.

  • Website: 830 CMR 62.6.3: Lead Paint Removal Credit

    The Lead Paint Removal Credit in Massachusetts offers tax credits for homeowners who remove or cover lead hazards in residential properties. Eligible owners can receive up to $3,000 for full lead paint removal and up to $1,000 for interim measures. This credit is available for properties like single-family homes and apartments, with specific requirements for qualifying work and compliance

  • Download: Schedule LP Tax Credit Form

    The Massachusetts Lead Paint Credit provides a tax credit for removing or covering lead paint in residential properties. Eligible homeowners can receive up to $3,000 for full removal and up to $1,000 for interim control measures. The credit is available for homes, apartments, and condos​

  • Website: Financial Help for Homeowners

    Massachusetts has some no or low interest loan programs that are available to help homeowners with the cost of deleading their property. This will guide you through inspection reports and financial assistance for paint deleading in Massachusetts.

  • MASS LEAD PAINT LAWS

    The full text of the lead paint laws in Massachusetts.

  • Check you water for lead

    Labs certified to test for lead in drinking water

    Many water lines in the State of MA are still lead pipes. This lead from the pipes can leach into your drinking water and potentially expose you and your family to the dangers that lead ingestion can cause. Have you water tested today to see if you’re affected.