How long does the program take?

This depends on many factors including the size of the building, the amount of lead hazards that will need to be removed, and the time it may take to secure the owner portion of the funding. On average, the program goal is to have any single rental unit take no more than 10 days to complete to minimize the relocation time of the tenants. However, from start to finish, it can take anywhere several months to receive a ‘lead-safe’ certificate. Applications where children with elevated blood-lead levels reside are prioritized over other applications. This can delay the application process for buildings that are not currently under order.