Provides qualifying homeowners and renters in Allegheny County with free lead-paint testing and repairs to make homes lead-safe.



More details of the program are available on the Infomation Sheet (PDF) found here.

Provides energy conservation measures installed to houses or mobile homes in order to reduce heating/cooling and utility costs.
Measures may include attic insulation, floor insulation, furnace testing, weather stripping, door sweeps, caulking, hot water heater and pipe wrap, faucet aerators, low flow showerheads and energy education.

License and inspect:- Food establishments- Institutions schools, nursing homes- Camps/Campgrounds- Mobile home parks- Public bathing places- Certified food managers program- Perform surveillance and treatment applications for mosquito control through the West Nile Virus Program- Vector Insect and rodent control program- Childhood lead poisoning prevention program

Dedicated to helping individuals and families identify lead risks and assist them with addressing lead contamination that may be negatively impacting their health. Renters, landlords, and homeowners in Columbia Borough are eligible to receive a free home assessment from Healthy Columbia's licensed lead risk assessor. If the presence of lead is determined by the findings, families, and individuals will be connected with resources to help remediate lead hazards.

Administers major federal grant programs and supports the Department of Community Planning and Economic Development in building strong neighborhoods and elevating quality of life for residents in the City of Lancaster. Promotes equitable and sustainable community development with delivering programs that facilitate safe and affordable housing options, improve environmental conditions, create economic opportunity and stability, reduce homelessness, and increase access to services.

Assists with removing lead-based paint hazards from the homes of low-income families with children under the age of 6.

Creates lead-safe home environments for low-income families with children under age six living in the Ricktown area of the city of Reading and all Boroughs and Townships within the County of Berks

The purpose of this county wide program is to help low to moderate income home owners correct violations of the BOCA Property Maintenance Code, Local and State Codes, and the Section 8 Housing Quality Standards. Violations include, but are not limited to, structural, plumbing, heating, and electrical problems. Also addresses lead based paint reduction.

Handicap accessible modifications are also included in this program. Modifications include, but are not limited to, widened doorways, ramps, and accessible bathrooms and kitchens.

Provides financial assistance to address lead hazards found in the home through a free risk assessment and lead-based paint inspection. Lead-based work could include: window/door replacements, paint stabilization, minimal structural repair.

List of home inspectors for lead in Lancaster County

Pinnacle Health Lead Prevention Education Services
Home Inspection
2645 N 3rd St
Ste 103
Harrisburg PA 17110
717-782-6443 or 717-782-4608
Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

EHC Associates, Inc
Home Inspections/Lead Abatement Consulting
2502 Horseshoe Rd
Lancaster PA 17601
717-656-3008 or 800-338-3424

Cocciardi and Associates, Inc
Home Inspection
4 Kacey Ct
Mechanicsburg PA 17055
717-766-4500
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Leadspect, LLC L. Wayne Keene
Home Inspections/Soil Sampling
18 Strawberry Lane
Lancaster PA 17602
717-341-0894

M. Suzanne Long
Home Inspections
341 Maxson Road
Lancaster PA 17601
717-572-5811

Aimed at getting the lead out of Lancaster County through
* Lead screening
* In-home lead testing and remediation
* Healthcare and social service support
* Community education and outreach
* Public policy advocacy and education

As of February 1, 2023, PAHAF has temporilly paused accepting new application. Offers assistance to repair or replace on-lot septic system or to connect for the first time to a public sewer system. This product has a low interest and provides up to $25,000 with a 20 year term.

Provides free educational outreach presentations, one-on-one education in the home, screening, medical management, environmental investigations and hazard reduction.

Provides advocacy for tenants who are having difficulties getting the hazardous lead removed from their homes. It also educates tenants on how to get help and care for their lead poisoned children.

Provides Lead inspections

Services to help reduce the cost of energy usage around homes through the installation of energy saving tools, utilities, and appliances. Energy education to assist clients in further reducing energy costs by utilizing their energy more efficiently. Household income eligibility applies.

Provides Lead Risk Assessments and Home Environmental Lead Inspections for children up to age 7 years old with blood lead level of 5mcg/dL or greater.

Physician, SHN's and child's family/guardian will receive a copy of the Home Environmental Inspection.