Healthy Homes

Protecting children and families from the dangers of lead-based paints is our priority.  The Waterbury Lead and Healthy Homes Program offers funding assistance to abate lead-based paint hazards and eliminate other housing-related hazards.

Applicants who qualify may receive the following:

• Financial assistance (UP to $15,300 per housing unit).
• A comprehensive Lead risk assessment.
• Relocation assistance if necessary.
• Lead hazard educational materials for owners and renters.

To be eligible homes must be:

• Located in Waterbury
• Built before 1978 and current on property tax, mortgage and insurance
• Occupied by or suitable for a child under age 6
• Within HUD regional income requirements for tenants and owner-occupants
• For more detail, please see the Healthy Homes brochure and the Pre-Application kit listed below.

Renovations by the Waterbury Lead and Healthy Homes Program

Program Materials