Are you a state-certified lead abatement or investigation company that would like to apply for a state-funded grant to do residential lead abatement?
Or are you interested in offering lead abatement or investigation services?
Great News! The Lead-Safe Homes Program has new opportunities for lead companies that do lead risk assessment or lead abatement work.
Grantee abatement companies must:
- Be a DHS state-certified lead company in good standing.
- Hold current Dwelling Contractor Certification issued by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
- Have a crew who works in a lead-safe manner with skills appropriate for the scope of work required by the project.
- Provide one (1) year craftsmanship warranty on all work conducted for each awarded LSHP lead hazard reduction project.
Grantee abatement company perks:
- Free process for completing an application to work on a lead risk assessment or lead abatement project.
- Free business promotion: On the application process service, promote your business at no cost to you.
Grantee abatement companies can be reimbursed for:
- Training: Increase the size of your crew. Get more trained lead workers.
- Certification: Get reimbursed for your costs for certifying yourself and your workers.
- Supplies: Invoice for supplies as soon as they arrive on the jobsite.
- Work time: Bill for lead work done as part of the scope of work.
- Extra insurance: Include your costs of pollution protection insurance in the cost of the project.
- Mileage: If you travel out of your county for work, you can be reimbursed for your mileage to and from the jobsite.
Grantee environmental investigation companies can be reimbursed for:
- Work time: Get reimbursed for the cost of doing risk assessments and clearances on LSHP-enrolled properties.
- Training: Build your company/crew of trained staff with the skills to complete full risk assessments and property clearances.
- Mileage: If you travel out of your county for work, get reimbursed for your mileage to and from the jobsite.
Additional Resources:
If you're interested in becoming part of this program, please call the Winnebago County Health Department at 920-232-3000 or email health@co.winnebago.wi.us.
