LEAD SAFE CUYAHOGA/HEPA VACUUM LOAN | CUYAHOGA COUNTY DISTRICT BOARD OF HEALTH
Provides lead testing of homes. Supplies contractors who make necessary home modifications valued up to $8,000 for income-eligible homeowners or renters to provide a lead-safe environment for children. Loans out a vacuum cleaner equipped to capture lead swept up in the cleaner. Maintains a list of properties that have been abated for lead and made safe.
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211 Cleveland
Physical Address
5550 Venture Dr., Parma, OH 44130
Hours
M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm; Vacuum is available for two-week loans. Lead-safe home lists expire after three years.
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Fax
(216) 676-1311
Website
Application process
Interested persons can call for lists of lead-free housing, to apply for the program, or to request a loan of the vacuum.
Fee
Free. Out of pocket fee required for landlords.
Eligibility
Serves Bratenahl, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, Brook Park, Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga Heights, East Cleveland, Euclid, Fairview Park, Garfield Hts., Lakewood, Linndale, Maple Hts., Newburgh Hts., Parma, Rocky River, Shaker Hts., South Euclid, and Warrensville Hts. Income and geographic requirements do not apply for lead testing. For abatement program, household income must be less than 80% of the Area Median. A child under the age of 6 (through age 5) must live in the home.
Agency info
CUYAHOGA COUNTY DISTRICT BOARD OF HEALTH
Conducts a wide range of health-related education, regulation, and support services within its jurisdiction. Includes Environmental Health Division (food protection, risk assessments, septic system and well safety, solid waste disposal), Prevention and Wellness Division(nutrition services, wellness programs, dental care referrals), immunizations, lead poisoning prevention and detection, communicable disease prevention and control, child care education, school health, etc.), and Epidemiology/Surveillance Division. Acts as liaison with Early Start and Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps.