Lead Hazard Control Program:
Section 8 Landlords

Qualified properties are eligible for a grant of up to $10,000 per unit and are available on a first come, first serve basis. This is an opportunity to:

• Reduce liability
• Prepare for the annual Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspection
• Increase property value
• Provide healthier housing

SE Portland Bungalow: Lead Hazard Clean-up

Lead Hazard Control Program

Here are the requirements for Section 8 rental properties:

• Housing was built before 1978 and is located in the cities of Gresham, Beaverton or Portland, or within the counties of Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington or Clark
• Property is currently occupied by a Section 8 tenant or if vacant, unit was rented to a qualified Section 8 tenant for the immediately preceding five years
• Property meets HUD minimum property standards or will once lead hazard reduction work is performed
• A child under age six occupies or regularly visits the home
• Owner must agree to give rental preference to Section 8 tenants with children for the succeeding three-year period after grant closing

To Apply

• Section 8 Application
• Lead Hazard Acknowledgment
• Download the EPA Pamphlet: Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools
• Landlord Questionnaire

To apply, please complete these forms and then mail or fax the completed application and all required documentation to:

Portland Development Commission
Neighborhood Housing Program
421 SW 6th, Suite 500
Portland, OR 97204
Fax 503-865-3868
Phone 503-823-3400

The Process

1. You will receive a letter letting you know that your application has been approved
2. A free risk assessment and paint inspection will be scheduled with you. The assessment will determine if there are lead hazards.
3. If lead hazards are found, grant money is used to hire a certified contractor to address the hazards. Grant awards are currently a maximum of  $10,000 per unit. If the lead reduction costs exceed the grant limit, the owner must contribute the difference between the grant amount and the total cost of lead reduction.
4. Once the work is completed, PDC will conduct a clearance test to ensure that the hazards have been addressed and pays the contractor for the work.

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