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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has been awarded a nearly $3 million Lead Hazard Control grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer the program Project Lead- Safe KCK in Wyandotte County. The goals of program include reducing lead hazards in homes built before 1978, identifying children who have lead poisoning, providing training for lead abatement contractors, increasing the community's capacity to address lead-based paint hazards, and increasing community education about lead. Wyandotte County residents may learn whether they are eligible to receive assistance through Project Lead-Safe KCK by calling (913) 262-0796.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my property may qualify?
Priority will be given to housing units with children who have elevated blood lead levels and low-income families. Wyandotte County residents may learn whether they are eligible to receive assistance through Project Lead-Safe KCK by calling 913-262-0796 or fill out an Application What services could this program provide for my property? The Project Lead Safe KCK program can assist you with "Free" stabilization of surfaces containing lead-based paint in order to prevent lead poisoning in young children. A state-licensed risk assessor will determine the services needed to stabilize the lead-based paint in your property. Types of work may include specialized cleaning, wet scraping and repainting, replacement, encapsulation, or enclosure. State-licensed lead abatement contractors will perform all work. For more information call Project Lead-Safe KCK at 913-262-0796 What kind of training is available for contractors? A limited number of training positions are available to learn the skills required to assess, supervise or remove lead-based paint products. The names of the trainings are Lead Abatement Worker, Lead Abatement Supervisor, and Lead Safe Work Practices. These skills trainings will qualify individuals to work or bid on lead-based paint abatement projects in the Kansas City, Kansas area. What do I do to get my child tested for lead? Call your doctor or clinic. If you do not have a doctor, call the Health Department at 913-573-6780. How do I determine when my home was built? If you need proof of when your home was built, please contact the Wyandotte County Appraiser's Office at 9400 State Avenue. The phone number is 913-287-2641 . Just ask for a printout showing the year the house was built. There is no cost to obtain this printout, which may also serve as proof of ownership. Where do I go for proof of home ownership? If you want to obtain a copy of your most recent property tax statement to submit as proof of ownership, please contact the Wyandotte County Treasurer at 913-573-2823. There is no charge to obtain this record.
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