The Rockland County Office of Community Development has a Lead Remediation Program offering up to $40,000 per unit to landlords to remove or remediate dangerous lead paint hazards in rental properties.
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The Rockland County Office of Community Development has a Lead Remediation Program offering up to $40,000 per unit to landlords to remove or remediate dangerous lead paint hazards in rental properties.
It’s heartbreaking to think that as we approach 2026, families in our community are still at risk of being exposed to lead—a dangerous toxin that can harm people of all ages. What’s especially troubling is that children are the most vulnerable. Even small amounts of lead exposure can have serious and lifelong effects on their health, development, and learning abilities. No parent should ever have to worry that their home—a place meant to provide safety and comfort—could be the source of such harm.
Lead poisoning often occurs when people breathe in or accidentally swallow dust from deteriorating lead-based paint, commonly found in older homes—particularly those built before 1980. This dust can settle on floors, windowsills, and other household surfaces where children play or eat. But lead exposure isn’t limited to paint—it can also come from imported toys, spices, cosmetics, pottery, cookware, or dishes made in other countries.
The Rockland County Office of Community Development (RCOCD) has a Lead Remediation Program, being funded by New York State Homes and Community Renewal, offering up to $40,000 per unit to landlords to remove or remediate dangerous lead paint hazards in rental properties. This is an incredible opportunity to protect tenants, especially young children, while also helping property owners maintain safe and healthy homes.
To qualify for this program, properties must:
The RCOCD is working closely with the Rockland County Department of Health to identify properties that may qualify but we encourage landlords who own rental properties built before 1980 to reach out directly to learn more.
If you think your property may be eligible, contact RCOCD_Lead@co.rockland.ny.us.
The CLPPP team also offers a range of free services to help families and property owners prevent lead poisoning before it happens including home assessments, dust wipe sampling, renovation safety training, and even funding assistance for lead hazard control. Contact the CLPPP team for these resources at leadfreekids@co.rockland.ny.us.
Starting this November, the New York State Lead Rental Registry Law will take effect for properties in the 10977 Zip Code that have two or more rental units built before 1980.
Under this new law, property owners must register their property, schedule a lead hazard inspection, and certify that the property is free of lead hazards.
Protecting our residents—especially our children—from environmental hazards like lead is one of the most important responsibilities we share as a community. With strong partnerships between landlords, tenants, and our county agencies, we can make real progress toward eliminating lead exposure once and for all.
Together, let’s ensure that every child in Rockland grows up in a safe, healthy, and lead-free home.
About the author: Ed Day is the County Executive of Rockland County.
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