Zarka Construction Corporation

$$$$$ TO MAKE YOUR HOME LEAD-SAFE!

You qualify for help if:

• You have a child under 6 years old living in or visiting the home on a regular basis
• You are a low-moderate income family
• You live in a home built before 1978
• You live in Berrien, Calhoun, Genesee, Ingham, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Oakland or Wayne county OR your child has an elevated blood lead level (10 or above)
• You own or rent the home

What is included?

• Free Cleaning Kit, including cleaning supplies and door mats
• Free Lead Inspection/Risk Assessment ($500 value) and report of findings
• Lead Hazard Control work which may include new windows and doors and special cleaning and painting.

What is the cost?

• Owner Occupied - Almost FREE!  We ask that homeowners give up to $300, depending on income.
• Landlords- We provide up to $4,000 per unit; Landlords must come up with the rest.  We will also provide assistance in applying for a low-interest loan for lead hazard control.
• Tenants- We need your landlord's permission before beginning work on the home.

Getting Started is Easy!

If you would like an application contact: 

Carin Speidel          Phone:  (517) 335-9833          Email:   speidelc@michigan.gov

Michigan Department of Community Health        Toll Free:  (866) 691-5323
Healthy Homes Section    
PO Box 30195                                                        Fax:  (517) 335-8800
Lansing, MI  48909