Columbus Lead Safety

Columbus Public Health | Lead Education and Poisoning Prevention (LEAPP)
Helps Columbus residents stop exposure to lead through education and prevention services. Free home lead test kits are available to quickly test lead in painted surfaces. Visit the website and complete the form to request a kit. After you submit the form, someone will contact you to set up a time to pick up the kit at Columbus Public Health. They also loan free HEPA vacuums. The website has important information on the dangers of lead, lead-safe renovation practices, and a list of EPA lead-safe certified contractors. Anyone can call the LEAPP hotline for information about reducing lead risks, help finding places to get children tested for lead, or to request a HEPA vacuum loan.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
LEAPP Hotline: (614) 724-6000
columbus.gov/Services/Public-Health/Environmental-Health/Lead-Education-and-Poisoning-Prevention

Lead Safe Columbus
Removes lead paint hazards from homes for homeowners and landlords who meet income guidelines. Properties must be within the City of Columbus limits and built before 1978.
(614) 645-8526
columbus.gov/Services/Housing-Assistance-Programs/Housing-Programs/Lead-Safe-Columbus

Franklin County Public Health | Lead-Based Paint Inspections
Provides lead inspection services for a fee for homes built before 1978 in Franklin County.
280 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 525-3160
myfcph.org/lead

Ohio Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Addresses needs of lead-poisoned children from 0-6 years of age. Assists families, healthcare providers, and communities to reduce and prevent lead poisoning. Their office helps fund the Lead Safe Columbus Program. They help provide lead testing for children under age 6, children on Medicaid, and for homes built before 1978. Call their office for more information on testing services. The website also has helpful lead safety information for parents, pregnant women, homeowners, and healthcare providers.
246 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
1-877-532-3723
odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/childhood-lead-poisoning/welcome