The Baltimore City Health Department seeks to reduce lead poisoning in the City of Baltimore through primary prevention and aggressive enforcement of the city's lead laws. Lead poisoning has decreased significantly since 2000. Read more: [Data snapshot]

Health Department Proposes Tighter Regulations to Eliminate Lead Poisoning By 2010

April 2, 2009. As the 2010 Childhood Lead Poisoning Elimination goal draws near, the Baltimore City Health Department is proposing four modifications to current City lead regulations to make Baltimore properties and children safer. [Press Release] [Proposed Amendment to Lead Hazard Abatement Regulations]

Find out if an apartment or house has a recent lead hazard violation that was not fixed as of October 1, 2007. CLICK HERE.

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention program provides:
- Free Blood Lead Testing
- Legal Enforcement
- Outreach & Education

- Case management for children with lead poisoning.
Contact us: Call 443-984-2460

Lead Abatement Action Project
Provides grants and loans for lead abatement to qualified property owners in Baltimore City. Contact us to apply or for more information read this guide to applicants.