Lead Safe Homes Program | Polk County Iowa Health Department
1907 Carpenter Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
Eligibility
Open to anyone
Required documents
None
(515) 286-3546
Fax·
Fax
(515) 286-3798
Voice·
Main Phone
Email[email protected]
Application process
Call or visit office for services
Fees
Varies, call for details
Service area
Polk County, IA
Provides assistance to reduce or eliminate lead hazards in housing. This includes paying to repair or replace windows, siding, and other painted surfaces. Home inspections and lead housing repair program for those who qualify. No cost to the home owner if the home is built before 1978, child under the age of 6 living or visiting, and they can't make more the 80% of area median income. RADON TEST KITS: available to anyone that would like to test their home for radon.
Date of Last Formal Update
12/05/2025
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
What's Here
Providing organization
Polk County Iowa Health Department
Provides public health programs and educational services.