Las Vegas Offers Financial Help for Home Repairs

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The City of Las Vegas has launched two new homeowner assistance programs to improve residential health and safety. The first provides up to $7,500 to repair active water leaks in owner-occupied homes, while the second focuses on reducing childhood exposure to lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978.

Why it matters

These programs aim to address critical home repair needs that can impact public health and safety, especially for low-income households. Water leaks can lead to mold and structural damage, while lead paint exposure poses serious risks to young children. By offering financial assistance, the city hopes to make these essential home repairs more accessible.

The details

The Water Leaks Repair and Intervention Program is funded by a $500,000 grant from the Las Vegas Valley Water District and covers service line and other leak-related fixes. Eligible homeowners must have incomes at or below 80% of the area median income. The lead paint remediation program is supported by a federal grant and serves homes with children under 6, providing free risk assessments and lead-safe remediation measures.

• The homeowner assistance programs are now accepting applications.
• The lead paint program is funded by a 48-month federal grant.

What’s next

Homeowners can apply for the water leak repair program online or by email, while the lead paint program can be accessed by phone, email, or an online registration process.