Since April of 2010, new federal laws require contractors to be EPA Lead Certified Renovators. This impacts anyone who is paid to perform work that disturbs paint in housing and child -occupied facilities built before 1978.

Lead is especially dangerous to children under six years of age. Lead can affect children’s brains and developing nervous systems, causing:

• Reduced IQ and learning disabilities.
• Behavior problems.

Even children who appear healthy can have dangerous levels of lead in their bodies.
Lead is also harmful to adults. In adults, low levels. Access the EPA Renovate Right brochure to learn how to be in compliance with federal lead regulations.

Our First Time Homebuyer Education and Counseling program will provide you with the foundation needed to enable you to attain, maintain and sustain homeownership. With more than 30 years experience, our staff takes the holistic approach when working with future homeowners. The First Time Homebuyer Workshop prepares you for homeownership. Classes are scheduled monthly. The next two night workshop will be held are on March 6th and 7th. The workshops are 4 hours each night. Email firsthome@thehousingcouncil.org for more information, and review additional information on this website.