1. We have made it easier to qualify, now it’s income-based only 

2. The number of documents required has been reduced

3. The income limit was increased

 

Apply today!  Visit the online portal at https://www.leadsafechicago.org/lead-service-line-replacement.  .   

 

1. Live in a home you own

2. Have a household income below 80% of the area median income ($83,350 for a family of 4).  For different family sizes, click here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/doh/provdrs/renters/svcs/ami_chart.html

 

 

You might be familiar with the City’s Roofs and Porches program or the Utility Billing Relief program.  The E-LSLR program has similar requirements. 

 

A service line is the pipe that brings water from the water main in the street to inside the home. This pipe is often made from lead for single-family homes and 2-flats built before 1986.  The E-LSLR program provides a free lead service line replacement that includes both the City-owned and homeowner-owned portions of the lead service line.  In addition, the E-LSLR program includes the installation of a free water meter which could save you money on your water bills.  The value of this free replacement is an estimated $15,000 – $30,000 investment on your property!

 

The City also offers a Homeowner-Initiated LSLR program that waives permit fees for homeowners who want to hire a contractor and remove their existing lead service line. This program waives up to $3,100 in permit fees!  More information can be found at https://www.leadsafechicago.org.

 

Thank you,

City of Chicago

Department of Water Management