Lead Pipe Replacement Assistance Program

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For a residence in the District, if DC Water’s Lead Map shows that the private portion of the service pipe is lead, galvanized, or brass, and the public portion is not, the residential property owner is eligible for the Lead Pipe Replacement Assistance Program (LPRAP).

LPRAP currently covers the cost of replacment for homeowners enrolled in the program.

How do I apply?

To determine if your household is eligible for LPRAP, search your address. If your private side pipes are lead, galvanized, or brass but the public spaces pipes are not, you are eligible for this program.

You can apply online, by email, or through mail:

Online LPRAP Application
Email your application and documentation to [email protected]
Mail your LPRAP Application to DOEE, Attn: Lead Pipe Replacement Assistance Program, 1200 First Street NE, 5th Floor, Washington DC 20002.

The following documents must be submitted with the application in order to be considered:

Household’s most recent DC Water bill;
Property owner’s photo identification;
Proof of property ownership; and
Proof of income for each member of the household (LPRAP receives funding from multiple sources, and some homeowners income may inform which funds they receive. All homeowners will have the cost of their replacement covered if their application is approved).

What are the next steps in the process?

After a Homeowner submits an application with the required documentation, DOEE will process the application and assign an assistance level based on the applicant’s household size and income.
DOEE will then notify the Homeowner of the assistance level for which they have been approved and send the applicant DC Water’s Contractor List.
The Homeowner will choose a contractor from the Contractor List to perform the replacement.
The chosen contractor will then submit a Cost Proposal, with the Homeowner’s signature, to DC Water for review.
Once DC Water recommends approval for the Cost Proposal, DOEE will send the Homeowner a Benefit Confirmation Letter detailing the next steps.

NOTE: This is not a reimbursement program. DO NOT START WORK until your application has been approved and you have received a Benefit Confirmation Letter. DO NOT pay a deposit to the contractor.

Is there a contractor list?

To be eligible for LPRAP Homeowners are required to use a contractor from DC Water’s Approved Contractor List. This list is updated on an annual basis, and the most recent version can be found here: DC Water's FY24 LPRAP Approved Contractor List.

What guidelines and materials should plumbers and contractors be aware of?

- Guidance for contractors/plumbers (DC Water)

Who do I contact if I need assistance?

- Call 202.299.3316 or email [email protected]

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