Operation Paintbrush is Rolling

Each year the City of Lakewood, Division of Community Development (DCD) hires contractors to wash, scrape and paint income-eligible homes. Eligible home owners receive free paint and labor through the Operation Paintbrush program. The program assists home owners while at the same time addresses neighborhood eyesores to help protect property values.

Above are examples of this year's program, still underway. The program has a new requirement this year: all participating properties must choose from pre-approved, historically accurate color palettes. The results are dramatic.

Some property owners who are cited for chipped paint may qualify for this program. More more details, or to participate in 2010, click here.