Mayor James Perkins welcomes you to the Dallas County seat in the largest contiguous historic district in the State of Alabama.
The City is best known for the 1960s Selma Voting Rights Movement and the Selma to Montgomery marches of 1965.
“Queen City of the Black Belt”
Welcome to Selma, Alabama
Opportunities for exploration abound in Selma and Dallas County, Alabama. Locals and visitors alike often find themselves basking in our rich layers of history and abundant recreational opportunities.
Whether you are looking for a journey through time or a relaxing getaway from the constant grind of big city life, Selma is the place for you. Come explore with us today.
Mayor James Perkins welcomes you to the Dallas County seat in the largest contiguous historic district in the State of Alabama.
The City is best known for the 1960s Selma Voting Rights Movement and the Selma to Montgomery marches of 1965.
“Queen City of the Black Belt”
Welcome to Selma, Alabama
Opportunities for exploration abound in Selma and Dallas County, Alabama. Locals and visitors alike often find themselves basking in our rich layers of history and abundant recreational opportunities.
Whether you are looking for a journey through time or a relaxing getaway from the constant grind of big city life, Selma is the place for you. Come explore with us today.
Homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. The older the home, the higher the likelihood of lead-based paint or elevated levels of lead dust. Lead hazards are created when paint is in poor condition—such as peeling, chipping, cracking, or chalking—or when it’s located on surfaces that experience friction or impact, like windows and doors. Lead-contaminated dust and soil are also significant lead hazards.
Lead paint isn’t always visible, but even small amounts of lead dust can pose serious health risks, especially to children under the age of 6. Lead dust is often created by the friction of moving parts, such as windows and doors, and can enter the body when inhaled.
To protect children from lead poisoning, it’s essential to identify potential lead hazards in your home and take steps to address them. Immediate actions include limiting access to areas with lead paint and using wet cleaning methods to reduce dust. For long-term solutions, options like installing new windows and doors or encapsulating lead paint should be handled by a certified lead abatement professional.
Selma’s Lead-Safe Homes grant program is available to eligible homeowners to help cover the costs of this critical work and ensure homes are lead-safe for families.
Lead exposure can harm both children and adults, often without obvious symptoms until the damage is severe.
In Adults: Lead can contribute to high blood pressure and kidney damage.
In Children: Young children face higher risks, including:
Common Symptoms of Lead Poisoning:
Children Under 6: Young children living in homes built before 1978 with peeling or chipping paint face the highest risk.
Lead in Older Homes
Lead was commonly used in paint until it was banned in 1978. The older the home, the higher the likelihood of lead-based paint. Paints containing as much as 50% lead were widely used through the 1950s.
Special Considerations for Pregnant and Nursing Women
Lead exposure during pregnancy or while nursing can harm the unborn baby or young child, leading to developmental and health issues. It’s crucial to identify and address lead hazards in homes to protect both children and adults.
Director of Planning and Development
Danyell S. Washington
Program Manager
Phone: (334) 327-1710
Email: leadprograms@selma-al.gov
Nakia Johnson
Rehabilitation Technician
Phone: (334) 327-1609
Email: leadtech@selma-al.gov
Planning and Development
Department
222 Broad Street
Selma, Alabama 36701