Read the Lead-Safe Ordinance

On April 22, 2025, the Toledo City Council passed the Lead-Safe Ordinance.

I will update this space with the new Lead-Safe Ordinance as soon as it's posted.

The screen shots below are highlights of the Lead-Safe Ordinance:

Phase in Deadlines through 2024:

 Penalties:

Do Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) properties need certified? (Source: https://toledoleadsafe.com/faq/)

Yes. Under the current ordinance, HCV (formerly known as Section 8) rental units must also pass a Local Lead Inspection and receive a lead-safe certificate. The City of Toledo is working with Lucas Metropolitan Housing to streamline this process for HCV rental owners who need additional help getting these inspections done.

Exemptions:

Protections for Tenants:

Prohibition of Retaliatory Action:

Termination of occupancy of any such Residential Rental Property shall not constitute compliance

Previously Issued Lead-Safe Certificates

Lead-Safe Inspection Summary

The Visual Inspection

Right of Inspection and Enforcement

Adminstration and Enforcement: