Read the Lead-Safe Ordinance

*On May 14, 2024, at 10am the Ohio 6th District Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments at the Van Wert County Courthouse in Van Wert, OH. City law director Dale Emch stated the Ordinance will not be enforced while there is ongoing litigation. 

This page will be updated when a new Lead-Safe Ordinance is passed by Toledo City Council

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: