Toledo, Ohio City Council Passes New Lead Safe Ordinance

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Toledo City Council repealed, replaced, and adopted a new version of Chapter 1760 of the Toledo Municipal Code: Residential Rental Properties and Lead Safety Compliance—commonly known as the Lead-Safe Ordinance. The updated ordinance is officially here!

Under the new Lead-Safe Ordinance, 1- to 4-unit rental properties and in-home daycares in the City of Toledo are required to obtain a Lead-Safe Certificate. The first compliance deadline for Phase 1 properties is December 31, 2025.

Since the Lead-Safe Ordinance just passed, it’s going to take some time to update city systems, maps, and websites. In fact, the final text of the ordinance has not yet been widely released. You can expect to see updates rolling out throughout May 2025, and I’ll keep you informed as new details become available.

If you need help understanding the Lead-Safe inspection process, contact the Lead Paint Detectives. Visit LeadPaintDetectives.com for information, videos, and resources—or reach out by phone or email today!