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On April 15, 2025, at 2pm Toledo City Council will have an Agenda Review Meeting about the Lead-Safe Ordinance. This will be held in Council Chambers at 1 Government Center, Downtown Toledo, Ohio.
The meeting is open to the public, and anyone interested in joining the discussion about the Lead-Safe Ordinance is encouraged to do so.
If you wish to provide testimony, contact your District Councilperson to get you on the list to speak.
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:
