Read the Lead-Safe Ordinance

*On January 28, 2025 the Ohio Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal concerning the litigation against the Lead-Safe Ordinance. The City of Toledo won the case and the litigation is OVER. The City of Toledo will vote in a new Lead-Safe Ordinance with new due dates. Enforcement could start at any time, but most likely will start with a new Lead-Safe Ordinance.

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: