Onondaga County

Lead Rental Registry

Peeling and chipping lead paint and dust remain the primary source of childhood lead poisoning. The New York State Lead Rental Registry Program requires property owners to address lead hazards in pre-1980 residential rental housing with two or more units.

Ready to register? You will need:
• A cell phone and email address
• Your property tax ID
• Owner and property manager contact information
• A NY.gov ID. Create one here or have your existing username and password.

Now you’re ready to register you property here!

Need help?
Call (315) 435-3271 or email LeadProtection@onondaga.gov
and see our flyer with helpful tips here!

HUD Disclosure Rule

U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) joint Lead Disclosure Rule requires owners of properties built before 1978 notify potential renters or buyers of the presence of lead paint.

• Owners of rental housing must disclose information to potential renters and must give tenants a copy of the “Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home” pamphlet before a lease is signed.
• Sellers must disclose information about any known lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards before selling a home.
• Buyers have up to 10 days to check for lead hazards.

EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP Rule)

The EPA’s RRP rule applies to contractors, property managers, and others who perform renovations in homes built before 1978. The RRP Rule requires that renovations be done by employees certified by the EPA to follow lead-safe work practices.

• Find an EPA-certified contractor.
• Use this pre-renovation form.
• Learn more about the RRP rule.

If your home/rental property was inspected by the Onondaga County Health Department and you received a letter notifying you that lead paint hazards were found on your property,

• Financial assistance for repairs to remove lead paint may be available.
• Property owners who do not qualify for free lead inspections may contact an EPA-certified contractor for assistance. A searchable list of certified contractors can be found here.

Resources:

• Landlord training from the Greater Syracuse Tenants Network
• EPA Guidance for Property Managers
• Learn more about making your home healthy!

EPA Training

Onondaga County offers free EPA training to help get more individuals certified in lead-safe work practices. Learn more or sign up here.

Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program

This program helps reduce lead paint hazards in privately owned, residential structures throughout Onondaga County. Lead hazards are often found on painted window frames, wood siding, and painted doors. Learn more here.

More information is available by calling the Onondaga County Lead Poisoning Control Program at (315) 435-3271 by visiting our resources page.