Toledo Lead Safe2025-11-24T00:49:54+00:00

Know the Sources and Prevent Exposure.

Lead exposure, as small as a single grain of sugar per day, can lead to traumatic health outcomes for children and families.

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Funding Cuts Could Impact Ohio’s Lead Safety Efforts

Recent changes to Ohio’s state budget have significantly reduced funding for lead abatement programs—from $7.5 million a year to $250,000—and eliminated the $1 million Lead-Safe Home Fund Program.

These programs helped investigate lead poisoning cases, prevent future exposure, support lead abatement workers, and provide public education. Without […]

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Search the Toledo Lead-Safe Map for compliance deadlines or current rental registry and lead-safe certificate information.

Apply For Your Lead-Safe Certificate Today!

As an owner of a 1-4-unit residential rental property or family childcare home in Toledo, Ohio, you are required to have your property inspected and certified lead-safe under TMC 1760 “Residential Rental Properties and Lead Safety Compliance” also known as the Toledo Lead Ordinance. We’ve put together step-by-step instructions for you to follow on the For Owners section of this website.

Upcoming Events

Deadline: Phase 1 Properties

August 14 - December 31

Deadline: Phase 2 Properties

August 14, 2025 - June 30, 2026

Deadline: Phase 3 Properties

August 14, 2025 - December 31, 2026

Deadline: Phase 4 Properties

August 14, 2025 - June 30, 2027

Deadline: Phase 5 Properties

August 14, 2025 - December 31, 2027

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