Maryland’s Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing law requires owners of rental properties built before 1978 to register their units with Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), distribute specific educational materials, and meet specific lead paint risk reduction standards at certain triggering events. 

Important Notices

• Lead Rental Property Registration and Renewal Online System - Click Here - New !!
• Application for Compliance Plan: Acquisition of Noncompliant Affected Properties 
  
• Effective July 1, 2020-Changes to Meeting the Modified Risk Reduction Standard​ 
• Regulations Effective July 1, 2020 for Dust Standards and Environmental Regulations ​​
• FAQ for Rental Property Owners​ ​

Compliance Process

• Standard of Care: What Owners Need to do to Comply with Maryland's "Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing" Law 
• Required Educational Materials to be distributed to tenants every 2 years:
• EPA's pamphlet, Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home​​, Proteja a Su Familia Contra el Plomo en el Hogar  (if built before 1978)  
• MDE's pamphlet, Notice of Tenants' Rights  , Prevencion del envenenamiento  (if built before 1978)
• Lead Paint Certificates for Rental Housing 
• Property Owner Compliance Form

Related Information

• Maryland Accredited Lead Paint Service Providers:
  • Contractors
  • Inspectors 
• Exterior Waiver Guidance  also known as a "Winter Waiver"
  • Exterior Waiver Contacts on MD Building Officials Association website 
  • Attention: Baltimore City does not issue winter waivers for use in complying with Maryland's Lead Risk Reduction regulations. All exterior work must be completed prior to performing a lead paint inspection. 
• Green and Healthy Homes Initiative
• Maryland DHCD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant and Loan Program
• Maryland DHCD Housing Rehabilitation Program (Single Family)
• Maryland DHCD Housing Rehabilitation Program (Multi-Family)
• Baltimore City Light Program​
• Baltimore City Rental Properties Registration and Licensing Requirements

Contact Information

MDE Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
(410) 537-3825 or 1-800-633-6101, Ext. 3825