Rental Registry Program

• Property must be registered in the Rental Registry.   You can register HERE
  • Lead inspection must be conducted for each rental unit.  Inspection will include:
  • Visual check for deteriorated paint and bare soil;
• Dust wipe sampling to detect invisible lead dust.
• Any lead hazards must be repaired or abated.
• Lead Safety Certificate will be issued to the property owner once all hazards have been addressed.
• Certificate must be renewed every three years for each rental unit, including inspection.

New York State Department of Health is still finalizing the regulations for the Rental Registry law, but you can start preparing now.

Register your property in the Rental Registry so an inspection can be scheduled when the regulations have been finalized.

Get EPA-certified in lead renovation, repair, and painting (RRP)

• FREE training is available through Cert Rebel (pre-registration required).

Hire certified contractors 

Major work on a home that was built before 1978, such as window replacements, must be done by certified professionals. There are two types of certified contractors:

• EPA-Certified RRP Contractors
  For renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint.
• EPA-Certified Lead Abatement Contractors
  For permanently eliminating lead hazards by removing, replacing, or enclosing components coated with lead-based paint.

Use the EPA’s Lead-Safe Certified Firm Search to find qualified contractors.

Free EPA Lead Abatement training for contractors is available. Email the department at RentalRegistry@dutchessny.gov for more information.

• NYS DOH Rental Registry Information
• EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program