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Grant Money Assist for Landlords in Cleveland, OH
The City of Cleveland has millions of dollars earmarked to help your rental become lead safe. All you have to do is complete the paperwork. The property owner is responsible for 1/3 of the cost and the city grant will pay the balance.
The city grant program is administered by Cleveland Housing Network. Click here for more information.
Lead is a heavy metal found in the environment, and it can be very dangerous if ingested. It has been linked to health effects such as reduced IQ, learning disabilities, memory loss, hearing loss, kidney damage, and reproductive problems.
In recent years, lead exposure has become an increasingly serious problem among children due to its presence in paint chips, dust, and soil. Lead can also be found in old plumbing fixtures and waterways contaminated with industrial waste.
Since one can find lead in a variety of residential and commercial spaces, testing for lead is a crucial step in protecting the health of anyone who may come in contact with these spaces. PbFreeOhio is passionate about helping those in need with lead education and testing, but we understand that lead testing is another cost for many. Landlord Lead Paint Safety Certificate Cleveland OH.
With incentive payments for landlords, you can ensure that your property in Cleveland, OH, is lead-free. Continue to explore this page for more or review the video below that explains the process.
Grant Money Assist for Landlords
The Ohio Department of Health is committed to providing grants for landlords who wish to have their property tested for lead. The grant money can help offset the cost of testing and encourage more landlords to make sure that their tenants are safe from potential lead exposure. Landlords in Cleveland, OH, are eligible for grants ranging from $750-1000 per rental unit tested.
To apply, a landlord must submit an application detailing their building and contact information as well as provide proof of ownership or occupancy. Additionally, applicants must agree to have their buildings inspected by PbFreeOhio if they receive grant money.
This grant program provides a great opportunity for landlords to ensure that their properties are free of lead contamination at an affordable rate. Don’t wait—contact us today for more information about the grant program and receive peace of mind today. Lead Safe Property Listings Cleveland OH.
2 or 20 year tests
About the Lead Safe Certificate
The City of Cleveland in 2019 enacted legislation that requires all rental property build prior to 1978 to be certified Lead Safe. There are two types of tests authorized by the City and they are very different in their results. Lead Paint Safety Certification cleveland oh
The City started enforcement of this ordinance in March of 2021 rolling this out over multiple ZIP codes. Full implementation will occur by December 31, 2022. In order to register your rental property, or obtain relief (eviction) in Cleveland Municipal Court Landlords must show proof of Lead Safe Certification. The court retains the right under the law to prohibit your re-rental until such time as you come into compliance
2 Year Certificate
The Two Year Certificate is done via a Clearance Exam and Dust Wipe Test. Each Rental unit is subject to an exterior inspection and a 13 swab interior inspection. The primary interior areas of focus are the window well, window sill, and floor adjacent to the window. Lead-Based Paint Safety Incentive Program cleveland, oh.
20 Year XRF test
Best suited for remodeled properties and those built after 1960. Full Paint testing and Risk Assessment via XRF is the gold standard in lead-based paint detection. If a property passes this exam with its tighter tolerances, the certificate is good for twenty years. While the certificate costs more upfront, in almost all cases it is much less on a cost/unit/year basis. Landlord Lead Safety Certificate Cleveland OH.
Important Update on EPA Lead Dust Standards
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