Lead-safe Housing Rule Requirements

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The Lead Safe Housing Rule (LSHR) applies to all federally-assisted housing. Depending on the nature of work and the dollar amount of federal investment in the property, certain requirements must be complied with in handling lead-based paint. HUD and EPA issued a joint statement in 2001 that clarified the requirements of Title X for rehabilitation and lead abatement in federally-assisted properties.

In summary, as it relates to recipients under Subpart J, if a project exceeds $25,000 in federal rehab assistance, abatement is required (and the use of a certified abatement contractor is also required). If a project receives less than $25,000 in federal rehab assistance, activities intended to permanently eliminate lead paint hazards, as documented in regulation, project specifications, cost allocation documents, or court or agency orders, are considered abatement and require the use of certified abatement contractors. Weatherization and rehabilitation activities are not automatically considered abatement. More information on EPA's requirements under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule is available at OHHLHC's RRP Website.

Refer to the LSHR Overview document for additional information.

Note: Clearance is always required after abatement, interim controls, paint stabilization, or standard treatments unless the area is below de minimis levels.

Subpart of Rule	Type of Assistance	Construction Period	Requirements
C	Disposition by Federal Agency Other Than HUD	Pre-1960	LBP inspection and risk assessment   Abatement of LBP hazards   Notice to occupants of inspection/abatement results
		1960-1977	LBP inspection and risk assessment   Notice to occupants of results
D	Project-Based Assistance by Federal Agency Other Than HUD	Pre-1978	Provision of pamphlet   Risk assessment   Interim controls   Notice to occupants of results   Response to EBL child
F	HUD-Owned Single Family Sold With a HUD-Insured Mortgage	Pre-1978	Visual assessment   Paint stabilization   Notice to occupants of clearance
G	Multifamily Mortgage Insurance	1. For properties that are currently residential	Pre-1960	Provision of pamphlet   Risk assessment   Interim controls   Notice to occupants   Ongoing LBP maintenance
			1960-1977	Provision of pamphlet   Ongoing LBP maintenance
		2. For conversions and major renovations	Pre-1978	Provision of pamphlet   LBP inspection   Abatement of LBP   Notice to occupants
H	Project-Based Assistance (HUD Program)	1. Multifamily property receiving more than $5,000 per unit per year	Pre-1978	Provision of pamphlet   Risk assessment   Interim controls   Notice to occupants   Ongoing LBP maintenance and reevaluation   Response to EBL child
		2. Multifamily property receiving less than or equal to $5,000 per unit per year, and single family properties	Pre-1978	Provision of pamphlet   Visual assessment   Paint stabilization   Notice to occupants   Ongoing LBP maintenance   Response to EBL child
I	HUD-Owned Multifamily Property	Pre-1978	Provision of pamphlet   LBP inspection and risk assessment   Interim controls   Notice to occupants   Ongoing LBP maintenance   Response to EBL child
J	Rehabilitation Assistance	1. Unit receiving less than or equal to $5,000 per unit	Pre-1978	Provision of pamphlet   Paint testing of surfaces to be disturbed, or presume LBP   Safe work practices in rehab   Repair disturbed paint   Notice to occupants
		2. Unit receiving more than $5,000 and up to $25,000	Pre-1978	Provision of pamphlet   Paint testing of surfaces to be disturbed, or presume LBP   Risk assessment   Interim controls   Notice to occupants   Ongoing LBP maintenance if HOME or CILP
		3. Unit receiving more than $25,000 per unit	Pre-1978	Provision of pamphlet   Paint testing of surfaces to be disturbed, or presume LBP   Risk assessment   Abatement of LBP hazards   Notice to occupants   Ongoing LBP maintenance
K	Acquisition, Leasing, Support Services, or Operation	Pre-1978	Provision of pamphlet   Visual assessment   Paint stabilization   Notice to occupants   Ongoing LBP maintenance
L	Public Housing	Pre-1978	Provision of pamphlet   LBP inspection   Abatement of LBP   Risk assessment if LBP not yet abated   Interim controls if LBP not yet abated   Notice to occupants   Response to EBL child
M	Tenant-Based Rental Assistance	Pre-1978	Provision of pamphlet   Visual assessment   Paint stabilization   Notice to occupants   Ongoing LBP maintenance   Response to EBL child