How often does it renew in Baltimore City?

every tenant change (change of occupancy); registration yearly

Home / Maryland / Baltimore City

✓ Source checked 2026-10-20

Baltimore City, MD lead-safe rental rules

Pre-1978 rentals: MDE registration renewed yearly and a passing lead risk-reduction inspection before every tenant change; city rental license also requires current lead certification

The rule: Pre-1978 rentals: MDE registration renewed yearly and a passing lead risk-reduction inspection before every tenant change; city rental license also requires current lead certification
How often: every tenant change (change of occupancy); registration yearly
Fees & fines: $30/unit/yr state registration; up to $20/day for not registering; up to $500/day for no risk-reduction certificate (statutory caps)
Who can inspect: MDE-accredited lead inspector
Applies at: city + state (MDE) level
Official source: baltimorecity.gov/dhcd/our-work/permit-inspections/property-registrati…
Last checked: 2026-10-20

What it costs in Maryland?

Published government fees (sourced):

Maryland (statewide): Up to $500/day per property (cap $100k) source
Baltimore City: $30/unit/yr state registration; up to $20/day for not registering; up to $500/day for no risk-reduction certificate (statutory caps) source
Baltimore County: $30/unit/yr state registration; up to $500/day for no risk-reduction certificate source
Prince George's County: $30/unit/yr state registration; up to $500/day for no risk-reduction certificate source

Private inspector price: not published by any government, and it varies with unit count and test type. Compare 3 quotes before you pick.

Compare 3 free quotes

When is your Baltimore City certificate due?

Track each unit's expiry date for free. We'll remind you before it lapses.

Start free tracker Free Compliance Report (PDF) Get inspector quotes

Licensed inspectors near Baltimore City

We haven't imported the Maryland registry yet. Official lookup: MDE accredited lead inspection contractors (search tool, not a downloadable list), or the EPA locator.

Download the free Maryland landlord checklist →

Not legal advice. LeadSafeRules summarizes official city and state sources for information only. Rules, fees and deadlines change, so confirm with the official source or your local housing or health department before relying on this. Every rule page links its source and shows the date we last checked it.