Elizabeth, NJ lead-safe rental rules

Rental lead inspection

The rule: Rental lead inspection
How often: 3 years or tenant turnover
Fees & fines: $20 state fee + municipal fee (not checked)
Who can inspect: DCA-certified lead evaluation contractor
Applies at: municipality (state law P.L.2021 c.182 applies; local fee page not checked) level
Official source: nj.gov/dca/codes/resources/leadpaint.shtml…
Last checked: 2026-10-20

Countdown · 2027-07-22

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Estimated second-round NJ inspection wave (3-year cycle after the July 22, 2024 first deadline). Our estimate: check your own certificate.

What it costs in New Jersey?

Published government fees (sourced):

New Jersey (statewide, all municipalities): $20 state fee per unit + municipal fee source
Newark: $25/unit certificate filing fee + $20 state fee per inspection; city inspector fee set by ordinance; up to $300/unit fine for no access (§16:3-20.6, verified 2026-10-20) source
Jersey City: $200/unit city inspection (Ord. 24-066, cut from $250) + $20 state fee; or hire a DCA-certified contractor (verified 2026-10-20) source
Trenton: $350 (1 BR) to $600 (5+ BR) per unit, $300 reinspection, $50 filing + $20 state fee; up to $1,000/week late penalty (§132-135, verified 2026-10-20 via code summary) source

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Licensed inspectors near Elizabeth

184 licensed firms are on the New Jersey registry. A few of them:

1 ALL AMERICAN LEAD SERVICES
MILLVILLE, NJ · 609-319-3149

✓ License on state list

A & B LEADMASTERS, LLC
LAKEWOOD, NJ · 732-901-0222

✓ License on state list

A J ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
LAKEWOOD, NJ · 856-880-5323

✓ License on state list

A LIU COMPANY
MONTCLAIR, NJ · 732-301-4599

✓ License on state list

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