Philadelphia, PA lead-safe rental rules

Lead-safe/lead-free cert for new/renewed lease and rental license (Ch. 6-800)

The rule: Lead-safe/lead-free cert for new/renewed lease and rental license (Ch. 6-800)
How often: 4 years (lead-free indefinite)
Fees & fines: Rental license blocked without cert
Who can inspect: PA-certified risk assessor or EPA lead dust sampling technician
Applies at: city level
Official source: phila.gov/media/20210223163151/Landlord-Guidance_Oct_2020_2_23_21.pdf…
Last checked: 2026-10-20

What it costs in Pennsylvania?

Published government fees (sourced):

Pittsburgh: 2025: $16/unit registration, $5.50/unit permit inspection, $14 per dwelling or sleeping unit inspection source

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