Lead Rental Registry

Step 1.Determine if your property is subject to the Lead Rental Registry program

Eligible properties are rental units with two or more units that were built before 1980. To check the year a property was built, you can search the Ulster County Parcel Viewer. 

Step 2.Register the property on the lead rental registry

Property owners are required to register with the New York State Rental Registry by May 31, 2026. Registration is not transferable. New owners must update the registry within 30 days of property transfer.

Register your property

Step 3.Schedule a free lead hazard inspection

Rental units must be inspected for lead hazards. Contact the Department of Health for more information. 

Step 4.Workplan approval

If hazards are identified, you will be issued a Notice and Demand letter outlining inspection finds. Workplan is expected to be completed within 45 days following receipt of Notice and Demand letter. Work with the Ulster County Department of Health to develop a workplan to remediate hazards identified. 

Step 5.Check funding eligibility

Funding is available to repair lead-based paint hazards. The cost of repairing lead hazards will vary depending on the condition of the unit(s), the number and extent of identified lead hazards, who performs the remediation work, and if enforcement actions are required. You may be eligible for funding assistance. Visit the NYS Homes and Community Renewal page and the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development's lead hazard control grants page. 

Step 6.Fix hazards following the workplan

Work must be performed by certified personnel following lead-safe or abatement methods: repair peeling/chipping paint, replace windows or window parts with fiction surfaces, fix bare soil or lead-dust hazards, fix deteriorated surfaces, etc. 

If you plan to do the work yourself, visit the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Training page for more info.

If you plan to hire a contractor, find a risk assessment, inspection, or abatement firm here. 

Step 7.Submit proof of the certification and maintain the property in compliance

Once hazard free, the property is issued a lead-safe certification. Submit the lead safe certification to the registry. Certification is valid for a three-year period and must be renewed with another inspection. 

Step 1.Ensure proper contractor/firm certification and training

If you’re a contractor or firm, ensure you have appropriate certification and training in lead-safe practices. In efforts to expand the local workforce and support the growing demand for lead-safe contracting work, Ulster County provides FREE EPA Lead-Safe certification courses. 

Register for free Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Training 

Register for free Lead Abatement Training

Step 2.Perform work as per the workplan and with proper protocols

Reference the approved work plan and perform the work following lead-safe or abatement methods: repair peeling/chipping paint, replace windows or window parts with friction surfaces, fix bare soil or lead-dust hazards, fix deteriorated surfaces, etc. 

Step 3.Clean-up

Once work is complete, follow safe clean-up practices, ensuring all the lead dust and other hazards are taken care of properly. HEPA vacuum again and place all coverings and other used material in an airtight bag. 

Step 4.Coordinate with property owner for reinspection

Inform the property owner that the work has been completed so they can make another inspection appointment. Also contact the Department of Health about the completed work. 

Step 1.Verify your home is applicable

If you believe your rental home in the 12401-zip code was built prior to 1980, contact your landlord, tell them about the program, and have them follow the steps in the homeowner/landlord's section. 

Step 2.Communicate with your landlord

Contact your landowner with questions or concerns about the registry or remediation process. You can also contact the Department of Health with questions or concerns. 

Step 3.Keep your home clean

When cleaning and prepping your home for an inspection, please practice wet cleaning methods like mopping and dusting with a wet cloth or wipe.