Cleveland Lead Safe Certificates last two years. Thousands of landlords have let theirs lapse, and the city is now ticketing. Here's when to book your renewal assessment so you never have a gap.
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Timing matters: the city won't accept a renewal too early, and a lapse can bring tickets.
Book your assessment. That leaves time for lab results and for fixing anything that's found.
Submit your new report on the city portal. The city won't take a renewal earlier than 30 days before expiration.
Your new two-year certificate starts with no gap and no ticket risk.
The rules changed in 2024. Here is what landlords renewing now need to know.
A risk assessment is required. Since October 18, 2024, Cleveland requires a lead risk assessment rather than a clearance exam. If your last certificate came from a clearance, expect a more thorough visit this time.
The report must be recent. Submit it through the Citizen Access Portal within 90 days of the inspection date.
Hazards come with a deadline. If the assessment finds problems, the city expects progress on the fixes within 90 days.
Letting it lapse is expensive. An expired certificate can bring $200 civil tickets, a $50 late fee if unpaid, and a lien on your tax bill.
Tired of renewing? A full lead inspection plus risk assessment can qualify a property for a 20-year exemption instead. Ask us whether yours is a candidate.
Not sure when yours expires? Call us with the address and we'll look it up and tell you when to book.
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We track Cleveland certificate expirations closely and schedule around your date.
Tell us your expiration date and we'll schedule around it.
On-site inspection plus dust-wipe sampling and lab analysis.
A lab-backed report, ready for the city portal.
Submit in your 30-day window and you're covered for two more years.
The same straightforward pricing for renewals as for first-time certificates.
Essential
A thorough visual lead risk assessment with dust-wipe sampling, following all local requirements.
Comprehensive
Adds XRF testing to determine whether deteriorated paint actually contains lead.
See the full pricing page for details.
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How long is a Cleveland Lead Safe Certificate good for?
Two years from the date it's issued.
How early can I renew?
The city accepts renewals no earlier than 30 days before expiration. Book the assessment a bit before that so the report is ready when your window opens.
My certificate already expired. Now what?
Book an assessment right away. Until you're recertified, the property is out of compliance and can be ticketed.
Can I use a clearance exam like last time?
Not to start a new certificate. Since October 2024, Cleveland requires a lead risk assessment.
How do I find my expiration date?
It's on your certificate, and you can check the city's Citizen Access Portal. Or call us and we'll look it up for you.
Book your renewal assessment now and stay covered for another two years.
