Residential Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Program
Section 1018 of Title X

Recognizing that families have a right to know about lead-based paint and potential lead hazards in their homes, Congress directed EPA and HUD to work together to develop disclosure requirements for sales and leases of older housing. These requirements became effective in 1996. EPA has established hazard standards for paint, dust, and soil in most pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities. These requirements became effective in 2001. For more information on these requirements, explore the documents below:

Contact the National Lead Information Center (NLIC) to speak with an information specialist.

Final Rules and Policy in Effect

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Final Rule -- Lead; Requirements for Disclosure of Information Concerning Lead-Based Paint in Housing (PDF) (26 pp, 166K) (3/6/1996)

Interpretive Guidance for the Real Estate Community on the Requirements for Disclosure of Information Concerning Lead-Based Paint in Housing, Part I (PDF) (13 pp, 32K) (August 1996)
Interpretive Guidance for the Real Estate Community on the Requirements for Disclosure of Information Concerning Lead-Based Paint in Housing, Part II (PDF) (14 pp, 32K) (December 1996)
Interpretive Guidance for the Real Estate Community on the Requirements for Disclosure of Information Concerning Lead-Based Paint in Housing, Part III (PDF) (9 pp, 24K) (August 2000)
Disclosure Rule Enforcement Response Policy (PDF) (37 pp, 272K)

Final Rule -- Lead; Identification of Dangerous Levels of Lead (PDF) (36 pp, 357K) (1/5/2001)

Proposed Rules and Other Notices

Proposed Rule -- Lead; Proposed Requirements for Disclosure of Information Concerning Lead-Based Paint in Housing

Forms and Instructions

Sample Form: Lessor's Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards (PDF) (1 pg, 163K)

Sample Form: Declaracion de Informacion por Arrendadores sobre Pintura a Base de Plomo y/o Peligros de la Pintura a Base de Plomo (PDF) (1 pg, 164K)

Sample Form: Seller's Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards (PDF) (1 pg, 164K)

Sample Form: Declaracion de Informacion por los Vendedores sobre Pintura a Base de Plomo y/o Peligros de la Pintura a Base de Plomo (PDF) (1 pg, 164K)

Information: Press Releases, Fact Sheets, Q/A's, Etc.

Fact Sheet: Disclosure of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing (PDF) (2 pp, 31K)
Questions & Answers on the EPA/HUD Disclosure Rule (PDF) (5 pp, 19K)
Lead Hazard Information Pamphlet: "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home" in multiple languages and formats.

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Residential Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Program
Section 1018 of Title X