Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal Collection and Request for Comment; Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazards Disclosure Requirements
Published Date: 11/26/2025
Notice
Summary
The EPA wants to renew its rules that require home sellers and landlords to share info about lead paint hazards before selling or renting homes. This affects anyone involved in housing built before 1978 and helps keep families safe from lead poisoning. They’re asking for public comments by January 26, 2026, to make sure the paperwork isn’t too much of a hassle and continues to protect people without extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Up to 10-Day Optional Inspection Window
The collection covers disclosure activities that include allowing up to ten days for an optional lead risk assessment or inspection before buyers or renters are obligated under a purchase or lease contract. This gives prospective occupants a formal, up-to-ten-day opportunity to obtain an inspection or risk assessment prior to finalizing a contract.
Mandatory Lead-Paint Disclosure Continues
EPA is renewing the mandatory Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazards Disclosure information collection that requires sellers, lessors, and their agents to provide disclosure and keep records under 40 CFR 475. EPA estimates about 39,979,082 potential respondents, a total annual burden of 4,456,371 hours, and total annual costs of $130,820,508; the ICR is approved through August 31, 2026.
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