What does lead-safe certification cost in Elizabeth City, NJ?

$230/unit inspection + $25/unit city administrative fee (via city-designated vendor LEW Environmental), plus $20/unit state fee

Who inspects rental units for lead-safe certification in Elizabeth City?

Either (municipality or owner-hired contractor)

Elizabeth City lead-safe certification for rentals (2026)

Q: What lead-safe inspection method does Elizabeth City use?

Visual assessment. City directs landlords to LEW Environmental (through a GovPilot portal) to schedule inspections and submit lead-safe certifications. Governed by City Ordinance 6188 / Municipal Code Ch. 7.21.

Union County — lead-safe rental certification under P.L.2021, c.182, as amended by P.L.2024, c.74.

Summary

Inspection method: Visual assessment (state 2025-26 list: "Visual Inspection")
Who inspects: Either (municipality or owner-hired contractor)
Municipal fee: $230/unit inspection + $25/unit city administrative fee (via city-designated vendor LEW Environmental), plus $20/unit state fee
Registration: yes - separate annual Rent Control Property Registration (Ch. 5.70) for non-owner-occupied buildings with 3+ units built before 1996; distinct from lead certification
Contact phone: 908-820-4000 (main); 908-820-4124 (public info)
Program / contact page: https://www.elizabethnj.org/767/Lead-Based-Paint-Inspections-in-Rental-D
Research completeness: filled
Last verified: 2026-09-23

Notes

City directs landlords to LEW Environmental (through a GovPilot portal) to schedule inspections and submit lead-safe certifications. Governed by City Ordinance 6188 / Municipal Code Ch. 7.21.

Statewide 3-year certification rule applies here too

Regardless of Elizabeth City's specific process above, the certificate itself is valid three years statewide (P.L.2024, c.74) — not the two years some older DCA guidance still states. See the lead-safe hub for the full statewide timeline, deadlines, and landlord checklist.

Sources

Elizabeth's rent control page →

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We'll send a one-time confirmation email first (double opt-in) — no reminder is sent until you click the link in it. There's no scheduled reminder sender wired up yet on our end beyond that confirmation, so treat this as staking a place in line; see the disclaimer below.

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