What does lead-safe certification cost in Hampton Township, NJ?

$50 fee to file lead-safe/lead-free certification; $35 per lead-wipe sample analysis (if required); Township-hired inspection/reinspection fee set by Township Committee resolution (amount not published in code) - all separate from the state $20/unit DCA fee

Who inspects rental units for lead-safe certification in Hampton Township?

Either (municipality or owner-hired contractor)

Hampton Township lead-safe certification for rentals (2026)

Q: What lead-safe inspection method does Hampton Township use?

Visual assessment. Full ordinance text at Ch.67 Art.III (Lead-Based Paint Requirements). Penalty for noncompliance: up to $1,000/week after 30-day cure notice; other violations $50-$500. Fees dedicated solely to program costs (Section 67-12E).

Sussex 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: $50 fee to file lead-safe/lead-free certification; $35 per lead-wipe sample analysis (if required); Township-hired inspection/reinspection fee set by Township Committee resolution (amount not published in code) - all separate from the state $20/unit DCA fee
Registration: Yes - owners/landlords must register their unit(s) with the Township and report inspection schedules, results, and tenant turnover (Ch.67 Section 67-11)
Contact phone: Not on file — check the ordinance
Program / contact page: https://www.hamptontownshipnj.info/1221/Municipal-Clerk
Research completeness: filled
Last verified: 2026-09-23

Notes

Full ordinance text at Ch.67 Art.III (Lead-Based Paint Requirements). Penalty for noncompliance: up to $1,000/week after 30-day cure notice; other violations $50-$500. Fees dedicated solely to program costs (Section 67-12E).

Statewide 3-year certification rule applies here too

Regardless of Hampton Township'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

Hampton's rent control page →

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