LeadSafe Lookup

Lead-safe certificate rules in Hightstown Borough

Rentals in Hightstown Borough built before 1978 need a lead-safe certificate from a lead inspection, unless an exemption applies.

Hightstown Borough uses a visual assessment: the inspector checks painted surfaces for peeling, chipping or flaking paint and visible dust or debris.

Inspection method
Visual assessment
Certificate lasts
3 years
Next inspection
When it runs out
Fee
Set by Hightstown Borough, plus $20 per unit for the state

Check whether a specific property is covered or work out its next due date.

Getting the certificate in Hightstown Borough

  1. Confirm the building was built before 1978 and no exemption applies.
  2. Book the inspection, either through Hightstown Borough's own lead inspection program or with a certified lead evaluation firm you hire. If you hire a firm, it sends Hightstown Borough a copy of any certificate it issues.
  3. If the inspector finds lead hazards, have them fixed (interim controls or abatement) and re-inspected.
  4. Keep the lead-safe certificate, report each tenant turnover to Hightstown Borough, and book the next inspection before the certificate's three years run out.

We haven't reviewed Hightstown Borough's own ordinance yet, so the town fee and booking steps above are the statewide rule. Ask Hightstown Borough's code enforcement or construction office for its fee.

Certified inspectors near Hightstown Borough

From NJ DCA's list of certified lead evaluation contractors (revised October 28, 2026). Firms travel, so ask whether they cover Hightstown Borough.

Based in Mercer County

  • Advanced Lead Specialty Inspections732-371-7381Trenton, NJ (Mercer County)
  • Dynamic Inspections, LLC609-214-9586Princeton, NJ (Mercer County)
  • Environmental Connection INC.609-392-4200Trenton, NJ (Mercer County)
  • Environmental Logic, LLC609-910-0720Lawrenceville, NJ (Mercer County)
  • Montrose ENV. Solutions, INC.609-890-7277Robbinsville, NJ (Mercer County)
  • Restoration Pro 365888-362-8444Ewing, NJ (Mercer County)
  • Smart Choices Contractors, LLC609-224-4326Trenton, NJ (Mercer County)
  • USA Environmental Mngt INC.609-656-8101Trenton, NJ (Mercer County)

Based in neighbouring counties

  • Aaa Green Environmental848-702-0973Edison, NJ (Middlesex County)
  • Aaa Lead, Asbestos & Mold732-882-5741North Brunswick, NJ (Middlesex County)
  • Abc Environmental Services,LLC908-616-5016Watchung, NJ (Somerset County)
  • Absolute Inspections, LLC201-323-2632East Brunswick, NJ (Middlesex County)
  • Actlien Property Management215-939-1803Hainesport, NJ (Burlington County)
  • Ade Environmental Services,LLC908-548-7180North Plainfield, NJ (Somerset County)

See all 187 certified firms.

Questions landlords ask

Do rentals in Hightstown Borough, NJ need a lead-safe certificate?

Yes, if the rental was built before 1978 and no exemption applies. New Jersey's lead-safe law (P.L.2021, c.182) covers single-family, two-family and multi-unit rentals in every municipality, including Hightstown Borough.

What kind of lead inspection does Hightstown Borough use?

Hightstown Borough uses a visual assessment: the inspector checks painted surfaces for peeling, chipping or flaking paint and visible dust or debris.

When is the lead inspection due in Hightstown Borough?

The first inspection was due by July 22, 2024, or at an earlier tenant turnover. A lead-safe certificate is valid for three years (P.L.2024, c.74 raised it from two), and the next inspection is due when it runs out. A tenant turnover while the certificate is valid needs no new inspection.

How much does a lead-safe inspection cost in Hightstown Borough?

Hightstown Borough sets its own inspection fee, and the state adds $20 per unit. A private certified firm sets its own price.

Can I hire my own lead inspector in Hightstown Borough?

Yes. New Jersey requires every town to let owners hire a certified lead evaluation contractor directly. NJ DCA lists 187 certified firms.

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