Lead-safe certificate rules in Washington Township
Rentals in Washington Township built before 1978 need a lead-safe certificate from a lead inspection, unless an exemption applies.
Washington Township 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 Washington Township, 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 Washington Township
- Confirm the building was built before 1978 and no exemption applies.
- Book the inspection, either through Washington Township's own lead inspection program or with a certified lead evaluation firm you hire. If you hire a firm, it sends Washington Township a copy of any certificate it issues.
- If the inspector finds lead hazards, have them fixed (interim controls or abatement) and re-inspected.
- Keep the lead-safe certificate, report each tenant turnover to Washington Township, and book the next inspection before the certificate's three years run out.
We haven't reviewed Washington Township's own ordinance yet, so the town fee and booking steps above are the statewide rule. Ask Washington Township's code enforcement or construction office for its fee.
Certified inspectors near Washington Township
From NJ DCA's list of certified lead evaluation contractors (revised October 28, 2026). Firms travel, so ask whether they cover Washington Township.
Based in Burlington County
- Actlien Property Management215-939-1803Hainesport, NJ (Burlington County)
- Atlas Technical Consultants609-386-8800Burlington, NJ (Burlington County)
- Envirosure INC.732-741-1110Marlton, NJ (Burlington County)
- Good Bones Evaluation, LLC609-416-1345Medford Lakes, NJ (Burlington County)
- Ota, LLC856-993-3498Mount Laurel, NJ (Burlington County)
- River Bank Properties, LLC856-313-1194Hainesport, NJ (Burlington County)
- Rrp Lead Solutions, LLC856-840-3029Marlton, NJ (Burlington County)
- Tess Environmental Services856-595-0888Marlton, NJ (Burlington County)
- Tti Environmental, INC.856-840-8800Moorestown, NJ (Burlington County)
- Umoren INC.732-713-3142Mount Holly, NJ (Burlington County)
Based in neighbouring counties
- A & B Leadmasters, LLC732-901-0222Lakewood, NJ (Ocean County)
- A J Environmental Services856-880-5323Lakewood, NJ (Ocean County)
- A Matts Environmental, LLC848-373-8338Jackson, NJ (Ocean County)
- Aaa Lead Professionals732-719-5649Lakewood, NJ (Ocean County)
- Acer Associates, LLC856-809-1202West Berlin, NJ (Camden County)
- Advanced Lead Specialty Inspections732-371-7381Trenton, NJ (Mercer County)
Questions landlords ask
Do rentals in Washington Township, 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 Washington Township.
What kind of lead inspection does Washington Township use?
Washington Township 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 Washington Township?
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 Washington Township?
Washington Township 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 Washington Township?
Yes. New Jersey requires every town to let owners hire a certified lead evaluation contractor directly. NJ DCA lists 187 certified firms.
Sources
- NJ DCA: 2025-26 Lead-Based Paint Inspection Methodology (municipal listing). Washington Township: visual. Checked November 13, 2026
- P.L.2024, c.74 (approved September 12, 2024): certificates valid three years
- NJ DCA: Lead-Based Paint in Rental Dwellings Guidelines. Written before the 2024 amendment; its two-year certificate rule is out of date
- NJ DCA: Lead-Based Paint Inspections in Rental Dwelling Units
- NJ DCA: List of Certified Lead Evaluation Contractors
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