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Annapolis, MD Building Safety: Lead Paint (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
Annapolis City Code § 17.40.630
Rule
No toxic paint reachable by children
Enforced via
Rental license inspection, § 17.44.050
Penalty
Municipal infraction fine, § 17.40.890
Related disclosure
MDE Lead Rental Registry number, § 17.44.040

Summary

Annapolis's Residential Property Maintenance Code bars toxic paint and materials anywhere a child can reach them, and every rental unit must pass this standard before the City issues or renews its rental operator's license.

Toxic paint and materials shall not be used where readily accessible to children.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 2025 Update 2).

Full Breakdown

Annapolis City Code § 17.40.630 bars toxic paint and materials anywhere a child can reach them, in any dwelling, outbuilding or accessory structure: language that reaches lead-based paint on porches, trim, sills and outbuildings, not only interior walls. The Department of Planning and Zoning folds this into rental licensing: § 17.44.050 blocks issuance or renewal of a rental operator's license unless inspection confirms the premises meets all applicable requirements of Chapter 17.40, so the toxic-paint standard is checked at every annual license inspection. Rental applications also disclose the property's Maryland Department of the Environment Lead Rental Registry tracking number under § 17.44.040(C). Noncompliance draws a municipal-infraction citation under § 17.40.890.

Violations & Fines

Letting a unit with toxic/lead paint accessible to children, or failing the Chapter 17.40 licensing inspection, draws a notice of violation and, if uncorrected, a municipal infraction fine under § 17.40.890: escalating per five-day period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Annapolis require lead paint testing before a rental license issues?
The code doesn't mandate a lead-specific test, but § 17.44.050 bars issuing or renewing a rental license until inspection confirms the unit meets Chapter 17.40, including the § 17.40.630 ban on toxic paint reachable by children.
What is the Lead Rental Registry number landlords must disclose?
Under § 17.44.040(C), a rental license application must list the applicant's tracking number with the Maryland Department of the Environment's Lead Rental Registry, if applicable to the premises.

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