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Billings, MT Building Safety: Lead Paint (2026)

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Key Facts

Age trigger: Pre-1978 housing
Federal rule: EPA RRP certification
Disclosure: Lead pamphlet to tenants and buyers
Investigations: RiverStone Health childhood cases

Summary

Billings homes built before 1978 are subject to federal EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting rules and Montana DEQ oversight; contractors disturbing painted surfaces must be RRP certified and provide tenants and buyers with the federal lead pamphlet.

Full Breakdown

Pre-1978 housing in Billings, common in older neighborhoods near downtown and the South Side, may contain lead-based paint. Federal law requires sellers and landlords to disclose known lead hazards and to provide the EPA pamphlet Protect Your Family. Contractors performing renovation work on these homes must be EPA Lead RRP certified and follow lead-safe work practices, including containment and HEPA cleanup. Montana DEQ and the EPA share enforcement, and RiverStone Health may investigate childhood lead-exposure cases. Billings has not layered a separate lead-disclosure ordinance on top of federal law.

Violations & Fines

EPA can assess civil penalties exceeding 50,000 dollars per violation against uncertified renovators, and landlords face federal disclosure penalties; Montana DEQ may add state enforcement actions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I remodel a pre-1978 Billings rental myself?

Owner-occupants can do their own work, but landlords renovating pre-1978 rentals must use EPA Lead RRP certified firms and lead-safe work practices for any project disturbing painted surfaces.

Where do I get my child tested for lead?

Contact RiverStone Health, the Yellowstone County health department, for blood-lead testing and follow-up. Pediatricians also order tests as part of routine well-child visits in older neighborhoods.

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Billings, MT Building Safety: Lead Paint (2026)

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