Kansas City's Healthy Homes program plus EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting rules apply to pre-1978 homes, requiring certified contractors and lead-safe work practices on most renovations and rental turnovers.
Kansas City has a high share of pre-1978 housing, especially east of Troost, where childhood lead exposure remains elevated. Federal EPA RRP rules require that contractors disturbing more than six square feet of painted surface in pre-1978 homes be certified and follow lead-safe work practices. Kansas City's Healthy Homes Rental Inspection program coordinates with the Health Department on lead hazard control, and Chapter 56 (Property Maintenance) authorizes orders to abate deteriorated paint in rental units. The city participates in HUD Lead Hazard Reduction grants offering remediation funding to qualifying owners.
Performing covered renovation without RRP certification can draw EPA fines up to $40,000 per day per violation. Failure to abate deteriorated paint after city order can result in vacating orders.
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