Toledo Rental Property Registration Guide

All residential rental property owners in Toledo must register their properties with the Lucas County Auditor. Owners of residential properties with 1-4 units built before 1978 must also obtain a Lead-Safe Certificate.

Key facts

• Agency: Lucas County Auditor
• Estimated lead inspection cost: $400
• Property scope: 1-4 units built before 1978

How do I register rental properties in Toledo?

To register your rental property, you must submit either a Rental Registration application or an Exception to the Rental Registration to the Lucas County Auditor. You can contact the Auditor at 419-213-4406, by email at RentalRegistration@co.lucas.oh.us, or by visiting their office at 1 Government Center Suite 600, Toledo, OH 43604. For non-rental properties, you can use the Exception to the Rental Registration form, which is found on page 2 of the Auditor's document.

What is the Toledo Lead-Safe Certificate requirement?

If you own residential rental property with 1-4 units built before 1978, you must comply with the city's lead-safe ordinance. To receive a certificate, you need a clearance examination report signed and dated by a Local Lead Inspector. This inspector must be a State of Ohio licensed Lead Inspector, Risk Assessor, or Clearance Technician who is registered with the City of Toledo and the State of Ohio. You must submit a complete clearance packet for each rental unit. The estimated cost for this inspection is $400.

What documents are needed for a lead-safe packet?

Your lead-safe clearance packet must include a clearance examination report, exterior photographs of all sides of the structure, and a floor plan that labels all rooms and dust wipe sampling locations. You must also provide dust wipe results from an EPA-recognized lab and a chain of custody that matches those lab results. Sampling must be conducted on the required sampling dates.