Implementation of the Reduced Elevated Blood Lead Level Triggering Response in Certain Assisted Target Housing
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Summary
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This notice reminds owners of HUD-assisted target housing and PHAs that the elevated blood lead level (EBLL) threshold triggering required response actions for children under age 6 has been reduced from 5 µg/dL to 3.5 µg/dL. Owners were required to comply with this reduced threshold by July 16, 2025, and HUD will begin enforcing it starting June 1, 2026. PHA staff should note that Notice PIH 2017-13 remains in effect except for this threshold change, and that Designated Housing Plans do not exempt PHAs from lead-based paint testing requirements.
Key Quotes
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“That notice set a date of no later than July 16, 2025, for compliance with the reduced threshold.”
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“It further advises owners that the reduced threshold will be enforced starting on June 1, 2026.”
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“That notice remains in effect for the Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and Project-Based Voucher programs, except for the change in the threshold to 3.5 µg/dL per this notice.”
Key Dates
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Compliance deadlines
- Jul 16, 2025Compliance deadline for owners and HUD staff to meet the reduced 3.5 µg/dL EBLL response threshold
- Jun 1, 2026Date starting which HUD will begin enforcing the reduced 3.5 µg/dL threshold