Lead Rental Registry
As of November 3, 2025, New York State implemented the Lead Rental Registry requiring property owners (landlords) to inspect and repair lead hazards per Public Health Law Section 1377. This law applies specifically to 25 identified communities with the highest rates of childhood lead poisoning, including the City of Utica and the City of Rome.
Landlords of two-unit or more properties built before 1980 in zip codes 13501, 13502 and 13440 need to register their properties on the New York State Lead Rental Registry. Properties will then be inspected for lead. Property owners must fix and maintain their rental units free of lead hazards and recertify every three years or if ownership of the property changes.
Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA) will assist property owners in navigating this process, will conduct the property inspections, and provide certifications for the properties once they are deemed lead safe.
