Section 8 and HUD units still follow federal lead rules.
Louisville's 2025 changes didn't touch federal requirements. Pre-1978 housing that receives HUD assistance, including many Section 8 units, follows HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule. We help Louisville landlords and property managers figure out what their unit needs and get it done.
HUD lead rules at a glance
- Apply to pre-1978 federally assisted housing
- What's required depends on the type of assistance
- A child with an elevated blood lead level triggers extra steps
- Work must be done by certified professionals
Requirements depend on how your unit is assisted.
HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule sets different requirements for different kinds of assistance. Tenant-based vouchers, project-based assistance, and public housing each have their own rules about evaluations, paint repairs, and clearance.
Your housing authority or HUD program office has the final word on what your unit needs. We'll help you understand the request, then perform the certified lead risk assessment and give you a report you can hand over.
We can help when
- Your housing authority asks for a lead evaluation
- A tenant's child has an elevated blood lead level
- You're adding a pre-1978 unit to a voucher program
- You manage several assisted units and want one point of contact
From first call to certified in four steps.
- 1
Free estimate
Call or fill out the form and we'll give you a price right away.
- 2
Pick a date & time
Your assessor spends 60–90 minutes inspecting the grounds, exterior, and interior and collecting dust wipe samples.
- 3
Lab analysis
Samples go to an EPA-certified lab. If visual inspections flag concerns, additional samples are taken.
- 4
Your report
You receive a full written lead report from your certified assessor, with clear next steps if anything needs attention.
HUD and Section 8 questions.
For Louisville landlords with assisted units.
Talk to a certified assessor Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm.
Call 502-822-5285Did Louisville's 2025 changes affect HUD lead requirements?
No. Louisville changed its local ordinance. HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule is federal and still applies to pre-1978 assisted housing.
Does every Section 8 unit need a risk assessment?
Not always. Requirements vary by the type of assistance and whether a young child lives in the unit. Your housing authority can tell you what's required, and we can explain it with you.
Can you handle multiple units?
Yes. We batch-schedule properties, put urgent units first, and deliver every report digitally, organized by property.
Tell us about your units.
Tell us about your property and we'll reach out within 24 hours (M–F) with your price and available times.
- Call or text502-822-5285
- Email[email protected]
- HoursMon–Fri, 8am–4pm
Request your free estimate
Takes less than a minute.