Attention Owners of Properties Built Prior to 1978

Hillsborough Township is in the process of contacting all owners of properties built before 1978 to determine if their property is currently being used as a rental property and, therefore subject to P.L. 2021, c. 182 “Lead-Based Paint Inspections in Rental Dwelling Units”.

If you are the owner of a property built prior to 1978, please click the button below to complete the survey. 

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New Jersey recently passed law P.L. 2021, c. 182 “Lead-Based Paint Inspections in Rental Dwelling Units”, which requires certain single family, two family, and multiple rental dwellings that were constructed PRIOR TO 1978 to be inspected for lead based paint hazards every 3 years, or upon tenant turnover. All initial inspections must be conducted by July 22, 2024. If a lead hazard violation is found in your rental, the owner has 30 days to abate violations.

My property is NOT a rental property. Do I need to do anything?
If your property is NOT a rental property, you are not required to have it inspected, however you ARE required to respond to the Built Prior to 1978 Survey to let Township Officials know your house is owner occupied and is not subject to the rental property lead inspection program at this time.

My property IS a rental property. What do I need to do?
If your property IS a rental property, please respond to the Built Prior to 1978 Survey and indicate that it is a rental property. After submitting the form, you will be provided with information and links to ensure your property is properly registered and compliant to avoid being fined.

If you need assistance registering your rental property, contact the Township Clerk’s Office. If you would like more information about the Rental Property Lead Inspection program, please contact the Health Department.