Deleading in Lynn, MA
After an inspection, lead hazards must be corrected by a licensed deleader. Once the work passes reinspection, the home receives a Letter of Full Compliance. We connect you with independent licensed deleaders.
deleading in Lynn
Any Lynn home built before 1978 where a child under 6 lives is covered by the Massachusetts Lead Law, whether it is rented or owner-occupied.
The median home in Lynn was built around 1946, and about 63% of homes date from before 1960.
The median home in Lynn was built around 1946; homes built before 1978 may contain lead paint.
When you need this
- You have an inspection report listing lead hazards
- You want a Letter of Full Compliance
- You are renting to a family with a child under 6
- You want to qualify for the deleading tax credit
- Interim control is ending
The steps
- Plan. The deleader reviews the inspection report and quotes the corrections.
- Deleading. Hazards are corrected with approved methods, with the work area contained.
- Reinspection. A licensed inspector reinspects the work.
- Letter of Full Compliance. When the home passes, the owner receives a Letter of Full Compliance.
Lynn housing by the numbers
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter.
Why lead paint matters
CDC says no safe blood lead level in children has been identified, and the Massachusetts Lead Law requires owners of pre-1978 homes where a child under 6 lives to correct lead hazards.
Sources: CDC: About childhood lead poisoning prevention · Mass.gov: Learn about the Massachusetts Lead Law · Mass.gov: Massachusetts residential property tax credits · Mass.gov: Increase in tax credits for deleading · EPA: Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program
Lead paint in Lynn
Any Lynn home built before 1978 where a child under 6 lives is covered by the Massachusetts Lead Law, whether it is rented or owner-occupied.
The median home in Lynn was built around 1946, and about 63% of homes date from before 1960.
Helpful resources: Mass.gov: Learn about the Massachusetts Lead Law · Mass.gov: Learn about the Massachusetts Lead Law
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Get a free quote
Tell us your town and what is going on. Requesting a quote is free, and you are never obligated to hire.
- Confirm the inspector, risk assessor or deleader holds a current Massachusetts license.
- Ask whether the quote includes reinspection.
- Ask how the work area will be contained and cleaned.
Deleading in Lynn: FAQ
Is there a tax credit?
Yes. Massachusetts offers a credit of up to $3,000 per unit for full deleading and up to $1,000 (half the cost) for interim control, claimed on Schedule LP. Unused credit can carry forward up to 7 years.
Can a landlord refuse to rent because of lead paint?
No. The Lead Law makes it illegal to refuse to rent to, or evict, a family because of lead paint.