County accepts $728,600 for Lead Rental Registry, reports 1,000+ properties registered
Orange County will use $728,600 in state funds for the Lead Rental Registry (4/1/2026–3/31/2027); county staff said more than 1,000 properties (about 25% of required properties) are registered so far and municipal enforcement and notices will be used to reach remaining landlords.
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The Health & Mental Health Committee voted April 21 to accept and appropriate $728,600 in state funds for the Lead Rental Registry Program for the period April 1, 2026–March 31, 2027. Deputy Commissioner Lisa K. Lahiff told legislators the program stems from state legislation that requires landlords of properties with more than two units built before 1980 in designated communities (Newburgh, Middletown and certain ZIP codes) to register properties and submit to inspections every three years; the county will audit 20% of registered properties.
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