State guide
Georgia
Georgia runs both its own lead-based paint abatement program and its own RRP program through the Environmental Protection Division. The Georgia Department of Public Health handles childhood lead poisoning prevention and says residents seeking home testing should use Georgia-certified inspectors or risk assessors.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- State lead program
- Georgia’s lead-based paint program is run by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, while the Georgia Department of Public Health handles screening and childhood lead prevention.
- Rental lead-safe requirements
- No statewide Georgia lead-safe rental certificate, lead-safe registration, or lead-specific rental inspection requirement was found on the official state and city pages reviewed.
- Certified lead inspector and risk assessor lookup
- Official page →
- Renovation (RRP) program
- state program
- Disclosure
- Not published by an official source we could verify. Ask the office.
Official resources in Georgia
Official Georgia page with links to current lists of certified lead firms, certified individuals, renovators, and training providers.
Explains Georgia certification and notification requirements for RRP and lead-based paint abatement activities.
Official state RRP page for certification requirements and technical assistance contact information.
Public-health page covering screening, investigations, and federal lead disclosure information for renters and owners.
Key facts for Georgia
- EPA lists Georgia as a state authorized to administer its own RRP program.
- Georgia EPD requires inspection, risk assessment, or abatement contractors to have both a Georgia-certified firm and a Georgia-certified individual.
- Georgia EPD says a Notice to Proceed is required for each lead-based paint abatement project.
- Georgia publishes official lists for certified lead-based paint firms and certified lead-based paint individuals.
- Georgia DPH says home investigations are done by the health department when a child has a confirmed blood lead level above 3.5 ug/dL.
- Georgia DPH says landlords renting target housing must provide known lead information, available reports, and lead disclosure language in the lease.
Local rental lead ordinances in Georgia
| City | city | phone | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia EPD Lead-Based Paint Technical Assistance Duty Officer Fulton | Atlanta | (404) 363-7026 | State contact for lead-based paint certifications, notifications, RRP, and technical guidance. |
| Georgia Department of Public Health Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Fulton | Atlanta | Not published* | State public-health program with lead screening, investigation, and prevention information. |
* Not published: the official page doesn't list it. Call the office to confirm before you rely on it.
What to do next
- Use the Georgia EPD certified-individuals list and verify the person’s current certification before hiring.
- If renovation work will disturb paint in pre-1978 housing, confirm the firm and renovator are Georgia-certified under the state RRP program.
- If a child has an elevated blood lead level, contact your health department promptly because DPH may conduct a home investigation.
Not seeing your city or county?
Not every city publishes its rules online. Try these, in order:
- General Start with the statewide information above.
- Closest verified Nearest places where we have verified local data outside this state (distance from Georgia's population center, for comparison only):
- Indoor Air Quality/Lead Branch, Alabama Department of Public Health, Alabama · about 156 miles
- Indoor Air Quality/Lead Branch, Alabama Department of Public Health, Alabama · about 156 miles
- Knoxville Lead-Safe & Healthy Homes Program, Tennessee · about 177 miles
- Call to confirm Ask the official office.Georgia EPD Lead-Based Paint Contractors and Training Providers
Website →Phone: (404) 363-7026 (as listed on that page, checked Oct 4, 2026)Your city or county office: Local governments →Not sure who handles it locally? USAGov's free help line, 1-844-872-4681, or the Georgia page on USA.gov can point you to the right office. - Know the current info? Tell us with a link to the official page.