State guide
Hawaii
Hawaii’s lead-based paint program is housed in the Department of Health’s Indoor and Radiological Health Branch. The state maintains lead abatement certification and registration systems, but EPA’s authorized-state list for RRP does not include Hawaii, so RRP remains EPA-run.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- State lead program
- Hawaii’s state lead program is run by the Department of Health’s Indoor and Radiological Health Branch and includes state systems for lead abatement certification, registration, and training oversight.
- Rental lead-safe requirements
- No statewide Hawaii lead-safe rental certificate, lead-safe registration, or lead-specific rental inspection requirement was found on the official state and city pages reviewed.
- Renovation (RRP) program
- EPA
- Disclosure
- Not published by an official source we could verify. Ask the office.
Official resources in Hawaii
Main state lead page for Hawaii’s regulatory program, branch contact information, and program objectives.
Official forms page linking to Hawaii lead statutes, rules, fee schedule, Lead Firm List, and Lead Training Provider List.
Resident-facing page with advice, child exposure help, and Hawaii-specific guidance on choosing qualified lead inspectors and risk assessors.
EPA page showing which states run their own RRP programs and which remain under EPA administration.
Key facts for Hawaii
- Hawaii DOH says its lead program implements TSCA sections 402, 403, 405, and 406 under a federal cooperative grant with EPA.
- Hawaii DOH says the program maintains state lead abatement accreditation, certification, and registration systems for entities and individuals.
- Hawaii’s forms page links to a state Lead Firm List and a Lead Training Provider List.
- Hawaii’s childhood lead page says combined inspections and risk assessments should use a State of Hawaii certified inspector and risk assessor.
- That same page says the inspector and risk assessor should have at least two years of experience with combined LBPI/LRAs using XRF.
- EPA’s authorized-state RRP list does not include Hawaii.
Local rental lead ordinances in Hawaii
| City | city | phone | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor and Radiological Health Branch, Lead-Based Paint Program Honolulu | Aiea | (808) 586-5800 | State office for lead-based paint program questions, inspections, and lead abatement certification matters. |
| Hawaii Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Honolulu | Honolulu | 808-733-9012 | Helps families with child lead exposure concerns and Hawaii-specific prevention guidance. |
| Hawaii Residential Landlord-Tenant Information Center Honolulu | Honolulu | 1-844-808-DCCA (3222) | Office of Consumer Protection service for Hawaii landlord-tenant code information. |
* Not published: the official page doesn't list it. Call the office to confirm before you rely on it.
What to do next
- For abatements or other regulated lead services, start with Hawaii DOH’s Lead Firm List and confirm the firm offers the service you need.
- For a child exposure concern, call or text the Hawaii Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program before arranging testing or cleanup.
- If renovation will disturb paint in pre-1978 housing, follow EPA RRP rules because Hawaii is not listed as an EPA-authorized RRP state.
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 Hawaii's population center, for comparison only):
- Nevada Brownfields Program, Nevada · about 2560 miles
- Oregon Health Authority Lead-Based Paint Program, Oregon · about 2579 miles
- Construction Contractors Board Main Phone, Oregon · about 2579 miles
- Call to confirm Ask the official office.Hawaii DOH Lead-Based Paint Program
Website →Phone: (808) 586-4400 (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 Hawaii page on USA.gov can point you to the right office. - Know the current info? Tell us with a link to the official page.