State guide
Oregon
Oregon’s lead-based paint system is split between the Oregon Health Authority and the Construction Contractors Board. OHA certifies lead-based paint activities and handles some RRP enforcement, while CCB licenses lead-safe contractors and handles contractor-side licensing and complaints.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- State lead program
- The Oregon Health Authority certifies lead-based paint activities, including inspection, risk assessment, and abatement, and Oregon requires associated contractor licensing through the Construction Contractors Board.
- Rental lead-safe requirements
- Not published by an official source we could verify. Ask the office.
- 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 Oregon
Consumer page for finding Oregon-certified abatement, inspection, and risk assessment firms.
Official OHA page for lead-based paint activities certification rules, eligibility, reciprocity, and firm lists.
Official Oregon RRP page with complaint routing, applications for non-CCB firms, and pamphlet requirements.
Official landlord/manager page covering federal disclosure, pre-renovation, and lead-safe work requirements.
City of Portland rule page covering lead-based paint hazard remediation protocols and Enhanced Rental Inspection procedures.
Key facts for Oregon
- OHA certifies individuals and firms that perform lead inspections, risk assessments, and abatement in Oregon.
- Oregon lead-paint activity firms and individuals must be OHA-certified and licensed by CCB.
- OHA says no other individuals or firms are authorized to perform lead abatement, inspections, or risk assessments in Oregon.
- OHA’s RRP page says non-CCB licensed landlords and property managers can be reported directly to OHA.
- CCB says Oregon renovators need a CCB lead-based paint specialty license in addition to federal training.
- Portland’s ENB-13.28 addresses lead-based paint hazards and Enhanced Rental Inspection protocols.
Local rental lead ordinances in Oregon
| City | city | phone | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Health Authority Lead-Based Paint Program | Not published* | 971-673-0440 | Handles lead-based paint certifications and RRP complaints involving landlords, property managers, schools, and child care facilities that are not CCB-licensed. |
| Construction Contractors Board Main Phone | Not published* | 503-934-2246 | Takes complaints about active RRP violations involving contractors at job sites. |
| Construction Contractors Board | Not published* | 503-378-4621 | Handles Oregon lead-based paint contractor licensing questions for CCB-licensed businesses. |
| Portland Permitting & Development Multnomah | Portland | Not published* | Portland’s property-maintenance rule includes lead-based paint hazard remediation protocols and Enhanced Rental Inspection procedures. |
* Not published: the official page doesn't list it. Call the office to confirm before you rely on it.
What to do next
- Use OHA’s certified-firm list first, then verify the contractor’s CCB license before hiring.
- If a landlord or property manager disturbs pre-1978 paint, ask whether the work falls under Oregon’s RRP requirements.
- In Portland, review the property-maintenance and rental-inspection rule if deteriorated paint is part of a larger housing complaint.
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 Oregon's population center, for comparison only):
- Lead-Based Paint Programs, Washington · about 162 miles
- Finance Department / Tax & License Division, Washington · about 176 miles
- Provisional Rental Property License, Washington · about 176 miles
- Call to confirm Ask the official office.OHA Hire a Certified Professional
Website →Phone: (971) 673-0440 (as listed on that page, checked Oct 4, 2026)Your city or county office: Association of Oregon Counties →Not sure who handles it locally? USAGov's free help line, 1-844-872-4681, or the Oregon page on USA.gov can point you to the right office. - Know the current info? Tell us with a link to the official page.