Lead Resource Guide For Homeowners

Regulations

Real Estate Transactions - Effective July 1, 2008, the Vermont Lead Law requires sellers of pre-1978 residential properties to provide buyers with lead disclosure information and educational materials.

Lead Disclosure Rule - Home sellers must disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before selling a house. Sales contracts must include a disclosure form about lead-based paint. Buyers have up to 10 days to check for lead hazards.

Disclosure of Information form (pdf)

Facts and Resources

Sources of Lead - Facts about lead exposure from paint, soil, air, water, food and food containers, and from work activities.

Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guide to locating and ridding your home of lead hazards.

"Healthy Yard: Is your yard lead proof?" (EPA)

Lead Paint and Renovation Safety - Advice on renovating old houses and removing lead paint.

Selecting a Contractor - What to consider when hiring a contractor and a list of licensed contractors.

Financial Assistance Programs - Financial assistance resources to help with fixing lead problems.
- Statewide: Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
- Burlington: Burlington Lead Program

Lead Information