Property owners or their agents must engage an independent contractor to perform a lead inspection on their property. The Lead Safe Ordinance allows for two types of inspection: either a Lead Clearance Examination or a Lead Risk Assessment Inspection. It is up to the property owner and their service provider to determine the most suitable inspection type for their property. Following inspection, the inspection report along with the Lead Safe Certificate Application form (available for download here) must be submitted to the City of Cleveland Department of Building and Housing. Application packets may be submitted via email to LeadCertCLE@Clevelandohio.gov or via postal mail to: City of Cleveland Department of Building and Housing Division of Records Administration; 601 Lakeside Avenue E., Rm517; Cleveland, Ohio 44114. Applications must be submitted (email send date or postmarked) no later than 90 days after the inspection date. There is no fee for application and certification must be renewed every two years from the date of initial certification. Please see below for a schedule of when your property is due for initial certification. There is no fee for application and certification must be renewed every two years from the date of initial certification. Please see below for a schedule of when your property is due for initial certification.