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Milwaukee Health Department
Here you will find information about the permitting process including who is required to get a permit and how to go about requesting one online. This information applies to any work performed within the City of Milwaukee. No person may conduct or perform work on a lead hazard reduction project without obtaining a lead hazard reduction project permit approved by the department. Permit-holders shall follow the interior and exterior lead hazard site preparation and reduction standards in the City's Toxic Subtances Ordinance 66.22 subs 5-9 and obtain the appropriate certifications under ch. DHS 163 Wis. Adm. Code.
Please visit the state of Wisconsin website for information about the permitting process outside of Milwaukee city limits.
In 1978, the federal government banned the use of lead based paint for consumers. Lead from paint, which degrades into lead contaminated dust remains one of the most common sources of lead poisoning. Containment measures should always be used while working with lead based paint. Home interiors can become contaminated with lead based paint dust as it tends to fall to areas where children are most likely to play within the home. Home exterior areas can become contaminated as lead based paint sheds from siding and other exterior components and falls to the soil below. More information is available on our website or you can visit the State of Wisconsin website.
Note- if you are a landlord and doing work on your own properties please check the State’s website to determine if you need to get a permit as you would not need one from the City of Milwaukee.
The following 3 licenses are required for all permit types
Please note that all the above licenses must be registered to the same person. If they do not belong to the same person you will need to request and complete a sign off sheet from our program before you can be issued a permit.
There are 3 basic types of permits to select from. Please request the one that is appropriate:
Permits can be requested online at the City of Milwaukee’s Online Permit center. Please note that first time users will need to register. Once registered, you can request your Lead Abatement Permits via accessing the Building Module -> Lead Abatement
Public access computers and assistance are available at 809 N Broadway, first floor permit area. Screenshots and instructions to for obtaining a permit are found at this link.
Additional Information on Lead Abatement and Lead-Safe Housing
Additional information can be found:
Zeidler Municipal Building, Room 118, Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-286-2165
414-286-0382