Lead law · Jackson County, Michigan
Lead law in Jackson County
How federal EPA RRP, Michigan PA 434, and local Jackson County enforcement combine in Jackson, Vandercook Lake, and the rest of the county. Last reviewed May 8, 2026.
Pre-1978 stock
≈ 18,000
housing units across Jackson County built before lead paint was banned in residential construction.
Local enforcement
Jackson's pre-1978 housing concentrates downtown. Stonewall Historic District and the surrounding older neighborhoods drive most of the RRP activity. PA 434 liability applies fully; federal EPA RRP requirements apply on every renovation that meets the trigger thresholds regardless of local enforcement posture.
Rental-cert programs
Jackson County does not run a county-wide mandatory rental-certification program. The City of Jackson operates a rental property registration program at the municipal level. Lead-paint enforcement is referral-driven on EBLL findings and flows through the county Health Department.
Health department contact
Top pre-1978 ZIPs in Jackson
ZIP codes with the highest concentration of pre-1978 housing stock — these are the geographies where RRP triggers most frequently and where EBLL referrals tend to cluster.
The federal floor still applies
Whatever the local enforcement posture in Jackson, federal EPA RRP requirements (40 CFR Part 745 Subpart E) apply on every renovation that meets the trigger thresholds: pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facility, more than 6 sq ft interior or 20 sq ft exterior of painted surface disturbed, or window replacement / demolition. The work must be performed by an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm. Civil penalties run up to $47,357 per violation per day under TSCA § 16.
ECT covers the EPA piece in Jackson County.
EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm NAT-F334542-1 (certified for purposes of TSCA § 402). $550 flat, captured at booking, 24-hour compliance packet.
Not legal advice
Andrae Washington, JD (EPA RRP Certified Lead Renovator R-I-99273-26-01409) authored this post. Andrae Washington holds a JD, but ECT is not a law firm and does not practice law. This page is general guidance current as of May 8, 2026, not legal advice for your specific situation. For decisions that turn on the facts of your sale, lease, renovation, or rental dispute, consult a licensed Michigan attorney.
For lead-paint questions, EPA-required pamphlets, certified-firm verification, or to report a suspected violation, call EPA's National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD (5323).