Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-4 § 7-4-080
Fees (Chicago Lead-Bearing Substances Ordinance)
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The department may establish fees according to a reasonable fee structure to cover the cost of inspections and providing a testing service for laboratory analysis of blood lead tests and any necessary follow-up. The commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations for waiving applicable fees for low-income persons. (Added Coun. J. 11-5-93, p. 40561)
Under Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-4 § 7-4-080, the city department responsible for lead-related inspections is authorized to set fees that cover the costs of those inspections and any laboratory analysis of blood lead tests, including necessary follow-up services. The provision also allows the commissioner to create rules that waive those fees for qualifying low-income individuals. This means the city has a structured, cost-recovery approach to lead inspection services rather than offering them at no charge to all residents.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to lead inspection requirements under Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-4 § 7-4-080 should be aware that the city department may charge fees for inspections and blood lead testing services. Compliant operators generally account for these potential costs when budgeting for lead-related compliance activities. Staying informed about the current fee schedule published by the department helps operators anticipate and plan for these expenses.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-4 § 7-4-080 establishes that fees may be charged for lead inspections and blood lead laboratory testing, but it also provides a pathway for low-income individuals to have those fees waived through rules set by the commissioner. Tenants who believe they qualify for a fee waiver may wish to contact the relevant city department to ask about the waiver process or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Understanding this provision can help tenants access lead-related testing services without assuming the full cost is unavoidable.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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