What is target housing?

What is target housing?

• A. All housing built before 1978 except those built for the elderly & disability or studios.
• B. Housing built after 1978
• C. All housing regardless of age
• D. Housing built before 1978 except studios

Answer: (A)

Target housing is housing built before 1978 that may contain lead-based paint and, therefore, falls under lead disclosure and testing rules. The important nuance is the exceptions: housing built before 1978 that is intended for elderly or disabled occupants, or that consists of studio units, is not considered target housing. Those exemptions exist because these types of units are less likely to house children under six, who are most vulnerable to lead exposure. So, the correct understanding is that target housing includes most pre-1978 housing, but excludes housing for elderly/disabled occupants and studios.

Target housing is housing built before 1978 that may contain lead-based paint and, therefore, falls under lead disclosure and testing rules. The important nuance is the exceptions: housing built before 1978 that is intended for elderly or disabled occupants, or that consists of studio units, is not considered target housing. Those exemptions exist because these types of units are less likely to house children under six, who are most vulnerable to lead exposure. So, the correct understanding is that target housing includes most pre-1978 housing, but excludes housing for elderly/disabled occupants and studios.