# 24 C.F.R. § 35.1125 (2026): Evaluation and hazard reduction before acquisition and development

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P35_S35_1125

## Section

- **Citation:** 24 C.F.R. § 35.1125 (2026)
- **Heading:** Evaluation and hazard reduction before acquisition and development
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 24 CFR: Housing and Urban Development / Part 35: LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES / Subpart L: Public Housing Programs / § 35.1125: § 35.1125   Evaluation and hazard reduction before acquisition and development.

## Text

(a) For each residential property constructed before 1978 and proposed to be acquired for a family project (whether or not it will need rehabilitation) a lead-based paint inspection and risk assessment for lead-based paint hazards shall be conducted in accordance with § 35.1320.
(b) If lead-based paint is found in a residential property to be acquired, the cost of evaluation and abatement shall be considered when making the cost comparison to justify new construction, as well as when meeting maximum total development cost limitations.
(c) If lead-based paint is found, compliance with this subpart is required, and abatement of lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards shall be completed in accordance with § 35.1325 before occupancy.

## Nearby sections

- [24 C.F.R. § 35.1100 (2026) § 35.1100   Purpose and applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P35_S35_1100.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 35.1105 (2026) § 35.1105   Definitions and other general requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P35_S35_1105.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 35.1110 (2026) § 35.1110   Notices and pamphlet.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P35_S35_1110.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 35.1115 (2026) § 35.1115   Evaluation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P35_S35_1115.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 35.1120 (2026) § 35.1120   Hazard reduction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P35_S35_1120.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 35.1125 (2026) § 35.1125   Evaluation and hazard reduction before acquisition and development.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P35_S35_1125.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 35.1130 (2026) § 35.1130   Child with an elevated blood lead level.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P35_S35_1130.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 35.1135 (2026) § 35.1135   Eligible costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P35_S35_1135.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 35.1140 (2026) § 35.1140   Insurance coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P35_S35_1140.md)

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