(A) The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness is authorized to maintain a fee schedule and charge lawful fees necessary to implement and enforce this chapter. For compliance with § 167.04(C) the owner of a rental housing unit shall be required to pay an initial registration fee of $30. The owner of a multi-unit rental housing facility shall only be required to pay one such fee per facility. Renewal fees pursuant to § 167.04(D) may be adjusted annually based upon the requirements for the maintenance of this chapter, but shall not exceed $50.
(B) The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness shall create a fund and procedures for the purposes of offering relief to qualifying tenants impacted by lead and/or required lead-abatement work pursuant to this chapter. Such relief shall be used for tenant support which may include reimbursement for temporary relocation needed during completion of lead-hazard control. Any fees collected pursuant to this chapter that are beyond what is necessary for the administration of this chapter shall be utilized for the purposes of this fund.
(Lou. Metro Ord. No. 183-2022, approved 12-7-2022)