EPA Certification Program: Fees for Renovation Firms and Abatement Firms
| If your firm is submitting: | Then your firm must pay: |
|---|---|
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An application for RRP Lead-Safe Certification to conduct renovation, repair or painting activities |
$300 (this includes all EPA administered jurisdictions) |
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A combined application for RRP Lead-Safe Certification to conduct renovation, repair or painting AND Lead-based Paint (LBP) Activity Certification for lead abatement, inspection or risk assessments |
$550 (this includes all EPA administered jurisdictions) |
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Submitting an application for LBP Activity Certification for lead abatement, inspection or risk assessments |
$550 (this includes all EPA administered jurisdictions) |
For additional details, review the fee table below:
| Description | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement Certificate | $15 | |
| Renovation Firm Certification | Certification | Recertification |
| Firm | $300 | $300 |
| Tribal Firm | $20 | $20 |
| Combined Renovation and Lead-based Paint Activities Firm Application | $550 | $550 |
| Combined Renovation and Lead-based Paint Activities Tribal Firm Application | $20 | $20 |
| Lead-based Paint Activities Certification (abatement, Inspection, Risk Assessment) | Certification | Recertification |
| Firm | $550 | $550 |
| Tribal Firm | $20 | $20 |
| Combined Renovation and Lead-based Paint Activities Firm Application | $550 | $550 |
| Combined Renovation and Lead-based Paint Activities Tribal Firm Application | $20 | $20 |
What is EPA's Fee Refund Policy?
Firms having submitted an application and associated fees for certification or re-certification who wish to withdraw their application prior to Agency approval will receive a fee refund based upon the schedule listed below. Firms who request a refund more than 10 days after the Agency receives the application will receive only a partial refund.
| Number of Days Following Agency Receipt of Application | Percent Reimbursable (based upon total fees submitted) |
|---|---|
| up to 10 days | 100% |
| 11 to 60 days | 75% |
| 61 to 120 days | 50% |
| 121 or more days | 25% |
Note: Refunds will only be made after EPA verifies fee receipt and deposit by the U.S. Treasury.
Firms must notify the Agency in order to qualify for a refund. The date of withdrawal is the date the Agency receives the withdrawal notification.
EPA will not refund fees after granting a firm certification or re-certification. If your application is disapproved, EPA will not refund fees.
Refunds are not available for replacing a certificate.
To request a withdrawal or refund contact the CDX Help Desk at 1-888-890-1995 or [email protected] for assistance.