OH HB118

Converts the existing nonrefundable lead abatement tax credit to a refundable credit of up to $10,000 per eligible dwelling (pre-1978 residential units) and allows pass-through entities and their investors to claim the credit

Allows property owners to assign their right to apply for the lead abatement tax credit certificate to a lead abatement specialist in exchange for a discount on services of up to $10,000

Requires local governments with lead safety certification programs for rental registration to issue or deny certifications within 30 days, with denied applicants allowed to resubmit within 180 days

Creates a new local government fund penalty reducing payments by 10% to localities that fail to meet the 30-day lead certification deadline after receiving 50 verified complaints, with an additional 10% reduction after 500 total complaints in a fiscal year

Authorizes the Director of Health to establish a certification process for software used in lead abatement and testing, and permits clearance technicians to conduct pre-cleaning at properties prior to lead testing examinations