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housing loans & grants > repair/rehab > lead safe housing and paint program
 

 

Lead Safe Housing and Paint Program
 

Purpose

 Free risk assessment for lead hazards, contracted painting services (exterior and limited interior painting) to qualified owner-occupied low and moderate income households.

 Status

Taking applications now.

Benefits

Free lead hazard risk assessment and painting services.

 REQUIREMENTS
Eligible Applicants

Oakland property owners living in the unit to be painted; must meet ONE of the following:

  • The head of household must be at least 62 years of age OR
  • The resident has a physical disability that prevents him/her from doing the painting OR
  • A child under 6 resides or visits frequently OR
  • An expectant mother resides at the property

 

Location

 The property must be located within one of the seven Community Development Districts. See the district maps in the CDBG section of this website.
Eligible Properties 1 to 4 unit residential properties.

 Income

 The household income shall not exceed 50% of the area median income.
 Families with children under age 6 may have incomes up to 80% of the area median income

 Occupancy

 Applicant must occupy the property
All owners on record must apply
Eligible Uses Grant funds can only be used for exterior and interior painting or soil lead hazard abatement.
Other Requirements  

HOW TO APPLY
Status Available Now
Deadline None
Process Complete and submit the application.
Application Call (510) 238-3909 to request an application

MORE INFORMATION
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Contact

Residential Lending and Rehabilitation Services
City of Oakland
Community and Economic Development Agency

*Area Median Income limits are revised annually.  Click here for current limits.
   
   
 
   
 
     


City of Oakland
Community and Economic Development Agency
Housing and Community Development Division
250 Frank Ogawa Plaza  Suite 5313  |   Oakland, CA 94612
Tel: 510.238.3015 | Fax: 510-238-3691 | TDD: 238-3254
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Last updated April 11, 2007
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