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ORANGE COUNTY 8 <br /> HOUSING DEPARTMENT <br /> What about Lead Based Paint? <br /> Until it was discovered to be a health hazard, lead was used for centuries to make house paints. Now <br /> we know that lead exposure is a serious problem for everyone and especially small children. Selling lead <br /> paint was outlawed in 1978, but many older buildings still contain lead paint and children are still being <br /> poisoned. <br /> Under ESFRLP, a lead hazard evaluation must be performed on every home selected for rehabilitation <br /> that was built before 1978.The specific type of evaluation and the appropriate lead hazard reduction <br /> work performed will depend on the total amount of Federal funds used to rehabilitate the home, as per <br /> 24 CFR Part 35. If required, lead-based paint hazard reduction and/or abatement will be performed by <br /> contractors who are trained and certified to perform such work. <br /> It may be necessary for the household to relocate during the construction process for protection against <br /> lead poisoning. If relocation is required, it shall be the responsibility of the homeowner to pay for the <br /> relocation. <br /> Who will do the work on the homes? <br /> Orange County is obligated under ESFRLP to ensure that quality work is done at reasonable prices and <br /> that all work is contracted through a fair, open and competitive process. <br /> To meet these requirements, Orange County will invite bids only from licensed general contractors who <br /> are part of an "Approved Contractors Registry". For additional information about procurement and <br /> disbursement procedures, please refer to the Orange County ESFRLP23 Procurement and Disbursement <br /> Policy. <br /> • All qualified members of the Contractors Registry will be invited to bid on each job, and the <br /> lowest responsive and responsible bidder will be selected for the contract. <br /> • All contractors working on pre-1978 units must be Renovate, Repair and Paint Rule (RR&P) <br /> Certified Renovators working for Certified Renovation firms. <br /> • Homeowners who know of quality rehabilitation contractors that are not on the approved <br /> contractors' registry are welcome to invite them to apply. <br /> What are the steps in the process, from application to completion? <br /> You now have information about how to apply for the Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool <br /> (ESFRLP) and what type of work can be done through the Program Let's go through the steps for getting <br /> the work done: <br /> 1. Completing a pre-application form: Homeowners who wish to apply for assistance may apply <br /> by contacting Alma Alegria at (919) 245-2655 or aalegria@orangecountync.gov. Applications <br /> will be accepted on a rolling basis beginning October 30, 2023 until all funds are committed. <br /> Proof of ownership and income will be required.Those who have applied for housing assistance <br /> from Orange County in the past will not automatically be reconsidered and must complete a <br /> new pre-application form. <br /> 2. Client referral and support services: Many homeowners seeking assistance through the <br /> Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool may also need other services. If the ESFRLP staff <br /> meets the homeowner during the application process,they will provide pamphlets and a list of <br /> the agencies with contact information for the resources and programs available in the County. <br /> For households that meet the requirements of the pre-application step and qualify to receive <br />