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ORANGECOUNTY <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 />