Property Owner Services

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The following free services are available to owners of pre-1978 residential property in the cities of Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, and Oakland:

In-Home Consultation
Lead Safe Home Renovation Classes
Financial Assistance
Property Owner Awareness Events
"Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home" Pamphlets

In-Home Consultation

Most homes built before 1978 have old layers of lead-based paint. It can become a hazard when it peels or is disturbed during renovations. Learn how to look for lead hazards in your home. Schedule a home visit with our skilled staff who will conduct a visual survey of your home and provide an individualized consultation. Call the information line at 510-567-8280 or complete the on-line application below.

Lead Consultation Service Application

Online Application
Complete and submit your application online.
Printable Application (PDF - 126kB) *
Download, complete, and submit your application by mail

Lead Safe Home Renovation Classes

Free classes are offered to property owners who are planning home renovations or are concerned about lead hazards in the home. Knowledgeable program staff provide the basics on how to identify lead hazards and how to safely conduct home repair and painting projects.. Participants learn how to control lead dust through containment and safe work practices. Information about personal protective equipment is also included. Classes typically last for 2 hours and include time for questions and answers. Learn more...

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance for lead hazard repair work
The Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program periodically offers financial assistance as funds become available for lead hazard repair work for rental properties with low-income tenants, and on an emergency basis for homes with lead poisoned children in the cities of Oakland, Berkeley and Emeryville. Funds are currently not available but we are accepting pre-applications for placement on an interest list. Applicants will be notified when funds become available. For more information, go to Lead Hazard Repair Funds or call 510-567-8280.

For others looking for financial assistance, your city housing department may be able to help.

City of Oakland, Lead Hazard Control and Paint Program - 510-238-3909
www.oaklandnet.com/government/ceda
City of Alameda, Development Services Department - 510-747-4341
http://www.alamedahsg.org/hd_housing_assistance_subpage.html
City of Berkeley Housing Department - 510-981-5400
www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/housing
City of Emeryville Economic Development and Housing Department - 510-596-4350
www.ci.emeryville.ca.us/
For other areas of Alameda County, Community Development Agency, Neighborhood Preservation and Sustainability Department - 510-670-5399
www.acgov.org/cda

Property Owner Awareness Events

ACLPPP Staff attend various community events to make information available about program services and lead hazards. If you would like a presentation for your group please call or E-mail us. For more information call (510) 567-8280

"Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home" Pamphlets

Federal law requires that owners of residential properties built before 1978 disclose all known lead hazards to their tenants and to all potential buyers, and to provide tenants and potential buyers with the EPA/HUD pamphlet titled "Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home". Copies of the forms and pamphlet are available from the Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. A reproducible copy of the pamphlet can also be downloaded from www.epa.gov/lead or www.hud.gov/offices/lead

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