Actions for Housing Quality
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- Partner with the County of San Bernardino and other regional agencies to support programs designed to rehabilitate deteriorated units through weatherization, modernization, and elimination of common home pollutants.
- In cooperation with the County of San Bernardino and other regional agencies, establish a lead-based paint and asbestos removal program for affordable housing units built before 1980.
- Provide application assistance for low-income homeowners in Priority Equity Communities who qualify for State and Federal programs that cover the cost of home improvements. Types of improvements include HVAC systems with HEPA filters, induction stovetops, double pane windows, door weather stripping, and attic and floor insulation.
- Develop a program to work with property owners of existing affordable multifamily residential buildings, especially those in Priority Equity Communities, to install HVAC systems with HEPA filters, induction stovetops, double pane windows, and door weather stripping.
- Enforce applicable provisions of the housing and building codes. Where implementation of applicable provisions may result in housing displacement, identify opportunities to ensure residents remain housed.
- Evaluate the existing residential rental housing inspection program and develop measures to improve effectiveness.
