Structure:

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• PRIP operates proactive inspections for all habitability issues, including lead paint.
• ELHAP is triggered when PRIP finds lead hazards.
• PRIP flags the unit → Refers to ELHAP Specialist → ELHAP manages lead-specific remediation and health referrals.

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Workflow:

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• PRIP inspects → finds habitability issues.
• Lead hazard → Tag in database → Notify ELHAP Specialist.
• ELHAP coordinates:
• County blood lead testing (if children are present).
• Rehabilitation resources (grants/loans).
• Relocation assistance (if necessary).
• Case closure: Only after both habitability and lead hazard remediation are complete.

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Opportunities:

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• Strengths: Easy to launch; aligns well with current org chart
• Limitations: Risk of bottlenecks from PRIP; risk of gaps or delays in hand-offs

Structure:

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• A joint inspection team is formed.
• Inspectors are cross-trained on habitability and lead issues.
• ELHAP Specialist embedded early in the inspection process.

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Workflow:

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• Joint inspection happens.
• Findings are immediately categorized:
• Habitability → standard PRIP enforcement.
• Lead hazards → automatic ELHAP case opening.
• Single inspection report triggers both enforcement tracks.
• Shared responsibilities:
• PRIP enforces repairs.
• ELHAP ensures blood testing, hazard clearance, and grants administration.

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Opportunities:

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• Strengths: Streamlined workflow, one-stop-shop
• Limitations: Requires heavy cross-training, new protocols

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Habitability

PRIP enforces habitability repairs

Findings are Categorized

Standard PRIP Enforcement

ELHAP Coordinates:

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• County Blood Lead Testing
• Rehabilitation Resources + Hazard Clearance
• Relocation Assistance

Automatic ELHAP Case Opening

Joint Inspection for PRIP + ELHAP

Alameda Healthy Homes Submits Referrals

Single Inspection Report Triggers both Enforcement Tracks

Lead Hazards

Structure:

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• PRIP is frontline inspection only.
• ELHAP is secondary intervention, activated only if serious lead risks (e.g., presence of children, deteriorated paint) are found.

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Workflow:

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• PRIP inspects:
• If minor lead issues → owner required to fix (PRIP manages).
• If major lead risk (children, deteriorating paint) → escalation.
• Escalated cases → ELHAP:
• Emergency relocation assessed.
• Full lead hazard control/remediation plan activated.
• Annual program monitoring:
• Disaggregated data collection (race/geography).
• Public reporting via ELHAP.

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Opportunities:

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• Strengths: Efficient triage; resource prioritization
• Limitations: Reactive rather than preventive for lead

Yes

No

PRIP conducts frontline inspection

Is there a severe Lead Hazard?

If minor lead issues → owner required to fix (PRIP manages).

ELHAP Coordinates:

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• County Blood Lead Testing
• Rehabilitation Resources
• Emergency Relocation Assistance

If major lead risk (children, deteriorating paint) → escalation.

Case Closure:

only after habitability and lead hazard remediation is complete

Alameda Healthy Homes Submits Escalated Referrals to ELHAP

Structure:

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• A Joint Powers Authority (JPA) is formed between the City of Oakland and Alameda County to oversee all lead-related inspections, interventions, funding, and evaluation.
• Both PRIP and ELHAP operate under this centralized governance body, ensuring policy alignment, fiscal coordination, and shared accountability.

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Key Features:

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• Shared leadership: City and County appoint members to a Lead Hazard Oversight Board.
• Settlement funds are pooled and administered jointly.
• Program design, implementation, and reporting are centralized to minimize duplication and jurisdictional conflict.
• Community representation on the Board ensures transparency and equity oversight.

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Opportunities:

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• Strengths: Clear accountability; joint decision-making
• Limitations: Takes time to form legally; requires formal agreement

PRIP Coordinates

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• Inspections for all habitability issues, including lead paint

ELHAP Coordinates:

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• Rehabilitation and Abatement Resources
• Relocation Assistance

JPA between the City of Oakland and Alameda County to oversee all lead-related inspections, interventions, funding, and evaluation.

Alameda County Coordinates:

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• County Blood Lead Testing
• Case Management

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City and County appoint members to a Hazard Oversight Board

Structure:

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• PRIP and ELHAP are nested under a broader Healthy Housing Initiative that integrates:
• Habitability enforcement (PRIP),
• Environmental hazard remediation (ELHAP),
• Health services (County),
• Climate resilience upgrades (e.g., mold, asbestos, energy efficiency),
• Tenant and landlord support services.

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Key Features:

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• PRIP inspections trigger a comprehensive housing health screening, including for lead, mold, asbestos, pests, and habitability.
• A Healthy Housing Case Manager coordinates remediation efforts, tenant protections, funding support, and public health referrals.
• Data from all inspections feed into a unified Healthy Housing Dashboard, disaggregated by race and geography for transparency.
• This model is closely aligned with workforce development, emphasizing small business engagement and local hiring for rehabilitation.

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Opportunities:

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• Strengths: Systems-level transformation; addresses root causes
• Limitations: Most complex to implement; cross-sector alignment needed