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<br /> -- DRAFT -- <br />2025-2029 ConPlan & FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan <br />Page 74 of 90 <br /> <br />San Leandro’s housing policies, including those targeting lead hazard reduction, rehabilitation of older <br />housing stock, and development of new affordable housing, are aligned with broader anti-poverty <br />objectives. The City’s affordable housing plan emphasizes using federal funding (e.g., HOME and CDBG) <br />to create safer, more affordable housing while also addressing lead hazards, particularly in homes built <br />before 1979. ACHHD plays a key role in reducing lead risks in affordable housing units for low-income <br />families through a HUD Lead Hazard Control grant, which aims to remediate lead hazards in qualifying <br />housing units. <br /> <br />Recent Data and Focus <br /> <br />According to data from the California Department of Public Health, Alameda County tested 14,608 <br />children under six years old for blood lead levels, with 458 children (3%) testing above 3.5 µg/dL. These <br />figures underscore the ongoing need to mitigate health risks in older, affordable housing units, making <br />hazard reduction an essential part of the City’s housing and poverty alleviation efforts. <br /> <br />By combining economic development, supportive services, and housing policy, San Leandro’s poverty <br />reduction goals are directly linked to its affordable housing strategy. This ensures that vulnerable <br />populations not only have access to safe, affordable housing but also the tools and opportunities needed <br />to achieve economic stability.