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6.3.A. - Page 78 The table indicates that owner -occupied housing tends to have fewer problems than renter -occupied housing. On May 29, 2002, the City commissioned Keyser -Marston Associates to conduct a random survey of substandard dwelling units within the city to provide a database that identifies the location of homes that are deteriorated and in need of repair, as well as older homes that are likely to have lead paint. The study also identified all historic residential units constructed prior to 1920 and, of those identified, which units were determined as deteriorated or dilapidated. Deteriorated buildings were defined as needing one or more major repair and/or extensive maintenance; repairs to damaged building components are critical to prevent further decay or structural deterioration; or rehabilitation is considered necessary for continued occupancy of building. This category includes buildings that require a new roof, exterior building repair, limited window and door repair/replacement, and minor foundation repair. Dilapidated buildings were defined as having major damage or severe deterioration; rehabilitation is likely infeasible since the total cost of repairs would exceed the value of the structure or require replacement of major building components; and occupancy is considered unsafe. This category includes buildings with roofs that have collapsed or have significant fire damage. According to the survey, approximately 204 buildings, which included 275 units, were identified as substandard and/or dilapidated and in need of rehabilitation. Nine historic buildings were also identified as deteriorated or dilapidated. Year Unit Built Year Unit Built Owner -Occupied Renter -Occupied T Number % Number % 2000 or later 365 2% 711 5% 1980-1999 3,308 22% 2,394 18% 1950-1979 7,346 49% 7,466 58% Before 1950 3,954 26% 2,390 18% Total 14,973 99% 12,961 99% Table 34 —Year Unit Built Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS Given the age of the housing stock and that maintenance can be especially difficult for elderly homeowners, the City offers an array of rehabilitation loans for lower-income households to fund rehabilitation and items essential to maintenance and grants for special needs owners who are elderly or disabled. These include the Home Improvement Loan Program (single and multi -family), the Minor Home Repair Program, the Emergency Loan Program, the National Rebuild Day Program, Energy Efficiency Program, and the Housing Accessibility Modification Program. Consolidated Plan REDWOOD CITY OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 75