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(02/26/2019) 24 | Page >100% HAMFI 50 4 Total 95 284 Source: 2011-2015 CHAS data (Table 3) Lead-Based Paint Housing units built before 1980 may have paint that contains lead, which can pose a serious health hazard, particularly to children. Lead paint controls or abatement is now required for any project that uses federal funds. Approximately half of Everett’s housing stock was built before 1980, indicating a substantial number of homes with potential lead-based paint hazards. The following chart estimates the number of households with children 6 or younger living in structures that might have lead-based paint hazards. Source: 2011-2015 CHAS data (Table 13) Housing Cost Burden Cost burden is defined as paying more than 30% of household income for housing (rent or mortgage, plus utilities). Severe cost-burden is defined as paying more than 50% of household income for housing. Approximately 41% of Everett households pay more than 30% of their income for housing; nearly 18% are severely cost-burdened, paying more than 50% of their income towards housing. The households most impacted by the cost of housing are low-income renters. Table X: Housing Cost Burden by Tenure Housing Cost Burden Owner Renter Total Cost Burden <=30% 12,660 11,755 24,415 Cost Burden >30% to <=50% 3,645 6,095 9,740 Cost Burden >50% 2,060 5,430 7,490 109 195 45 150 545 685 590 405 205 105 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 <= 30% HAMFI >30% TO <=50% HAMFI >50% TO <=80% HAMFI >80% TO <=100% HAMFI >100% HAMFI Structure built before 1980 with children 6 or younger present (by tenure and income) Owner Renter