Healthy Homes Asthma Program

Geographic Scope: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Focus Areas:

• Reducing environmental hazards in homes that lead to poor indoor air quality
• Improving respiratory health for children and families with asthma
• Home repair and educational interventions

What the Program Includes:

• Repairing leaking roofs, windows, and downspouts
• Installing kitchen and bathroom exhausts
• Sealing water and pest infiltration points
• Repairing general safety hazards (damaged stairs, GFCI outlets, CO detectors)
• Resident education on environmental hazards and green cleaning techniques
• Community and household education
• Technical assistance and workforce development
• Healthy Home Assessments with Community Health Workers (CHWs)

Healthy Home Assessments Include:

• Home visit to discuss environmental hazards (asthma/allergy triggers, lead paint, mold, harmful chemicals)
• Personalized advice on reducing risks
• Green cleaning kits
• Water and air filters
• Educational materials
• Connection to other housing support programs
• Current wait time: 2-3 months

Eligibility Requirements:

• Renter or homeowner in Allegheny County
• Household annual income (pre-tax) within limits:
  • 1 person: $60,100
  • 2 people: $68,700
  • 3 people: $77,300
  • 4 people: $85,850
  • 5 people: $92,750
  • 6 people: $99,600
  • 7 people: $106,500
  • 8 people: $113,350
• Children under 18 living in home
• Someone with asthma or other respiratory illness in home
• Priority given to households with children who have asthma

Funding Source: HUD Healthy Homes Production Grant from Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH)

Context: Program received 2024 Governor's Environmental Excellence Award. Addresses disproportionate asthma rates in Allegheny County (higher than national average, particularly impacting children of color).

• Phone: (412) 404-2872
• Email: info@whepa.org
• Address: 7371 Thomas Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Application Process

Current Status: Applications closed as of June 23, 2025

Past Application Requirements:

1. Fill out eligibility form
2. Staff will reach out with more information
3. Complete full application (details of specific requirements not fully documented in materials)

For Healthy Home Assessments (Still Available):

1. Call WHE office at (412) 404-2872 to request assessment
2. Community Health Worker will visit home
3. Current wait time: 2-3 months

Required Materials:

• Proof of residency in Allegheny County
• Proof of household income (pre-tax)
• Evidence of children under 18 in household
• Documentation of asthma or respiratory illness
• Filled eligibility form