Healthy Homes Asthma Program

Healthy Homes Asthma Program

Status: Applications closed as of June 23, 2025. Healthy Homes Assessments still available.

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).

Contact: Women for a Healthy Environment

Phone: (412) 404-2872

Email: info@whepa.org

Address: 7371 Thomas Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15208