Asthma-Safe Homes Program: Overview for Property Owners

Learn more about the role of property owners who have tenants participating in the Asthma-Safe Homes Program.

Benefits

As the owner of a single-family or multi-family rental property, there are many benefits to you and to your tenants for participating in Asthma-Safe Homes Program.

Property owner benefits

Free, detailed healthy home assessment and summary report of recommended repairs
Home repairs and improvements up to $5,000 completed by insured contractors at no cost to you
Increased energy efficiency of your property (depending on the type of repair)
Marketing edge that makes it easier to rent your property in the future
Healthy tenants who miss fewer days of work and are better able to stay current on rent payments

Tenant benefits

Healthier and safer home environment with no asthma triggers
Energy efficiency and weatherization repairs can save tenants money on utility bills.
Better controlled asthma that leads to fewer health care visits and costs, and fewer missed days of school or work
Better quality of life with less suffering

What to expect

If you have a tenant participating in the Asthma-Safe Homes Program's home repair services, you can expect to:

A yellow gloved hand spray at mold in the corner wall.

Receive a phone call from the Asthma-Safe Homes Program service provider in your area to schedule a meeting with you and your tenant. At that time you will review the home assessment report for your unit or property and a scope of work for proposed services.
Provide input and approve the scope of work by signing approval document and work contracts.
Receive communication from the Asthma-Safe Homes Program service provider and contractor(s) regarding scheduling and completion of the work.

Healthy homes resources

Check out these additional resources to learn more about creating healthy, asthma-friendly housing.

Questions? E-mail the Asthma-Safe Homes Program for more information or call 608-266-1112.