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What is Unhealthy Housing?

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What Is A Healthy Home?

A healthy home is sited, designed, built, renovated, and maintained in ways that support the health of residents. It is a place that is safe and free of harmful exposures such as pests, mold and lead. U.S. Surgeon General.

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Additional Resources

HUD Healthy Home Resources

 

Surgeon General’s Healthy Home Checklist

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How Do I Keep My Home Healthy?

Keep It Dry
Keep It Dry
Keep It Clean
Keep It Clean
Keep It Safe
Keep It Safe
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Keep It Ventilated
Keep It Ventilated
Keep Pests Out
Keep Pest Out
Mice
Keep Mice Out
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Keep It Contaminant-Free
Keep It Contaminant-Free
Keep It Well Maintained
Keep It Well Maintained
Keep It Energy Efficient
Keep It Energy Efficient

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