Healthy Homes, Businesses, and Environment

We protect and support residents from potential health hazards in homes, businesses, and public spaces. We work residents and community partners to create a healthier environment where we live, work, and play.

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We help residents that:

Have concerns about health hazards in the home, business, or environment.
Want to learn more about preventing health hazards and exposure in the home, business, and environment.
Have concerns about business permits, inspections, and regulation including waste or recycling, salons, body art shops, indoor ice rinks, funeral homes, private water wells, marijuana dispensaries, or biological research laboratories.

Questions? Contact us:
1010 Massachusetts Ave.

2nd Floor

BOSTON, MA 02118
617-534-5965
environment@bphc.org

Home Resources

Lead Poisoning Prevention

We offer home lead hazard inspections, nutritional assessments, preventative education, lead hazard reduction services, and social services referrals.

Asthma Prevention and Control

We offer asthma education and support for Boston residents. Support includes free home-based services, community outreach, and training.

Pest-free Housing

Reducing pest infestations and pesticide use in affordable housing using Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

Home Hazard Health Inspections

Providing inspection and enforcement to correct health hazards from asbestos, mold, and more in homes.

Smoke-Free Homes

We help answers questions about smoke-free housing and provide educational materials. We also offer trainings for building staff on smoke-free housing.

Window Falls Prevention

Window guards help families protect their children from the risk of serious and fatal window falls. Window guards are available at a discounted rate for Boston residents, landlords, and developers.