The Multnomah County Asthma Inspection Referral Program (AIR) is a web-based referral system allowing doctors, nurses or other health professionals to refer their Multnomah County pediatric patients with asthma for a free home inspection, conducted by an Environmental Health Specialist.

The Multnomah County Environmental Home inspector is trained to identify asthma triggers that are covered in the county rental housing ordinance, including mold and chronic dampness, leaks, pest infestations, drafty doors & windows, no heat, poor ventilation and damaged carpeting.

After the inspection is complete, referring providers receive an inspection report, which can help inform the child’s asthma treatment plan. AIR inspectors work with the families and with permission of the family, with landlords to eliminate poor housing conditions.

To contact the AIR program coordinator, please call our Healthy Homes Hotline and choose the Housing Inspections option: (503) 988-4AIR, or email air@co.multnomah.or.us