Tenants and Smoke-Free Housing

Check out the state's smoke-free website! More resources and information are available there. Benefits for tenants The major benefit of smoke-free housing for tenants is a reduction in exposure to secondhand smoke. Breathing in secondhand smoke has been linked to a number of different diseases, including cancer. The Environmental Protection Agency classifies secondhand smoke as a "known human carcinogen" (cancer-causing agent). To learn more about secondhand smoke, click here. Even if no one in your home smokes, secondhand smoke can still get into your home. A smoke-free housing policy can help ensure secondhand smoke does not enter your home. Linn County Public Health can help you if you are suffering from secondhand smoke exposure. Find a smoke-free apartment near you The Iowa Department of Public Health is currently compiling a list of smoke-free homes in Iowa. These homes are being put into a searchable database specifically created for tenants. Click here to see the online registry. More will be added as more buildings go smoke-free! What we provide: Smoke-free signs for buildings and ground Connection to the online Iowa Smoke-free Housing Registry  Technical assistance Education for tenants and landlords Got questions? Contact: Katie Jones, MPH, CHES Health Education Specialist Phone: 319.892.6065 Email: katherine.jones@linncounty.org  Additional Resources Smoke-Free Homes - Iowa Smoke-Free Homes Registry Toolkit for Residents (HUD) Live Smoke Free Quitline Iowa