Currently there is a resource shortage and I recommend calling 211 in Portland, or your local area for the most up to date information.
Rent Assistance
Volunteers of America
Phone: 503-771-5503
The program only helps singles, families, and survivors of domestic violence only. They also have information on state of Oregon and federal government resources.
Home Forward (formerly known as the Housing Authority of Portland (HAP))
Phone Number – 503-802-8300
The agency is involved in offering short term rent assistance as funds allow, but funding is limited. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on rental assistance availability please call the health and human services hotline for Oregon by dialing 2-1-1 for callers with a 503 or 971 area code, or if out of the area dial 503.222.5555
Catholic Charities
Portland office rent assistance phone number: 503-489-6842
Second address is 138 NE 3rd Street, Suite 140, Gresham, Oregon 97030, dial 503-669-8350
Low income families, regardless of nationality or religion, may qualify for help in Multnomah County. There are multiple offices in the Portland area, as indicated above. They partner with churches across Portland Oregon. Financial assistance is limited. Apply for rent help, electric bills, and they also have low cost furniture or other housing items. One program known as El Programa Hispano focuses on Latinos.
Impact NW
10055 E Burnside St.
Rent assistance hotline: 503-988-6545. Programs are offered for all of Multnomah County low income and residents in need, who meet qualifications. This non-profit may also offer no interest loans as a form of rental assistance. They are part of the regional community action agency network and address housing issues, battle poverty, offers grants for paying deposits, rent, or mortgages and more.
IRCO
The office address is 4424 NE Glisan
Main phone number is 503-235-9396
Northwest Pilot Project
Office location – 1430 SW Broadway, Suite 200
Call the non-profit at 503-227-5605
Accepts walk in applicants too. At least one member who applies for rent help must be over 55 years old and another condition is they need to have no dependent children under 18 years old.
St Andrew Emergency Services only support the local zip code of 97211. Money raised by the community may be available for emergency rental assistance. The church is at 4940 NE 8th Street. Call (971) 244-0339 for information.
The Multnomah DDSD Housing Assistance program works with the city of Portland Housing Authority. DDSD may be able to provide a limited amount of short-term housing and rent assistance to participants who are at risk of homelessness or evictions. This assistance is very limited and low income families can only apply at most once per year. Any help is usually offered in the form of rent, security deposit, or motel/hotel voucher assistance. Dial 503-988-3658.
Human Solutions
12350 SE Powell Blvd, telephone 503-548-0200
501 NE Hood, Suite 310, phone: 503-405-7875
This is the local community action agency. They administer a number of low income assistance programs, including case management and referrals. Continue with community action agencies in Portland Oregon.
Multnomah County St. Vincent De Paul Of Portland Social Services
5120 SE Milwaukie Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97202
Main number – (503) 233-5589
Programs can help people of all backgrounds and religions. Rent assistance, referrals, and case management may be provided for the low income, unemployed, and senior citizens in Portland Oregon. The working poor and families with children are a main focus of the emergency rental assistance programs. Also learn about government programs such as section 8.
JOIN
Address: 1435 NE 81st Ave, Suite 100
Portland Oregon 97213
Main office phone number – 503-232-2031
Contact 211info for rent assistance information
- Dial 211 (toll-free)
- Text your zip code to 898211
- Email help@211info.org (link sends e-mail) (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm)
- Search 211info.org (link is external)
Addiction
- Multnomah County Addiction Services
- Addictions Benefits Coordination
503-988-9426 - Addictions Benefit Coordination Referral Form
TRANSPORTATION
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SSI/SSD
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HIV Specific Services at OHSU pproject@ohsu.edu 503-230-1202
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Multnomah County
Adult Protective Services for People with severe persistent mental illness 503-988-8170
Multnomah County Crisis Line 503-988-4888
Multnomah County Public Defender
Multnomah County Aging and Disability service intake screening line 503-988-9450
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