Multnomah County Rent Assistance
Home Forward Short Term Rent Assistance Program - Call 211 or visit 211info.org for current rent assistance availability.
- Home Forward Short Term Rent Assistance Brochure
- Short Term Rent Asst. Program with other community agencies (147.85 KB)
Community Rent Assistance Programs:
- Multnomah Stability Initiative (MSI) - The Multnomah Stability Initiative (MSI) assists homeless and low-income households leave poverty and become self sufficient. A wide array of services are provided including: Emergency Services, Energy Assistance, Rent Assistance, Housing, Case Management, Skill-Building, Early Childhood Programs, Information & Referral to other Services. Call 211 for more information or visit the weblink above for this program for other area agencies that can refer to these services.
- Rose City Resource Guide (Street Roots) - Renters Services
- Islamic Social Services - Housing Needs Assistance Click on the link titled Resource Aid Form to apply and complete their Release of Information.
- Bienestar de la Familia - 503-988-3509. Leaving a message does NOT mean they will call you back - applicants need to speak to someone. Once the applicant has talked with someone, they will then be contacted for an appointment with a case manager, who will assess eligibility. Applicants must have eviction notice to qualify for assistance.
- SEI Community and Family Programs (503) 285-0493
- Catholic Charities - (503) 489-6842
- St. Andrews Catholic Church - (503) 284-5470
- Coalition of African and African American Pastors/Imams - Emergency rent assistance program targeting assistance to African & African American Oregon residents. Coalition of African American Pastors Rent Assistance Flier (10.2024) (403.13 KB)
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Path Home Homelessness Prevention Program - Assists households with children that are at risk of losing their housing. Information & How to Apply
Medicaid Health Related Services Funds - Flex Funds (THIS AREA OF THE WEBSITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, MORE DETAILS TO COME)
Flex Funds can pay for a variety of services that will help keep you healthy, and that you might not expect would be paid for by your health plan. Examples of services that can be paid for include:
- Housing support: Furniture, application fees for housing, rent, deposits, state-issued ID, moving costs, etc.
- Phone/video appointments: A cell phone, tablet, an internet connection for better access to providers, etc.
- Food support: Meal delivery, food vouchers, farmers market funds, etc.
- Living environment: Air conditioners, athletic shoes, items that improve mobility, etc.
- Comfort items: Weighted blankets, sleep aids, vouchers for yoga classes, etc.
Flex Funds are available for individuals on the Oregon Health Plan. Access to Flex Funds is available through Oregon Health Plan Coordinated Care Organizations (Open Card, Health Share, or Trillium).
If a member has OHP but is not sure which CCO they are in, they can call the Client Service Unit at 1-800-273-0557 or email: ask.OHP@okhsoha.oregon.gov
- Health Share (Customer Service 503-416-8090) is comprised of the following Care Coordination organizations:
- CareOregon Health Related Services Funds: 503-416-4100
- Health Related Services Flyer in English. (Flyer's in other languages available at the link above)
- CareOregon Flex Funds Request
- Send documentation to: social.determinants@careoregon.org
- If you have any questions about health-related services or other topics, call CareOregon Customer Service at 800-224-4840 or TTY 711 or send us a secure message at careoregon.org/portal
- Kaiser Permanente: 503-721-6435; email: medicaidhrsflexfunds@kp.org
- Legacy / PacificSource: 888-675-0350; email: healthrelatedservices@pacificsource.com
- Click here for Health-Related Services Fund FAQ & Request Forms
- OHSU Health: 844-827-6572; Email: ohsuhscareteam@ohsu.edu
- OHSU Health Related Services Request Form
- Submit request forms to: OHSUHSHBPReferrals@ohsu.edu
- Providence: 503-574-7247; email: care.management@providence.org
- Click here for Providence's Health Related Services website
- CareOregon Health Related Services Funds: 503-416-4100
- Trillium Community Health Plan Flexible Services: contact the member's primary care team or call Trillium at 541-485-2155 and ask for Care Management or Member Connections. Email: CHW@TRilliumCHP.com ; Fax 1-866-703-0958
- Trillium - Flexible Services Request Form
Steps for requesting funds:
- Talk to your provider or care coordinator about what’s keeping you from getting and staying healthy. Members of your care team or your case manager can make requests for health-related services funds.
- If your diagnosis or treatment calls for an item or service not otherwise included in your health coverage, your health provider or you case manager will need to fill out a Flex Funds request (see links above for specific forms depending on the Coordinated Care Organization).
- Flex funds requests must be signed by your physician.
- Attach medical or clinical records documenting the health related reason for the need.
- The Coordinated Care Organization will contact you regarding the request.
Washington County Rent Assistance
- Community Action - You can submit an online application for rent assistance or you can reach them by calling 503-615-0770. Please check the website for updates on the availability of funding.
- Community Connect - Seeking eviction prevention or homeless assistance? Contact the Community Connect homeless response system at: 503-640-3263 or communityconnect@caowash.org
- Centro Cultural - Provide access to supportive wraparound services, housing, employment and education services for underserved and marginalized populations.
- Beaverton Resource Center - With a physical drop-in center and online resource, they offer a central hub for the Beaverton community struggling with hunger, housing insecurity, and poverty.
Clackamas County Rent Assistance
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Clackamas County Coordinated Housing Access - This is the central point of intake for rent assistance resources in Clackamas County. An online referral form can be completed or you can reach them by phone at 503-655-8575.
Statewide Rent Assistance Resources
Oregon Housing & Community Services, Housing Stability Assistance - Housing assistance central access points for all counties in Oregon.
Domestic Violence and Crime Victim Assistance
- Oregon DHS - Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors - This is a program for low income Oregon parents/caregivers who are victims or at risk of domestic violence. Eligible households can access up to $1200 (assistance amounts vary based on situation) over a 90 day period. Click on the link above to access the website for more information about how to apply.
- Lutheran Community Services Crime Victim assistance
- Victim Rights Law Center (not currently taking referrals) - May be able to help with referrals to resources. Many survivors experience homelessness. Together with Transition Projects, the VRLC has created a know-your-rights video for women experiencing homelessness. Please click here to watch Surviving Sexual Violence on the Streets: A know-your-rights film for women experiencing homelessness
- Volunteers of America, Domestic Violence Services - Home Free Emergency Phone Line 503-771-5503; 888-771-5503; emergencyservices@voaor.org