ANNOUNCEMENTS! - Affordable/Subsidized Housing Openings

ANNOUNCEMENTS! - Affordable/Subsidized Housing Openings

ANNOUNCEMENTS! - Affordable/Subsidized Housing Opportunities and Waitlist Openings

12/5/25

  1. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Portland Housing Bureau’s N/NE Preference Policy Rental Housing Update

    • The Portland Housing Bureau is currently accepting Preference Policy rental applications for affordable rental housing opportunities in North and Northeast Portland. Properties currently accepting applications are listed at the bottom of this post. The Preference Policy gives preference to residents that have been harmed by Portland city action through urban renewal practices within the Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area (ICURA). The waitlist is open to everyone, however, current and former residents of North and Northeast Portland will be considered before those that have not resided in the area.
    • Coming Soon to Overlook Neighborhood: M. Carter Commons
      • M. Carter Commons is an upcoming affordable apartment building for adults 44 and older planned for North Interstate Avenue near Overlook Park. The Urban League of Portland and Northwest Housing Alternatives are working together to develop this new community.
      • The building is planned to include 62 affordable, accessible homes, plus one on-site managers unit. Future residents will be able to enjoy a community room, laundry facilities, on-site staff, and an outdoor courtyard.
      • Named after Margaret Louise Carter, Oregon’s first Black woman legislator, M. Carter Commons will be located next to a light rail stop, close to medical services, and near the historic Albina District—an ideal location for senior housing that supports Preference Policy candidates, including communities of color.

      • Funding sources include Metro, the Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area, and Home Forward. Support from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) will help the building include energy-efficient systems and appliances to improve comfort and help keep utility costs low once it opens.

         

    • Now Referring Families to Strong Empowerment Village - We are excited to share that families/households will now be referred to the Luther Strong, Jr. & Dr. Jackie Strong Empowerment Village (the Strong Building). This new apartment community is located at 4985 N Williams Avenue (corner of N Alberta St. and N. Williams Ave). The building honors the Strong family, longtime neighborhood residents, and supports the N/NE Preference Policy by prioritizing households displaced or impacted by urban renewal. Below are the estimated rents for each unit type:
    •  
    • One Bedroom31-3 people30% AMI$656
      One Bedroom181-3 people45% AMI$995-$1,015
      Two Bedroom52-5 people30% AMI$784
      Two Bedroom272-5 people45% AMI$1,195-$1,215
      Three Bedroom33-7 people30% AMI$905
      Three Bedroom193-7 people45% AMI$1,395-$1,415

  1. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Rose CDC is announcing vacancies at their properties.

  2. FIRST TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM: Portland Housing Bureau’s Neighborhood Housing Preservation Program Update

    • Partnering for Homeownership — How PHB and Local Agencies Support Preference Policy Homebuyers

      • The Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) continues to expand homeownership opportunities for residents with historic ties to North and Northeast Portland through the N/NE Preference Policy. This initiative connects eligible homebuyers with trusted local agencies that provide counseling, education, and access to down payment assistance. These partnerships are helping families rebuild roots, achieve stability, and reclaim a sense of belonging in neighborhoods shaped by decades of displacement.

      • A key partner in this work is the Portland Housing Center (PHC), which helps first-time buyers become mortgage-ready through financial coaching, classes, and one-on-one support. PHC guides Preference Policy clients through every step. From improving credit to securing down payment assistance to helping families purchase homes in the neighborhoods they once called home.

      • PHB also works closely with other community-based partners. If you or someone you know may qualify for the N/NE Preference Policy or want to explore first-time homebuyer resources, contact one of PHB’s homebuyer partners:

        • Portland Housing Center (PHC)

        • African American Alliance for Homeownership (AAAH)

        • Hacienda CDC

        • NAYA Family Center

    • To learn more or start your homeownership journey, visit: Portland Housing Center: www.portlandhousingcenter.org

    • PHB Preference Policy: www.portland.gov/phb

  3. UTILITY BILL DISCOUNT PROGRAM TRAINING LINK 

    • The Community Service Network hosted a training in April of 2025 with several utility providers in which each provider discussed their utility discount and assistance programs. The following utility providers participated: PGE, NW Natural, Portland Water Bureau, Oregon Black Resource Network

    • Click here to access the video recording on YouTube. 

  4. TENANT LANDLORD LAW UPDATES

    1. The Oregon State Legislature has recently passed changes to Oregon Statute governing landlord-tenant laws, which may affect Portland landlords and tenants. The Portland Housing Bureau is providing the below notice to inform Portland tenants and landlords of these changes at the State level.

      HB3251 has modified ORS 90.300: Effective 01/01/2026, if a tenant does not make necessary steps to enter into a rental agreement, due to habitability defects under ORS 90.320, the landlord must return the security deposit.

    2. HB2134 has modified ORS. 90.427: Effective 01/01/2026, if a tenant issues a 30-day notice to vacate after their landlord has made an action under ORS 90.427 (typically a "no-cause" lease termination requiring a 90-day notice to vacate), the landlord may not collect a termination fee (commonly referred to as a "lease break fee") or collect rent after the tenant's termination date.

    3. The following changes do not apply within Portland City limits, as Portland City Code 30.01.085 and 30.01.086 already apply: 

      1. SB586 has modified ORS 90.427: Effective 09/26/2025, a landlord may give a 60-day notice, instead of a 90-day notice, upon sale of a residential rental dwelling unit as long as the tenant is provided an amount equal to one month's periodic rent.

      2. SB599 has modified ORS 90.303: Effective 06/06/2025, a landlord may not inquire, reject (provided the applicant can give other means to verify their identity), or discriminate against an applicant or member of the applicant's household on the basis of actual or perceived immigration or citizenship status.

  5. SHELTER RESOURCE LISTS: Call to Safety Shelter Resource List AND City of Portland Overnight Shelter real-time availability.

    1. Sharing a few shelter website resources that may be helpful for clients in need of this support especially given cold weather in the winter. 

      1. City of Portland Overnight Shelter Availability - Map of overnight shelters (City run only) that shows real-time availability of open beds. 

      2. Call to Safety - Shelter Space Resources for survivors of DV (updated regularly)

      3. Care for When It’s Cold - Severe weather shelter information can be found here when a Severe Weather thresholds are met and information on criteria used to determine when severe weather resources will be deployed.  

      4. Winter Weather and City of Portland Services 

      5. Homeless Services Department - Emergency Shelters 

      6. Shelter and Homeless Services - Overview of shelter resources

 

10/29/25

  1. SUBSIDIZED HOUSING: Project Based Voucher & Public Housing waitlists opening in Washington County 11/4/25 - 11/10/25. This is the first-ever “zone waitlist,” dividing the county into four regional areas: Forest Grove/Cornelius, Hillsboro, Beaverton/North of 26, and Tigard. You may apply to more than one list. Very low-income and extremely low-income households may qualify. Learn more or apply online: washingtoncountyor.gov/housing/housing-waitlists

  2. SUBSIDIZED HOUSING: Home Forward Project Based Voucher Property List (Multnomah County). Home Forward maintains a list of their subsidized housing properties that are funded through Housing Choice Voucher Project-Based funds. These are subsidized housing units in which the subsidy is attached to the unit and does not transfer with the tenant if the tenant leaves the property. Tenant rent amounts would be approximately 30% of their gross monthly income. Home Forward published an updated list on 7/3/25 of their Project-Based Voucher properties. Click here to access the list.  The list indicates which properties have open or closed waitlists and if there are waitlist preferences or referral requirements.

  3. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: REACH Community Development Units Available at Ritzdorf Court and Grand Oak/Wilshire. Visit www.reachproperties.org for more information about housing with REACH CHC and vacant units. 

  4. Rent Well - Free Tenant Education Classes Available through Cultivate Initiative starting 11/3/25. Rent Well is a 15-hour tenant education program where tenants learn to: • Identify potential screening barriers, • Understand the screening process, • Review your own background report, • Improve your credit, • Review and understand rental agreements, • Move-in and move-out in a way that maintains, • your rental record, • Understand the eviction process and how to avoid it. 

  5. Reunification Now - The City of Portland offers the Reunification Now program which can help an unhoused person to return to family or a previous home in a different city/state and is needing help getting there. The program can help with the cost of a bus ticket or possibly a plane ticket. 

    • To access the program call 311 and ask for a referral to the Reunification Now program 

    • OR access the following City Street Outreach Worker link and fill out the online referral form. https://www.portland.gov/sscc/homelessoutreach

      • On the link above you will see a question titled “Do you want to go back to family or a previous home, but need help getting there?” Select yes to this question.  

      • The referral form can be completed by the individual themselves, or by another individual supporting them. A contact phone number and email address will be needed. Response times are estimated to be approximately 2 weeks. 

  6. 9.5% State Wide Rent Increase limit for 2026

    • The State of Oregon has published an updated limit on rent increases of 9.5% for most rental units in the State, effective in 2026, in accordance with Oregon Senate Bill 611. Additionally, The lower maximum rental increase established by HB3054 (6%) is only applicable to manufactured home parks and floating home marinas containing more than 30 spaces.

    • For tenants of rental units within City of Portland limits, any rent increase of 10% or more triggers Mandatory Rental Relocation Assistance. Landlords must provide a written notice for any rent increase that triggers Mandatory Relocation Assistance at least 90 days before the effective notice, and must include the amount of Relocation Assistance tenants are eligible to receive.

    • This mandatory payment is owed by the landlord to the tenant to assist with moving costs. To qualify, tenants must provide landlords with written notice that they are requesting Relocation Assistance within 45 days of receiving the notice of rent increase. More information about Mandatory Rental Relocation Assistance can be found here on our website. Rental Services Office Staff can help with technical questions about these changes. Contact our Helpdesk via phone or email for assistance.

  7. Winter Preparedness Fair at Parkrose High School 11/15/25

    1. Winter is coming—are you ready? Join us at Parkrose High School for a Winter Preparedness Fair on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 11 AM to 2 PM for a day packed with essential tips, resources, and fun activities to help you and your family stay safe and cozy all season long. Whether you’re a seasoned winter warrior or new to the area, this event has something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with your community and prepare for the colder months ahead. 

    2. Attendees – A friendly reminder to bring a copy of your utility bills so we can help you potentially access discounts (income-eligible). For vaccinations, if you can bring your medical card if you are insured, that would be super helpful. All offerings at this event are on a first-come, first-serve basis. We look forward to having you join us!

  8. Fair Housing Updates Training sponsored by Oregon Housing and Community Services 12/6/25 from 10am-12am

    1. Oregon Housing and Community Services will be hosting a Fair Housing training on 12/9/25 from 10am-12pm to discuss new developments in Oregon and federal Fair Housing Developments. Click here to register for the training. For questions or session accommodations, please contact Shyle Ruder at sruder@fhco.org.

9/15/25

  1. Rental Education Week, hosted by the Portland Housing Bureau: October 6-9, 2025. Join us for the inaugural Portland Rental Education Week, hosted by PHB's Rental Services Office! FREE educational sessions held every day about important topics in rental housing. Learn about conflict management strategies, fair housing, disability-related housing rights, and property maintenance standards. 

    • Each 1-hour webinar is led by a partner agency and will also include an overview of PHB and the Rental Services Office.

    • WHEN: October 6-9, 12-1 pm, one session per day of Portland Rental Education Week
      WHERE: Online, via Zoom

    • Learn more and register through the link below. We recommend registering by September 30 to allow a helpful estimate of number of interested participants.

    • Click Here to Register

    • Portland Housing Bureau, 1900 SW Fourth Ave., Suite 7007, Portland, OR 97201, 503-823-2375 

     

8/6/25

  1. Affordable Housing: Dartmouth Crossing North in Tigard has 1 & 2 bd units available. Schedule a Tour or Apply Today!  Call us at 503-523-0740  Visit our website to apply or learn more. Apply here 

    1. Affordable, stylish apartments

    2. Walking distance to WinCo, Costco, and Walmart

    3. Easy access to public transit and major highways

    4. Family-friendly neighborhood with parks and schools nearby

    5. Professional on-site management and maintenance

  2. Affordable Housing: Berry Ranch Apartments is now accepting applications. Building opens in the fall of 2025. Berry Ranch at 11110 SE Powell, is nearing completion and is now accepting applications! Move-ins are expected to begin in Fall 2025.

    1. Berry Ranch offers beautifully designed one, two, and three-bedroom apartment homes, for households under 30% and 50% of Area Median Income. Located in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood off of Powell Boulevard with easy access to 205 and along TriMet routes. Close to shopping, restaurants, schools, and the Kelly Butte Natural Area. Initial applications accepted on a first come, first served basis.
    2. Learn more and find application instructions on our website here: https://rosecdc.org/berry-ranch-apartments-now-accepting-applications/
    3. Temporary Leasing Office Hours and Location:
      1. Please make an appointment with the leasing office, if possible*
      2. 971.484.9877    BerryRanch@mercyhousing.org
      3. Monday -Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
        Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
      4. 8012 SE Raymond St
        Portland OR, 97206
    4. Berry Ranch Application Checklist
    5. Berry Ranch Application Form
    6. Please visit the property management website to learn more: https://www.mercyhousing.org/northwest/berry-ranch/
    7. *Berry Ranch has one available ADA accessible two bedroom unit renting for $756. As of 7/31/25 they hadn't received an application yet for someone who needs the ADA accessibility, and are holding it for someone who needs those features! (Thanks for this update from Tova at CVI!)

  3. Manufactured Home Replacement Program reopens to new applications through October 1st. The OHCS Manufactured Housing team has reopened the manufactured home replacement program (MHRP) and will be accepting new applications through Oct. 1. The program allows owners of manufactured homes in OHCS-approved parks whose income is at or below 100% of the area median income to replace their old, energy inefficient, and unsafe houses.

    1. Benefits include:
      1. Forgivable loans to purchase a new EnergyStar or Northwest Energy-Efficient Manufactured Housing Program™ (NEEM) 0 manufactured home
      2. Up to $15,000 grant to dispose of current manufactured home
      3. Up to $125,000 in OHCS Energy Grant assistance for Portland General Electric (PGE) and Pacific Power customers
      4. Up to $100,000 to replace a single-wide home
      5. Up to $175,000 to replace a double-wide home
    2. To learn more about the program and to apply, visit the MHRP webpage.

 

7/16/25

  1. Culturally Specific Day Shelter for Youth: IRCO Africa House Launches New Day Shelter For Youth, 10401 NE Glisan, 503-501-0218. Mon.-Fri. 12-7pm 

  2. Home Repair applications are being accepted by Habitat for Humanity - Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Applications may close if the Home Repair Program reaches capacity, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply early (beginning July 1, 2025). Click here to Apply Now.

    • Habitat for Humanity partners with homeowners to complete critical home repairs that improve health, safety, and accessibility. If you own your home and live on a low income in Multnomah or Washington counties, you may qualify for our services. Our goal is to help people live safely and comfortably in their homes for years to come.
    • Eligible Repairs May Include: Roofing, siding, and plumbing; Electrical and HVAC systems; ADA ramps and fall-prevention measures; Wheelchair-accessible flooring and widened doorways; Water intrusion mitigation; Other safety and accessibility-related improvements
    • For more information and a link to the application portal please visit Habitat for Humanity’s Home Repair website.
    • You can reach the program by email at homerepair@habitatportlandregion.org, or by phone at 503-287-9529 and press 3. 

  3. 211info Hours are Changing After July 4, 211info’s core operating hours will change from 24/7 to Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM, due to reduced funding. We know how important it is to find help when you need it, and our team remains committed to connecting you to trusted resources and information.  

    During major emergency incidents, such as wildfires, extreme weather, or public health crises, state or local officials may request 211info to extend our hours to support response efforts. When extended hours are implemented, 211info will provide updates on its website and social media. 

    Full details and answers to frequently asked questions can be found on our website.

    • Text your ZIP code to 898211 anytime, and we’ll respond during core operating hours
    • Email us at help@211info.org and our team will follow up during core operating hours
    • A searchable online database is available at 211info.org 

  4. New Protections for Immigrant Residents in Oregon - SB 599. Senate Bill 599 took effect on 6/27/25. The Fair Housing for All legislation, now under ORS 90.303, prohibits landlords from rejecting rental applicants based on their immigration or citizenship status. Supporters say this bill safeguards vulnerable renters who may face discrimination or threats of deportation for reporting problems with their living situation.

    1. Under SB 599, a landlord may not inquire about, or disclose with intent to harm, a tenant or applicant’s immigration or citizenship status.

    2. Additionally, a landlord must accept any of the following, or a combination thereof, to verify the name, date of birth, and physical appearance of the Applicant:

      1. Evidence of Social Security Number (SSN Card);

      2. Valid Permanent Resident Alien Registration Receipt Card;

      3. Immigrant Visa;

      4. Individual Tax Payer Identification Number (ITIN);

      5. Non-immigrant visa;

      6. Any government-issued identification regardless of expiration date; or

      7. Any non-governmental identification or combination of identifications that would permit a reasonable verification of identity.

    3. The Fair Housing Council of Oregon provides a list of other alternative documents an applicant can use to establish their identity.

 

6/2/25

  1. Affordable Housing: NE Killingsworth is a new Home Forward Affordable Housing property.  Waitlist open from 6/2/25 - 6/6/25.  

    1. 84 apartment homes with-market rents – studios to 3 bedrooms
    2. On-site early learning run by NAYA
    3. This apartment community is open to anyone who meets certain eligibility criteria.
    4. Your income must not exceed 60% of the Area Median Income (see chart below).
    5. The rent here is lower than average for the area. The amount most residents pay is not based on income (subsidized). Rent amounts vary based on unit size (exact amounts TBA).

    6. Click here to learn more: https://t.e2ma.net/click/3msxxg/nmxwmxyc/3uyj92

  2. Reasonable Accommodation Interactive Tool: The Fair Housing Council has developed a tool to help tenants and their advocates write Reasonable Accommodation letters. Reasonable Accommodation letters are a tool for people with disabilities to request exceptions to rules/requirements imposed by property managers.  This tool developed by the Fair Housing Council of Oregon is a step by step guide to writing your own Reasonable Accommodation request letter. It includes templates for writing your letter and descriptions of documents you will need to submit to your housing provider. Click here to access the Reasonable Accommodation Interactive Tool 

  3. Fair Housing Educational Opportunities for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 

    1. Guided by input gathered from participants from our Fairview Listening Sessions, FHCO has created a series of educational materials and a fair housing guidebook for people with IDD. All of the materials have been vetted by people with IDD prior to distribution. Check them out below!
    2. For Policymakers: Fair Housing for People with Intellectual and Development Disabilities Flier IDD
    3. Fair Housing IDD Brochure
      1. Spanish version
    4. Reasonable Accommodation Interactive Tool
    5. Fair Housing Guide for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their Families
      1. Spanish version
    6. Click HERE to keep up to date with all specialty fair housing trainings and educational opportunities. 

5/20/25

  1. Affordable Housing: Studio units available at the Hazel Ying Lee Apartments for $950. We’re pleased to share that some studio apartments are still available! The rent is just $950 per month. We’re also offering 6 weeks of free rent to applicants who qualify*! 

    1. If you earn $4,345 or less per month for a 1-person household or $4,965 or less per month for a 2-person household (60% AMI), you may qualify! These studio apartments are cozy, easy to get to, and part of a friendly community. Studio unit sizes are 350 square feet.

    2. If you are interested in applying our would like a tour, learn more at homeforward.org/hazelyinglee, or call/email the property manager (Key Property Services, Inc.) at 971-415-6870 or hazelyinglee@kpsinc.net.

  2. Affordable Housing & Tenants Rights Education Training Recording available. Community Visions offered a training on 4/23/25 that defined the different types of housing (market rate, affordable, subsidized), tips for applying for housing and strategies for maintaining successful tenancy over time. Click here to access the link to the training video. You will need to enter the following Passcode: xV&0X4%w 

  3. Fair Housing Training for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas Counties Thursday, May 29th, 1:00pm-3:00pm. Topics include: Fair housing basics, Making requests for changes in your housing because of disability, How to get involved in local and state advocacy, How to report housing discrimination

    1. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dSjZQOjASJKFDXyBC1p-Yg

3/19/25

  1. THE SECTION 8 WAITLIST IN MULT. CO. IS OPENING IN APRIL! Subsidized Housing Waitlist Opening: The waitlists are opening for Home Forward’s Housing Choice Voucher (AKA Section 8) and 13 Home Forward Buildings 

    1. Home Forward is taking applications for two rent assistance waitlists from Tuesday, April 15 at 9:00 a.m. to Monday, April 21 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
    2. You can apply online at homeforward.org/waitlists beginning Tuesday, April 15th at 9 a.m through Monday, April 21 at 11:59pm.
    3. The application will be available in English, Spanish, Somali, Russian, and Vietnamese. The website above will also have resources for helping you apply.
    4. Set up your account before April 15. If you already have Rent Café account, you may need to reset your password.
    5. Not everyone who applies will get on the waitlist. A lottery will randomly select people to be on the lists.
    6. You can apply for one or more waitlists with the same application. You do not need to fill out two separate applications.
    7. Being on a waitlist doesn’t mean you will get help right away. You must still qualify when your name is chosen.
    8. Wait times are different for each program. HCV waitlist spots open over time. Property-based waitlists open when homes are available.
    9. Home Forward will tell you if you are chosen. You will get a message by email or mail no later than September 2025.
    10. For more information about the Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher and other Home Forward properties visit homeforward.org and click on Housing Programs.

  2. Affordable Housing: Tistilal Village, a 57-unit affordable housing project in Portsmouth, is now open! The Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) replaced and expanded an existing complex to create this new housing opportunity for low-income families, with 16 units of Permanent Supportive Housing for those exiting homelessness. Supportive services are provided on-site by NAYA and NARA (Native American Rehabilitation Association). Tistilal Village includes a plaza, play area, seating and community gardens, plus indoor community spaces and supportive services offices with trauma-informed design. It is located near parks, groceries, and services.

    1. STUDIO’S AND ONE BEDROOMS AVAILABLE NOW!

    2.  Location: 7633 N. Hereford Ave., Portland, OR 97203; Phone: 503-405-0384

    3. Application is available here: https://tistilal.nwrecc.org/ Click on the Preliminary Application button to download a pdf version of the application and then email it to tistilal@nwrecc.org.

    4. More Information can be found at the following links: https://nayapdx.org/services/housing/; https://tistilal.nwrecc.org/

    5. Rent Prices: Studio - $900; 1BD - $990, 2BD - $1190, 3BD - $1390

  3. Subsidized Housing Waitlist Opening for 55+: 

    1. 12th Ave Terrace, located at 1515 SW 12th Ave, is opened their waitlist for their subsidized studio units on 2/14/24. This property is also only for people age 55+.

  4. Home Forward’s response to federal actions and immigration inquiries 

    1. We’re writing to update you on the new Resident Resources page on our website, which includes the efforts we're taking to get accurate and practical information into the hands of staff, residents, participants, and our community.

    2. Partners & Community Members FAQ: we've broadened the focus of the Partners & Community Members FAQ to explain the impacts of federal executive orders, the paused federal funding freeze, immigration, DEI, and payments from Home Forward. Those documents are available on Home Forward's website.

    3.  Resident and Participant Guidance: we've created resident- and participant-oriented guidance on how Home Forward is responding to federal actions, and on how Home Forward will respond to requests from immigration officials. To increase access, we've also translated these into a handful of languages, available under the "general resources" toward the bottom of the Resident Resources page, including Arabic, Oromo, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya, and Vietnamese.   While this guidance is oriented towards folks who are participants in our programs our residents of our housing, we think it may be useful to you.

    4.  Resources List: we've also created a resource list that you can refer to or pass along if people need additional services or deeper information on any of these topics.

  5. Sober Shared Housing  - Pine Street Recovery rents rooms in shared homes $800 singles, $1000 couples/families. Rooms available in Gresham.

    1. We have some open rooms at our gresham location. We are running a special for singles with move in $800 and no membership fee. Couples and families are $1000 with no membership fee! We provide a lot of amenities such as Hulu, Disney+, espn+, toilet paper, laundry soap, paper towels, trash bag, dryer sheets, and Clorox wipes. They are individual rooms with a key to lock your own door. We also provide the bed frame and mattress but you're welcome to bring your own if you have one!
    2. If you have any questions or want to interview please reach out to Devon Andrade 971-291-3993 or visit our website pinestreetrecoveryhousing.com or feel free to reach out to me and I can tell you more about our housing!

  6. Affordable Housing - Cascadia Health is opening their waitlist for multiple properties 

    1. The waitlist will open for multiple Cascadia health affordable housing properties on 4/3/25 at 10am. These apartments are for disabled individuals and families needing independent housing. These households must qualify for HUD Subsidy-Low to Extremely Low income. 

    2. Visit Cascadia’s Waitlist website for more information and for links to the application: https://cascadiahealth.org/waitlist-hud-spring-2025/ 

    3. You can complete the preregistration application and set up an account in their system to streamline the process once the applications open on 4/3/25. Applicants will need a unique email address in order to register and apply. Using one email address for multiple applications does not work. We recommend reading these instructions to familiarize yourself with the system before starting a waitlist application. Click here to access instructions info.

    4. You can also fill out a paper application at our office. Visit the Cascadia Administration Building, Lloyd Corporate Plaza, 847 NE 19th Ave, Portland, OR 97232.

    5. You can sign up to receive notifications about future housing opportunities here: https://cascadiahealth.org/housing-email-list/

    6. For more information call Cascadia’s Housing Waitlist Hotline at 971-380-3164 and leave a message with your phone number and questions. 
       

  7. Project Homeless Connect (Washington County) Resource Fair

    1.  4/11/25 from 9am-2pm. - *Doors open at 8:30 for breakfast.. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 282 NE 32nd Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97124

    2. Services Offered: Haircuts, Dental Care, Vaccinations, Housing & Shelter Assessments, OHP Enrollment, Acupuncture, Vision Exams & Eyeglasses, Mental Health & Addiction Support, Clothing Closet, Hot Meals, And More!

1/31/25

  1. Storage for people experiencing homelessness - City Day Storage Program

    1. Location: 435 NW Glisan St., Portland, OR 97209; Hours: Monday - Sunday, 7am - 8pm (except holidays)

    2. Users can drop off belongings anytime during operating hours and pick up same day. Property will be held for 30 days. The program is managed by Central City Concern.

  2. Criminal Record & Eviction Record Expungement Clinic: March 14th, 2025 at the Multnomah County Courthouse.

    1. Call Legal Aid today to find out if your criminal or eviction record can be expunged. 503-224-4086

    2. Expungement clinic will be held at the Multnomah County Courthouse, 1200 SW 1st Ave., Portland, OR 97204 on 3/14/25. 

  3. Affordable Housing - Available units at Mamook Tokatee.
    1. Mamook Tokatee has a 3 bedroom apartment they are looking to fill and their waitlists for their other unit sizes are fairly small. There are shared laundry facilities on each floor and each apartment has a dishwasher. This property has a focus on arts and community, so they have a lot of free events and art classes for residents. 

    2. Rent Prices: Studio - $510; 1 bd - $1042 - $1198; 2 bd - $??; 3bd - $1841

    3. Contact: 503-719-7893; Email - mamooktokatee.info@fpimgt.com; https://www.mamooktokatee.com/apartments/or/portland/amenities

  4. Affordable Housings - Portland Housing Bureau: Affordable and Subsidized bond projects currently accepting applications. Follow the links below to find more information on how to apply:
    1. Hayu Tilixam
    2. Hazel Ying Lee Apartments
    3. Anna Mann House
    4. Cathedral Village
    5. Las Adelitas
    6. Crescent Court Apartments
    7. East Burnside Apartments
    8. The Ellington Apartments
    9. The Aurora
    10. Emmons Place
  5. Affordable Housing - Reach CDC. Visit https://reachproperties.org/ for information about current housing opportunities. Questions: Contact us at leasing@reachcdc.org
  6. Fair Housing for People with IDD: the Fair Housing Council held listening sessions for people with IDD, their families/support people and service providers to discuss housing discrimination, and barriers to stable housing.  Read the full analysis here.
  7. Law Clears Some Past Evictions  - ORS 105.164 - Oregon state is sealing some eviction records. Download the information flyer below.

1/10/25

  1. Free Expungement & Barrier Reduction Legal Clinic: On Friday, January 17th, 1pm-4pm; Leftbank Annex/Clubroom: 101 N Weidler St, Portland, OR, 97227. Preregistration is requested. 

    1. PRE-REGISTER BY JANUARY 15 HERE

    2. Services Available:

      1. Criminal Record Expungement

      2. Eviction expungement

      3. Reducing felonies to misdemeanors

      4. Waiving fines and fees (on parking, traffic and criminal related fines)

      5. Warrant lifts

      6. Housing legal services

      7. Driver’s license legal services

  2. PCC CLEAR Clinics in Clackamas County  - legal supports provided for expungement, immigration, name change and gender marker changes. Upcoming Clinics at 108 11th Street, Oregon City - January 13, 2025 from 2pm-6pm and February 10, 2025 from 2pm-6pm

    1. Service include criminal expungement, SB 819 referrals, eviction expungement, name change, gender marker charge & DACA/Immigration referrals.

    2. Contact expungement@clackamasworkforce.org or 503-657-6644 x105 with any questions.

    3. Visit the clean slate website for more information about eligibility: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ClackExpunge

  3. Community Recovery Resource Fair: January 28th, 2025 from 2pm-4pm, 324 NE 9th St., Gresham, OR 97030. 

    1. Substance use service providers will be present to share information about their services. Bring ID and proof of address if a phone is needed.
       

  4. Subsidized Housing, Home Forward Project Based Property list - Home Forward published an updated version of their Project Based subsidized housing list. The list reflects which properties have open waitlists for subsidized units, waitlist preferences and bedroom sizes of units within the property. 

    1. What are Project Based Vouchers? These are subsidized units owned by Home Forward where the subsidy is tied to the property. Tenants generally pay 30% of their income for rent. 

    2. Click here to access the list: https://www.homeforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/PBV-Community-List-EXTERNAL_Dec_2024.pdf

12/10/24

  1. OHP funded Housing Assistance Benefits: OHP Housing Benefits through the Health Related Social Needs program (1115 Waiver) OHP offers members health related social needs (HRSN) benefits. Health related social needs are basic needs that affect a person’s health. HRSN benefits help members who qualify with housing related needs.
    1. What Are HRSN Housing Benefits?
      1. Help paying rent for up to six months. This includes late payments.
      2. Help paying for utilities like gas, electric and water. This includes set-up and late payments.
      3. Up to six months of storage fees.
      4. Tenancy support – help understanding your lease, speaking with your landlord and referrals to other services.
      5. Home changes for health and safety, including pest control, heavy duty cleaning, and installation of ramps, grab bars, and drawer pulls.
    2. For more information visit:
      1. Oregon Health Authority's Health Related Social Needs
      2. Oregon Health Authority's OHP Housing Benefits

      3. The eligibility document is available in other languages at the link above for OHA’s OHP Housing Benefits. *Note: It may take as long as 3-4 weeks to receive a response on a new application given current volume of requests. 

  2. PCC CLEAR Clinics in Washington County and access in Mult. Co. - 

    1. PCC Legal Resource Center provides assistance with:

      1. Criminal Record Expungement
      2. Eviction Expungement
      3. Review for Senate Bill 819 relief for non-expungeable felonies
      4. Legal Name and Gender-Marker Changes
      5. DACA renewals, immigration legal screenings, and deportation defense services
      6. Referrals to other legal services
    2. How to Access the program:
      1. PCC Clear Clinic will be holding Legal Clinics in Washington County on January 8th, 2025 and February 12th, 2025 at Worksource Oregon, 241 SW Edgeway Dr. Room 204, Hillsboro, OR 97006. See link to flyer below.
      2. Weekly clinic events: Friday’s from 12-4pm at PCC Cascade Campus in North Portland, in Terrell Hall, Room 203 and 204. These clinics address expungement needs, DACA renewals and immigration legal screenings
      3. Visit the PCC Legal Resource Center website and complete their intake form: https://www.pcc.edu/legal-resource-center/
  3. REACH - New Affordable Apartments coming to Tigard - Dartmouth Crossing waitlist opens January 2, 2025.
    1. Location: In the Tigard Triangle, just east of Downtown Tigard, near a future South West Corridor light rail stop. See the location
    2. Key Features:
      1. Prime Neighborhood: Close to food, retail, jobs, and Portland Community College.
      2. Affordable Living: Convenient access to regional job centers and workforce training.
      3. Community Amenities:
        1. Large community room with classroom
        2. Onsite laundry
        3. Outdoor courtyard with play features
        4. Private lounge facing the plaza
        5. Secure access and parcel lockers
        6. Indoor areas for families and children
        7. Secured bike parking
      4. Sustainability: Earth Advantage certified for high energy efficiency and low utilities.
      5. Public Spaces: Large active public plaza and mural wall.

    3. Sign Up for Email Alerts!

    4. Visit the Dartmouth Crossing webpage for more information including floor plans and rent amounts.

  4. Central City Concern Community Engagement Program (CEP) - 

    1. What is CEP? The Community Engagement Program (CDP) is a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable population experiencing challenges related to substance use, mental health and houselessness, using outreach, harm reduction and evidence-based practice to support the whole person in attaining individualized recovery. 

    2. How Clients are Served - 

      1. Work with a substance use counselor, peer and housing specialist who have special expertise in harm reduction and mental health in addition to SUD

      2. Case management 

      3. Access to other CCC services and programs including psychiatric care
      4. Housing case management, assistance with emergency shelter, assistance with placement in permanent housing. 
  5. Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness: 

    1. See below for Homelessness Resources shared via the Joint Office of Homeless Services:

      1. ► Who to Call for What - A list of hotlines, helplines and other useful phone numbers.

      2. ► Oregon Law Help or Oregon Renters Rights - Information about rental assistance and eviction protection.

      3. ► Street Roots' Rose City Resource Guide - Searchable list of food, housing, and other resources in PDX.

  6. Loneliness Webinar Recording: Loneliness Among Homelessness and Formerly Homeless Individuals

    1. Webinar Description and Speakers - In 2023, the Surgeon General of the United States released an Advisory calling loneliness, social isolation, and lack of connection a public health crisis. Individuals experiencing homelessness may be particularly susceptible to social isolation given their circumstances, and this can persist even after obtaining housing. This webinar featured speakers who are experts on the topic of loneliness and provide insight into its intersection with the experience of homelessness.

    2. Speakers:

      1. Dr. Greg Townley, PhD, Professor of Community Psychology and Co-Founder, Portland State University's Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative
      2. Dr. Marlee Bower, PhD, Research Fellow, University of Sydney Matilda Center
      3. Dr. Michael Rowe, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine
      4. Moderator: Dr. Jack Tsai, PhD, Adjunct Professor, Yale School of Medicine

    3. Click here to view the Webinar.

  7. Warrant Hotline Flyer: 

  8. Metropolitan Public Defender: Legal assistance flyer and referral link. 

 

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Last reviewed November 25, 2024

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