Need housing?
Contact 211info, your local social services information service.
Ways to contact 211info:
- Dial 2-1-1 (toll-free)
- Text your zip code to 898211
- Email help@211info.org (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm)
- Search 211info.org
Calling for older adults, a person with a disability or a Veteran?
Call the Aging, Disability & Veteran Resource Connection (ADRC) at 503-988-3646 (open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
Serving:
- Older adults
- Caregivers
- Veterans
- People with physical and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities
Experiencing Homelessness?
Visit the Joint Office of Homeless Services' "Who to Call for What" page for information about services for people experiencing homelessness.
Search for an Affordable Home online
Search for one of Home Forward's low-income apartments.
Rent Assistance
Contact 211info for rent assistance information
- Dial 2-11- (toll-free)
- Text your zip code to 898211
- Email help@211info.org (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm)
- Search 211info.org
If you are experiencing homelessness or at the risk of losing your home you may be able to get three kinds of help:
- Safety off the streets: Get an emergency hotel/motel voucher for temporary shelter
- Pay the rent if you are in danger of eviction
- Get permanent housing
Short Term Rent Assistance (STRA) is a unified countywide program that provides limited housing assistance (up to 24 months) to households in Multnomah County that are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Home Forward administers the program on behalf of Multnomah County, the City of Portland, and the City of Gresham. STRA is designed to respond quickly when homelessness threatens an individual or family.
Energy Assistance: How to get help paying the energy bill in Multnomah County
The best way to get the latest information about energy services is to contact our partner 211info.
Ways to contact 211info:
- Dial 211 (toll-free)
- Text your zip code to 898211
- Email help@211info.org (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm)
- Visit http://211info.org/energy
About Energy Assistance
Multnomah County Energy Assistance Program provides home energy assistance to households with low incomes. The purpose of the program is to supplement home heating and electric costs. The program is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Six nonprofit agencies to administer energy assistance on behalf of Multnomah County.