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- Multnomah County Intellectual and Developmental Disability Housing Assistance Programs
- Rent Assistance with other Community Programs
- Resources for Low Income Housing
- Housing Quality Issues & Legal Resources
- Tenant Education & Advocacy
- Shelters, Alternative Shelter Communities & Homeless Service Providers
- Utility Assistance & Furniture
- Home Ownership Resources
Multnomah County Intellectual and Developmental Disability Housing Assistance Programs
- Short Term Rent Assistance Program (for Multnomah County Intellectual & Developmental Disability clients only)
- Shelter Plus Care / Coordinated Access
Rent Assistance with other Community Programs
Click here for information regarding housing assistance resources in the Portland Metro area.
Resources for Low Income Housing
- ANNOUNCEMENTS!! - Affordable/Subsidized Housing Opportunities and Waitlist Openings
- Affordable/Subsidized Housing Resource Lists
- Housing Search Tools & Strategies for Overcoming Barriers to Housing
- HUD 811 Project Rent Assistance
- Oregon Mobile Home Park List These are not considered affordable or subsidized in general but many find mobile home parks to be a more affordable resource then other forms of market rate housing. Some parks offer rentals and others are only available as home ownership opportunities.
Housing Quality Issues & Legal Resources
Tenant Education & Advocacy
Rent Well - Tenant Education
Rent Well, a program of Transition Projects, is a 15-hour tenant education program taught by certified instructors in Oregon and Washington. The course is typically taught in 3 to 6 weeks and covers key information and skills for becoming a responsible, successful, and stable tenant.
In person Rent Well Classes
In person classes are available to the general public. Visit the Rent Well Public Classes in the Community website for information regarding in person classes and how to sign up.
Tenant Education at your Own Pace
The Rent Well online eCourse is a free educational resource for low-income Oregon residents looking to learn how to lessen housing barriers and become successful renters. This course is designed to teach folks how to navigate and maintain housing.
New students are admitted into the eCourse every Thursday and paired with an online support specialist to help them along the way. The course is self-paced for up to 90 days from your enrollment acceptance date and will take roughly 15-20 hours in total to complete. Students must complete the course and create their housing portfolio to graduate. Visit the Rent Well ECourse Info website for more details and to sign up.
Community Alliance of Tenants
Community Alliance of Tenants is a tenant membership and advocacy organization that also provides tenant education. They specialize in assistance for low-income renters, including families with children, people living with disabilities, seniors, and people of color.