Rent Assistance with Other Community Programs

Multnomah County Rent Assistance 

Home Forward Short Term Rent Assistance Program - Call 211 or visit 211info.org for current rent assistance availability. 

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)
  • 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

Steps for requesting funds:

  1. 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.
  2. 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. 
  3. 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

  • 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

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