Rent Assistance Resources
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COVID-19 Rent
Rent Relief
If you and your family have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic due to lost wages, there are rental assistance funds you can apply to if you qualify. Unlike rent deferrals, you will not be required to pay back the one-time payment.
Residents making 80% or less than the area median income, and who have been economically impacted by COVID-19, may apply with their local Community Action Agency. This could cover your next rental payment or, if you have previously deferred rent, it can be used to reduce what you owe. There are also funds available for energy assistance to help with utility costs.
You will need to provide documentation, such as pay stubs, to show that you have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are approved for rental assistance, this money will be sent directly to Relay on your behalf as a one-time payment for a month of rent.
Have questions or need help? Contact your Community Manager for additional assistance.
Clackamas County Social Services Department (CCSSD): (503) 655-8640
Multnomah County Department of Human Services: (503) 988-7453
Wasco County - Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC): (541) 298-5131
Council for the Homeless
Human Solutions
Impact Northwest
Insights Teen Parent Program
Latino Network
RentAssistance.us
Eviction Moratorium
A temporary eviction moratorium is imposed on all residential evictions in Oregon for tenants on the basis of nonpayment of rent due to wage loss resulting from COVID-19. Please click on the questions below to learn more. You can also find additional printable information here:
Moratorium Extension Letter to Residents
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- What is the eviction moratorium?
The eviction moratorium is an order from city, county, and state officials. It ensures that people affected by COVID-19 that cannot pay rent, fees, services, or utilities due to substantial loss of income during this emergency, will not be evicted during this time.
NOTE: The moratorium does not apply to evictions for any other lawful purpose.- Do I still have to pay my rent?
Yes, you still have to pay your rent.
If your income has been reduced because of COVID-19, we encourage you to reach out to your community manager about rent deferral. You must notify them on or before the day your rent is due. All deferred rent must be paid back within six months.
Other Rent Assistance
Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Helps with past due rent and utilities.
Impact NW
Rent assistance programs and a wide range of anti-poverty services, including an emergency food pantry and energy assistance
Human Solutions
Rent & Utility Assistance
Neighborhood House
Short-term housing assistance
Clackamas County Coordinated Housing Access
Problem-solving and resources to prevent loss of housing, including emergency, transitional and permanent housing referrals
Northwest Pilot Project
Housing services, including rent assistance, for people 55 or older
Urban League of Portland
Rent Assistance
Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
Longer-term housing stability assistance, emergency energy assistance and Rent Well classes
Self Enhancement Inc. (SEI)
Rent and Utility Assistance
Transition Projects
Housing services for short and long-term assistance
Rent Assistance
List of resources based on zip code
PGE: COVID-19 Residential Assistance
Payment options, requests for energy assistance, suspended disconnections for residential customers until August 2021
Portland Water Bureau
Financial assistance on bills for sewer, stormwater, and water