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Housing help in Multnomah County

Compare housing programs serving Multnomah County, including rent help, emergency shelter, affordable-housing pathways, and navigation support. Each listing shows contact options and when Housing Navigator last verified it.

30 verified listingsLatest review August 10, 2026

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Supportive servicesMultnomah County, OR

211info Multnomah

211info is a resource directory and contact center that helps people find information and support services in their area, accessible by phone at 211 or through their website.

OR
Apply: Phone
Legal aidAll Oregon

Oregon Law Center Eviction Defense

Provides free legal assistance to low-income Oregon renters facing an eviction court case. The program may offer legal information, advice, or court representation after reviewing the case. Renters should contact the program immediately and before their first court appearance. This program does not provide rent assistance.

Who qualifies: Low-income renters anywhere in Oregon with an active eviction court case. Multnomah County renters may also request help after receiving a landlord termination notice, even before a court case is filed. Services are available regardless of immigration status.

OR
Apply: Phone
Emergency shelterMultnomah County, OR

Transition Projects – Shelter Access

Access point for Transition Projects’ emergency and short-term shelters in Portland. Programs provide temporary shelter, meals, showers, laundry, case management, wellness support, and help moving toward permanent housing. Shelters are not available for drop-in entry; a reservation or referral is required.

Who qualifies: Adults experiencing homelessness, including individuals and couples. Placement depends on bed availability and each shelter’s requirements. Some programs have specific eligibility based on household type, medical vulnerability, housing status, or sobriety expectations.

Multnomah County, OR
Apply: Walk-in
Emergency shelterMultnomah County, OR

JOIN Outreach

Mobile outreach for people experiencing homelessness in Portland. JOIN staff meet people where they are—including on the streets, in encampments, and in vehicles—to build relationships, address barriers, connect them with resources, and support their transition into permanent housing.

Who qualifies: Individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Portland, particularly people sleeping outside, in vehicles, or in encampments.

Multnomah County, OR
Apply: Phone
Supportive servicesMultnomah County, OR

Janus Youth - Access Center

Single point-of-entry for youth seeking services through Portland’s Homeless Youth Continuum.

Who qualifies: Ages 16-24; experiencing homelessness in Multnomah County.

Portland, OR
Apply: Phone
OutreachMultnomah County, OR

JOIN – Leasing and Housing Placement Support

Helps individuals and families overcome barriers to renting permanent housing. The program offers housing placement assistance, financial support, landlord coordination, and continued help securing and maintaining stable housing.

Who qualifies: Individuals and families facing barriers to the traditional rental market, including low income, limited rental history, unstable employment, disability, immigration status, previous evictions, or justice-system involvement. Participants must be referred through JOIN’s Placement or Retention teams.

Multnomah County,, OR
Apply: Phone
Rent assistanceMultnomah County, OR

Our Just Future – Lilac Meadows Family Shelter

Year-round emergency shelter in Southeast Portland for families experiencing homelessness. Lilac Meadows provides private rooms, meals, help accessing community services, and support finding permanent housing. There is no walk-in access; call 211 for screening and coordinated intake.

Who qualifies: Families with one or more adults and at least one minor child, or individuals in their third trimester of pregnancy, who are experiencing homelessness. Eligibility and placement are determined through 211.

Portland, OR
Apply: Referral required· Referral required

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