A free, confidential statewide helpline and resource directory that connects people in all 36 Oregon counties with housing, shelter, food, utilities, health care, child care, transportation, and other services.
Who qualifies: Anyone in Oregon seeking community-resource information or referrals.
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.
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.
A tenant-education hotline that gives Oregon renters information about their rights and practical suggestions for protecting those rights.
Who qualifies: Renters anywhere in Oregon. Callbacks outside funded counties may require CAT membership; check the official hotline page for current rules.
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.
Two confidential, gender-inclusive emergency shelters in Multnomah County for adults and children affected by domestic violence, with advocacy and basic-needs support for stays of up to 12 weeks.
Who qualifies: Adults and children affected by domestic violence. A Safety Stabilization Assessment is required before shelter consideration, and placement depends on availability.
Centralized housing office for CCC's portfolio of over 2,300 units.
Who qualifies: Very low-income individuals and families, often with barriers to housing.
The entry point for Portland’s Homeless Youth Continuum, providing screening and connections to shelter, housing, and other services for young adults experiencing homelessness.
Who qualifies: Young adults ages 18–24 who are currently experiencing homelessness.
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.
An 11-room, confidential, gender-inclusive emergency shelter for adults, children, and pets fleeing intimate-partner violence, with round-the-clock advocacy and help moving toward stable housing.
Who qualifies: Anyone impacted by domestic violence, regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, immigration status, primary language, or sexuality. Shelter screening and space availability determine placement.
Housing support and homelessness prevention for eligible veterans and their households, including housing case management and possible temporary financial assistance. Call or complete the provider's pre-screening form to discuss eligibility and available services.
Who qualifies: Served in U.S. Military; experiencing or at risk of homelessness; low-income.
Housing, health, benefits, and referral support for veterans who are homeless or at risk, including connection to the Portland Community Resource and Referral Center and HUD-VASH when eligible.
Who qualifies: Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Veterans, family members, friends, and supporters may call the national line for help connecting to services.
Provides home and community-based services, housing search, and placement.
Who qualifies: Individuals with mental health challenges experiencing homelessness.
Prevention, rapid-rehousing, and permanent-supportive-housing programs for people experiencing homelessness or poverty. Program enrollment comes through county coordinated-access systems.
Who qualifies: Individuals and families assessed and referred by coordinated access in Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, or Clark County. Final eligibility depends on the specific program and available opening.
Day services for young people that include meals, showers, laundry, clothing, computers, internet, supportive advocates, activities, and connections to housing, education, employment, and other programs.
Who qualifies: Young people ages 16–24 who complete screening through the Homeless Youth Continuum.
A free day program with meals, showers, laundry, mail and internet access, case management, and help exploring transitional and community housing options.
Who qualifies: Young adults ages 16–24 who have been screened into the Homeless Youth Continuum. Young adults may also visit to begin the screening process.
A year-round, trauma-informed family shelter with private bedrooms, meals, basic-needs resources, case management, and help finding and retaining permanent housing.
Who qualifies: Families who are currently experiencing homelessness and have children under age 18 in their care. Access is managed through 211.
Income-restricted affordable rental homes, primarily in North and Northeast Portland, with unit-specific limits at 30%, 50%, or 60% of area median income.
Who qualifies: Households whose gross annual income is at or below the limit for the selected home. Income generally must equal at least 1.5 times the rent unless the household has a qualifying tenant-based voucher. Occupancy and screening rules also apply.
Drop-in services, case management, and housing support for self-identified women experiencing homelessness, including showers, laundry, phone and computer access, information, and referrals. Move-in assistance may be available to qualified program participants when funds are available.
Who qualifies: Self-identified women age 25 or older who are experiencing homelessness and do not have children in their care. Contact the program to confirm eligibility for housing assistance.
An Information and Assistance specialist helps older adults evaluate options and find resources for housing, caregiver needs, transportation, and other concerns.
Who qualifies: Older adults and people seeking aging-related information or assistance. Contact staff to confirm eligibility for specific programs.
Culturally specific housing-prevention and supportive services, including family stability, eviction support, emergency rental assistance, needs assessment, rapid rehousing, and housing placement and retention. The organization also offers gas and electric bill assistance for low-income Multnomah County households; call to ask about current access.
Who qualifies: People with limited or no income who need housing help, are experiencing homelessness, or are at risk of homelessness. Requirements vary by program; the Family Stability program serves families with children under 18.
Information and referral for people with disabilities who need help locating community resources, including housing, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
Who qualifies: People with disabilities seeking information, referrals, advocacy, peer support, or independent-living services.
Culturally specific advocacy, longer-term housing stability assistance, shelter, and rapid rehousing for unhoused families.
Who qualifies: Families of at least two people who are actively seeking permanent housing in the Portland area and have at least one household member who identifies as Native American or Alaska Native. Families with youth under 25 are prioritized.
Culturally specific housing assistance that connects Black community members and others to stable housing resources and solutions.
Who qualifies: People seeking housing stability support, with a focus on Black communities. Current program eligibility and openings are not listed on the public page; call the Urban League for screening information.
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.
A nonprofit affordable-housing provider with income-restricted apartments for individuals, families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Who qualifies: Eligibility, income limits, age or program restrictions, and vacancy status vary by property. Review the selected property’s criteria before applying.
Ask local volunteers for help with moving tasks such as packing or carrying belongings. Help depends on a volunteer accepting your request. A moving crew, truck and moving date are not guaranteed.
Who qualifies: People in Portland who need practical help. Submit a request for review; a caseworker or another contact can help make the request. Confirm whether your move addresses can be supported.
Costs: Volunteer time is free. You are responsible for needed materials. Confirm any vehicle or other expenses before arranging a move.
Furniture and household essentials for people setting up a home. Request an appointment yourself or through a partner agency at the Portland, Tigard or Gresham furniture bank.
Who qualifies: People who lack essential furniture. A partner agency may help arrange access and cover fees. Self-referrals are also accepted; contact Community Warehouse to confirm your address and delivery options.
Costs: Self-referral: $150 for furniture, plus $250 if delivery is needed. Agency support may cover fees; do not assume the service is free.
Request free nasal naloxone, a medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose, to be mailed in plain packaging. Use the program's online request form; instructions are included with the order.
Who qualifies: People in Oregon with access to a mailing address that can receive the order. No prescription, ID check, or insurance is required. Agencies, organizations, and schools should use the separate bulk-ordering program linked on the provider's website.
Safety-related financial help for eligible domestic violence survivors. Assistance can cover housing or utility deposits, a moving truck, storage and essential replacement belongings.
Who qualifies: Oregon residents who are pregnant, or are a parent or relative caring for a minor child, and face domestic violence now or a risk of it in the future. Household income must meet the program's limits; ODHS determines eligibility.
Costs: Up to $3,200 over a 90-day assistance period, based on eligibility and needs. Payments go to approved providers or landlords, not unrestricted cash.
A discount on eligible electricity charges for qualifying Portland General Electric residential customers. Apply directly through PGE to reduce future energy charges.
Who qualifies: Residential PGE customers who meet household income requirements. Your address must be served by PGE; living in a listed county alone does not qualify you.
Costs: Discount of 15% to 80% on eligible energy charges. This is not cash assistance, payment of earlier charges or a utility-deposit grant.
Free classes on budgeting, saving, credit, banking, and managing debt. Online sessions and some in-person classes are available; visit the provider's calendar to choose a class and register.
Who qualifies: Community members interested in financial education. The provider lists its live classes as free and open to the community; check each class for its format and registration instructions.
A free mobile hotspot and 200GB of internet data per year for five years for eligible K-12 student households. A parent or guardian can apply directly through T-Mobile; this is not unlimited home internet.
Who qualifies: Households with an eligible K-12 student. A parent or guardian must provide proof of eligibility through a qualifying program such as the National School Lunch Program, SNAP, Medicaid, Community Eligibility Provision, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. Check T-Mobile's current documentation and coverage requirements.
Availability can change. Contact the provider to confirm current access.