East County Resolutions – Helps landlords and tenants resolve conflicts and avoid eviction through mediation. Trained mediators facilitate conversations to negotiate repayment plans, lease terms, and solutions without costly court processes. Contact East County Resolutions to schedule a session.
Eviction Defense Project – Provides free legal assistance to low-income tenants facing eviction. Services include information, legal advice, and full representation for renters with an active eviction court case. To qualify, tenants must meet income requirements and provide case details. Contact via email at evictiondefense@oregonlawcenter.org or visit their website.
Expunge Your Eviction Record – Oregon law allows certain eviction records to be cleared automatically after a waiting period based on case outcome. Tenants can check their status online through the Oregon Judicial Department.
Fair Housing Council of Oregon – Provides education and enforcement to prevent housing discrimination. Call 503-223-8197 or visit fhco.org.
Home Forward – Answers common questions about qualifying for housing, HUD-subsidized apartments, and waitlist openings. Includes details on income guidelines, project-based Section 8, and where to find immediate housing help by calling 2-1-1.
Housing Search Tools & Strategies – Offers guidance for finding housing in Multnomah County, including tips for overcoming barriers like poor credit or rental history. Provides links to housing search tools, affordable housing listings, and resources for creating a strong rental application.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) – Free legal help for low-income tenants on housing issues, including eviction defense.
Oregon Community Alliance of Tenants (CAT) – CAT is Oregon’s only statewide, grassroots, tenant-controlled, tenant-rights organization that educates, organizes, and develops the leadership of low-income tenants to demand safe, stable, and affordable rental homes.
Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Housing Benefits – Offers Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) housing support for eligible OHP members. Benefits may include up to six months of rent or utility assistance, storage fees, tenancy support, and home safety or health-related modifications. These benefits are not for emergencies and require meeting specific health and financial criteria.
Oregon Housing Insights Tool – Interactive map and database of affordable rental housing funded by local, state, or federal programs, plus displacement analysis.
Portland Tenants United (PTU) – Tenant union offering organizing resources and guidance for renters.
Rent Well – A free online course that helps Oregon residents overcome housing barriers and become successful renters. Graduates receive a Rent Well Certificate to show landlords.