211 Utility Assistance – Online database to find utility assistance programs in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Affordable Connectivity Program – A federal program that helps many low income households pay for broadband service and internet connected devices, decreasing your bill by up to $30 per month, or up to $75 per month off your bill if you reside on qualifying Tribal lands.
Bienestar de la Familia – Connects you with services to help with your PGE, PPL, NW Natural Gas or oil bill. Podemos conectarlo con los servicios para ayudar con su factura de PGE, PPL, NW Natural o con su factura de combustible.
COVID-19 Emergency Rent Assistance Program (ERAP) – A Bienstar de la Familia program that provides rent assistance to prevent households from experiencing evictions and homelessness due to the financial and health impacts of COVID-19. El Programa de Asistencia de Emergencia para el Alquiler (Emergency Rent Assistance Program, ERAP) por COVID-19 ofrece asistencia para pagar el alquiler para evitar que las familias sufran desalojos o falta de hogar debido a los impactos financieros y en la salud del COVID-19.
Comcast – Offering Internet Essentials service to qualified low-income households for $9.95 per month. The company also opened its Wi-Fi hotspots to any American who needs them; visit the Xfinity Wifi page for a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots.
Farmworker Housing Assistance – ODHC is providing rent and utility assistance to underserved communities, including the Hispanic/Latinx community and Agricultural workers living in Oregon.
Home Forward – Works with local community agencies to provide a range of services like emergency hotel vouchers, rent payment, help with eviction prevention, and help with housing placement — to people who are homeless or at risk of eviction.
Lifeline Program – A federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service.
Mortgage Relief Program – OHSI is helping Oregon homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments. Learn more about and apply for the Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund Oregon Homeowner Help website.
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.
PGE – Portland General Electric offers financial assistance, including an Income-Qualified Bill Discount of up to 25% off your energy use for qualified applicants.
Weatherization – Multnomah County Weatherization Program can save you money on your energy bill and improve your indoor air quality. Our free services are available for people with limited incomes. Cost-effective measures may include: Ceiling, wall and floor insulation; Furnace inspection; Heating duct improvements; Air sealing; Ventilation; Energy education.
Ziply – Households eligible for the American Connectivity Plan (ACP) can receive up to $30 off their monthly internet bill – and up to $75 off for eligible households on qualifying Tribal lands.