Rental Assistance

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OREGON'S STATEWIDE EVICTION MORATORIUM PROTECTIONS EXPIRED ON JUNE 30, 2021, AND ARE NO LONGER ACTIVE

General Rent Assistance: In addition to COVID19 specific resources listed below, a general 211info specialist can help you find additional rent assistance in your area. https://www.211info.org/contact

To search our database for resources please visit https://www.211info.org/search-resources

Some counties or affiliate agencies have established COVID-19 specific rent relief programs for those financially impacted by the pandemic. Please note that all programs will vary in scope and intake process. Programs may open and close periodically based on funding and applicant volume, continue to check resource for updated information regarding the program. For additional rent resources, please contact us.

We encourage renters to connect with any cultural organizations they may be a member of, because they may be another access point for assistance.

Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP)

Oregon Housing and Community Services is distributing $280 million to qualified renters who have experienced financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic and are at risk of homelessness or housing instability.

OERAP will cover up to 12 months of past due rent and three months of forward rent, once all past due rent is paid. The program will also cover past due utility costs including electricity, gas, home energy services, water, sewer, trash, internet and bulk fuels.

Program funds will be prioritized based on need, it is not first come, first served. Everyone who turns in a completed application will have their application reviewed. This program is offered to Oregonians regardless of their immigration status and will not impact the recipient's eligibility for other federal programs such as SNAP or Medicaid.

Please click here to check your eligibility and apply. If you need assistance with your application materials, you reach out to your local program administrator.

For more information on the OERAP program, please visit oregonrentalassistance.org.

Supporting Tenants Accessing Rental Relief (STARR):

The Supporting Tenants Accessing Rental Relief (STARR) program helps keep households in stable housing situations when facing eviction and other housing emergencies due to COVID-19, including paying back rent, housing fees and assisting with costs associated with being re-housed after a period of homelessness. The program is funded by Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and is provided through local Community Action Agencies.