Portland, Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village and other Multnomah County communities. Confirm your county using your street address; a Portland mailing address can be in another county. Also review the statewide and regional programs above.
County • emergency rent referrals
Multnomah County — eviction prevention
Start with 211 for screening and current rental assistance routes if you have a notice, are facing eviction or may lose housing soon. County programs may connect eligible households to crisis support and partner agencies.
Funds and referral routes change. Tell intake if you have court papers or a near-term deadline.
Housing authority • affordable housing
Home Forward
Explore subsidized apartments, rental assistance programs and waitlist announcements. Availability and application processes differ by property and program; this is a long-term housing route.
Existing rent assistance program questions: 503-802-8333. For immediate crisis help, also call 211.
City • rental rules and referrals
City of Portland — Rental Services Helpdesk
General information about Portland renter protections, relocation rules, forms and community referrals. Serves Portland rental questions; it does not provide individual legal advice, dispute representation, housing or rent payments.
Leave a message or email. Request interpretation or an accessible format if needed.
Native community • housing stability
NAYA Family Center
Housing advocacy, stabilization, shelter and rehousing programs. Property-specific eligibility and waitlists differ. Call to identify the appropriate program and ask about culturally specific support.
Public staff contact: https://www.nayapdx.org/staff/porsha-beed. General inquiries: info@nayapdx.org.
Culturally specific • housing support
Urban League of Portland
Housing programs connecting community members with stable housing resources, with a focus on the needs of Black communities. Ask about assessment, eligibility and the right housing team.
Main office contacts; ask for the appropriate program intake rather than assuming an open cash-assistance application.
Latine community • rent and stabilization
El Programa Hispano Católico
Housing prevention, family stability, housing navigation and utility support. Programs include support for low-income families with children; housing work also extends into Clackamas County.
The organization specifically requires PHONE contact for rent, energy and urgent services; it cannot respond to those requests by email.
People living with HIV • rent assistance
CAP Northwest — housing services
Housing navigation and emergency rental assistance for eligible people living with HIV. Contact the designated coordinator to check eligibility and request an appointment.
CAP main intake: 503-223-5907. Ask which program covers your county and circumstances.
Homelessness • outreach and basic needs
JOIN
Outreach and housing support for people experiencing homelessness, with a Day Space offering basic support and resource connections. Ask how to connect with outreach or the right partner.
Housing services are not available as walk-in appointments at the Day Space. This is not an open emergency cash fund.
Housing stability • rent and utilities
Impact NW
Housing and safety-net support for households at risk of homelessness. Ask the housing team about current screening, referrals and funds for your situation.
Energy assistance: 503-294-7444. Older adult and disability services: 503-721-6760.
Adults 55+ • housing access
Northwest Pilot Project
Housing assessment, advocacy and stabilization for low-income adults age 55 and older who can live independently. Primarily serves Multnomah County; ask about eligibility if outside the county and willing to move here.
Use the housing contact form or phone to request screening. Housing availability is limited.
East county • shelter and housing
Our Just Future
Formerly Human Solutions. Housing stability, affordable housing and homeless services in East Portland and East Multnomah County. Reception can direct you to the appropriate program.
Ask which services are currently operating; the organization announced an energy and utility assistance program closure in September 2026.
Families with children • eviction prevention
Path Home — homelessness prevention
Financial and housing-stability support for eligible Multnomah County households with children at risk of losing housing. Different funding sources have different requirements. Read and complete the current prevention application.
Use “Prevention Application” as the email subject. For family shelter, call 211. The published 503-662-1862 number is a FAX, not a voice intake line.
Youth • LGBTQIA2S+ • foster care transition
New Avenues for Youth
Youth housing options include transitional and community-based housing, supports for young people leaving foster care and LGBTQIA2S+ programs. Age and program requirements vary.
Email to ask which housing option fits; the program page explains intake information and youth shelter routes.
Survivors • safety and shelter referrals
Call to Safety
Confidential support for people affected by domestic or sexual violence. Advocates help with safety planning and connections to shelter and community resources.
24/7 crisis line. Nonurgent email support is available through the website form and may take up to 72 hours; use a safe device/contact method.
Church • limited rent and utilities
St. Andrew Church — Emergency Services
Limited financial help and a food pantry for registered parishioners and residents within I-5 to NE 25th Avenue and Ainsworth to Shaver Street.
Rent/utility hours listed: Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.–noon. Bring proof of address and landlord contact information or your utility bill; confirm before visiting.
Faith-based • homeless services
Catholic Charities of Oregon
Housing transitions, outreach and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness. Programs serve different groups; call the main office to find the appropriate intake route.
Housing Transitions publishes HTPemail@ccoregon.org for that program. Confirm its eligibility and access rules; this is not a general promise of rent payments.