Housing, Utilites, and Rental Assistance

Lifeline Assistance Program: Free cell phone service for qualifying users

P: 866-594-3644

County: Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas

Oregon Lifeline: Offers free and discounted phone and internet services for eligible customers

P: 800-848-4442

County: Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas

211 Centralized Utility Assistance: Connects people to specific services/resources depending on their need

P: 211

County: Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas

IRCO Utility Assistance: Assists with housing navigation and placement, eviction prevention, and utilities and rent assistance. Culturally specific and responsive

P: 503-234-1541

County: Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas

Impact NW Utility Assistance: Provide energy assistance related information 

P: 971-308-7356

County: Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas

Portland Water Bureau: Financial assistance with sewer, stormwater, and water bill for eligible customers

P: 503-823-7770

County: Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas

Internet Essentials: Affordable home internet for qualifying households based on income

P: 855-846-8376

County: Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas

Community Action: Free weatherization assistance to income qualified residents in Washington County

P: 503-906-6550

County: Washington

Oregon Energy Fund: Tool for locating energy assistance programs near you

P: 971-386-2124

County: Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas

Our Just Future: Utility assistance for low income Portland & East Multnomah residents

P: Heat/Power: 503-405-7877  or Water: 503-548-0217 

County: Multnomah

Latino Network: offers energy assistance to Multnomah County residents 

P: 503-208-2174

County: Multnomah

St. Vincent De Paul: Provides utility assistance to households at risk of shut-of

P: 503-235-8431

County: Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas

211 Rent Assistance: Centralized list of programs offering rental assistance

P: 211

County: Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas

Home Forward: Offers short and long term rent assistance for eligible households

P: 503-802-8333

County: Multnomah

Community Action: Emergency rental assistance available to Washington County residents that meet requirements

P: 503-615-0770

County: Washington

Housing Choice Voucher: Housing subsidy for low income families, seniors, and people with disabilities (previously Section 8)

P: Multnomah: 503-802-8300 Washington: 503-846-4794 Clackamas: 503-655-8267 

County: Mutnomah, Washington and Clackamas

HRSN Housing Benefit: Health Related Social Needs Benefit is for OHP members needing help with utilities, rent, or other housing associated costs

P: 800-273-0557

County: Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas

St. Vincent De Paul: Help low income households make their rent & support with eviction notices

P: 503-235-8431

County: Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas

Clackamas County: Low cost, privately owned apartments available at lower than market rates

P: 503-655-8267

County: Clackamas

Transition Projects: Long and short term housing programs for folks with disabilities, veterans, previously incarcerated, or experiencing chronic homelessness

P: 503-280-4700

County: Multnomah

Safe Place Housing: 24/7 drop-in shelter with essential hygiene and social services

P: 503-222-9661

County: Washington

El Programa Hispano Catolico: rapid rehousing program that covers move-in expenses and provides short term case management

P: 503-669-8350

County: Multnomah

Our Just Future: Affordable rental housing in East Portland, Gresham and Fairview

P: 503-548-0200 

County: Multnomah

Blanchet House: 7-9 month sober residential program 

P: 503-241-4340

County: Multnomah

Northwest Pilot Project: Locates affordable housing for low-income seniors (55+)

P: 503-227-5605

County: Multnomah

Central City Concern: Affordable housing in the Portland metro area

P: 503-525-8483

County: Multnomah

Cascadia Health: Affordable housing units for residents struggling with mental illness or addiction

P: 971-380-3164

County: Multnomah

New Narrative: Transitional, permanent, and independent housing 

P: 971-341-4111

County: Multnomah and Washington