DISCOUNT BROADBAND SERVICE AVAILABLE

"As of May 12, 2021, eligible households will be able to enroll in the program to receive a monthly discount off the cost of broadband service from an approved provider. Eligible households can enroll through an approved provider or by visiting https://getemergencybroadband.org.

Please check www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit for more information, as well as eligibility criteria.

You can find a list of participating providers by state and territory on this webpage, www.fcc.gov/emergency-broadband-benefit-providers.

PGE MATCH PAYMENT PROGRAM

Call today and get help paying your energy bill: 503-228-6322 or 800-542-8818

https://portlandgeneral.com/pge-payment-matching.

PACIFIC POWER COVID RELIEF PROGRAM

If you are a Pacific Power account holder, you may be eligible for utility support. There are two options for account holders

1.Instant Grant: Receive a one-time bill credit, up to $500.

2.Extended Payment Match: Receive monthly bill credits to match your monthly installment payments, up to $1,000.

Funding is limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Click the link to apply

https://csapps.pacificpower.net/public/my-account/payments/bill-payment-assistance/covid-relief-program

RENT & UTILITY ASSISTANCE THROUGH PORTLAND HOUSING BUREAU

Beginning Wednesday, May 19, Oregon Housing and Community Services is accepting applications for the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program to help qualified renters who have experienced financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic, and are at risk of homelessness or housing instability, with past due rent and utilities. For more information, visit: www.oregonrentalassistance.org

The Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP) helps eligible low-income households with their past due rent and utilities. This program uses funds from the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which allocated a collective total of $280 million to Oregon, the City of Portland, and multiple counties in the state. In most cases, approved applications will result in payments made directly to landlords and utility providers.

OTHER RENT & UTILITY RELIEF OPTIONS

Utility Assistance spreadsheet 

Multnomah County COVID-19 Rent Relief Fund Program accessed through calling 211

Waitlist is current CLOSED, but check back regularly for update. Click link for more info https://www.211info.org/multco-rent#Status-en

on 211 they also have the:

DECLARATION OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP FOR EVICTION PROTECTION - protects you from eviction if you can't pay rent

https://www.courts.oregon.gov/forms/Documents/FED-NoticeProtectionDeclHardship.pdf

You must fill this form out and get a copy of it to your landlord.

This fund seems like a really good option too:

Landlord Compensation Fund - landlord must call to apply for program.

https://lcf.oregon.gov/lcf

503-986-2000

You give the number and website to your landlord, and they can apply for funds to cover your rent.

Oregon Public Utility Commission

keeps electric from being turned off, waives late fees, will help you find energy assistance

503-378-6600

SEI - Self Enhancement has utility assistance

503-713-5590

NAYA - utility assistance (10am-10:10am energy hotline open on March 1st)

503-972-2463