← All life events
Facing eviction
10 programs people in this spot often look for.
A renters' rights hotline
Program: Community Alliance of Tenants Renters' Rights Hotline
A free hotline giving tenants clear information about their rights and practical steps to protect them.
Who qualifies: Anyone who needs it — no application
See the rule
“The Renters' Rights Hotline gives tenants detailed information about their rights and practical suggestions to help protect those rights.” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Skip or delay court filing fees
Program: Multnomah County Circuit Court Fee Waiver / Fee Deferral
If you can't afford a court filing fee, you can ask the court to waive or delay it — for family, small claims, and landlord-tenant cases.
Who it’s for: People who can't afford court filing fees, based on income or benefits you already get
See the rule
“A request for waiver or deferral of a fee needs to be submitted for review by a Customer Service Clerk on the 2 nd floor of the Multnomah County Courthouse on the same day you are filing your documents.” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Section 8 rent vouchers in Multnomah County
Program: Housing Choice Voucher Program (Home Forward)
A rent subsidy paid to your landlord so you pay a reduced share of the rent.
Who it’s for: People who live in Multnomah County — households at or below 50% of area median income; the waitlist opens by lottery
⚠ The waitlist opens only occasionally by lottery — check whether it is open before you rely on it.
See the rule
“The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program helps people in our community afford rent by covering part of the cost.” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Emergency rent help to stop eviction
Program: Multnomah County Eviction Prevention / Emergency Rent Assistance
Direct crisis support, landlord negotiation, and step-by-step help applying for emergency rent assistance if you've gotten an eviction notice, a written notice to vacate, or are at high risk of losing your housing. Contact 211info to be connected.
Who it’s for: People who live in Portland or Multnomah County — renters in Multnomah County who are behind on rent or facing eviction
See the rule
“If you have received an eviction notice, a written notice to vacate, or are at high risk of losing your housing within the next 21 days, immediate help is available.” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Help paying past-due rent
Program: Oregon Eviction Prevention Rapid Response (OR-EPRR)
Pays past-due rent, utilities, deposits, and up to a month of future rent if you have an eviction court case. Applications open at the start of each month.
Who it’s for: Renters with an active eviction court case (very limited slots each month)
⚠ The EPRR rental assistance program accepts applications at the beginning of each month. We are able to accept approximately 45 applications each month based on the amount of funding available.
See the rule
“The EPRR rental assistance program accepts applications at the beginning of each month. We are able to accept approximately 45 applications each month based on the amount of funding available.” Official site ↗
“Repairs and damage remediation up to $2,500” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Free eviction-defense lawyers for renters
Program: Oregon Law Center Eviction Defense Project
Free legal advice and court representation for tenants facing an eviction case. Contact them before your first court date.
Who it’s for: Homes making under about $1,660 a month (for 1 person) — low-income renters facing an eviction court case, regardless of immigration status
See the rule
“The Eviction Defense Project provides free legal assistance to low-income tenants across the state facing eviction court cases.” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
A renter class that unlocks a landlord damage guarantee
Program: Rent Well Tenant Education
A free tenant-education course; graduates can offer landlords a fund that covers up to $5,000 in unpaid rent or damages — helping people with rental barriers get approved.
Who it’s for: Renters with a barrier to housing (income at or below 60% of area median for the landlord guarantee)
See the rule
“Rent Well, a program of Transition Projects, is a 15-hour tenant education program that helps empower OR & WA residents with the knowledge and skills to navigate renting successfully.” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Cash from your landlord if you're forced out
Program: Portland Renter Relocation Assistance
Your landlord must pay you cash if they evict you without cause, raise your rent 10% or more, or force you out — from $2,900 up to $4,500, based on your home's size.
Who it’s for: People who rent, and people who live in Portland — Portland renters facing a no-cause eviction, a non-renewal, a big rent increase, or a major lease change
See the rule
“Studio or Single Room Occupancy (SRO) $2,900 1-Bedroom $3,300 2-Bedroom $4,200 3-Bedroom or larger $4,500” Official site ↗
“No-cause eviction Notice of non-renewal of a fixed term lease (not becoming month-to-month) Qualified landlord reason for termination Rent increase of 10% or more over a 12-month period Substantial change of lease terms” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Long-term rent help funded by the Metro measure
Program: Regional Long-Term Rent Assistance (RLRA)
A flexible, long-term rent subsidy plus move-in help and case management.
Who it’s for: Very low-income households facing housing instability in the Portland metro; enroll through a service provider
See the rule
“The Regional Long-Term Rent Assistance (RLRA) program provides a rent subsidy to qualified low-income tenants” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Rent, deposit, and utility help for veterans
Program: Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
Temporary help with rent arrears, deposits, moving costs, and utilities, plus case management to get or keep housing.
Who it’s for: Veterans — low-income veteran families who are homeless or at risk (income at or below 80% of area median)
See the rule
“SSVF grants provide housing stability services to low-income Veteran families who are experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of experiencing homelessness” Official site ↗
This is a candidate, not a decision. Funding and application windows change and are not published anywhere we can check — confirm directly with the program before you rely on it.
Browse every program by kind of help instead.