Housing Help

How to Apply for Emergency Rent Assistance

Please call our prevention line at 503-615-0770 to be screened for eligibility on Thursday, May 15th 2025 at 9:00 am

Emergency rent assistance is available to Washington County residents who meet ALL of the following criteria:

Have a Notice for nonpayment of rent in hand from your landlord for the current month in which you are applying for (Applications at Higher risk of eviction will be prioritized)
Household has not received emergency rent assistance in the past twelve months
Are below the 50% Area Median Income (see income table below)

Emergency Rent eligibility criteria and eligible amount are based on projected funding sources and are subject to change at any time.

Important Emergency Rent Updates

INFORMATION TO KNOW WHEN REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCY RENT

Effective December 2024, eviction prevention team may be able to assist with all or a portion of your rental
arrears.
Calls to our emergency rent line 503-615-0770 will be answered on the 15th of the month. If the 15th of the month falls on a weekend please contact us the following Monday
Calls will be answered on a first come first serve basis, starting at 9:00 am until all available appointments are filled.
When you request a screening for rent assistance by phone, please be prepared to give us full names, dates of birth, social security numbers for everyone in the household, an estimated monthly GROSS income amount the household has received in the past 30 days, and be prepared to provide/upload a copy of your current nonpayment of rent notice from your landlord.
If you have a pending application with our agency for Emergency Rent Assistance and need the status of your application, please contact us at 503-615-0770 and leave us a detailed voice message with your inquiry
Washington County Households must be under 50% Area Median Income to be eligible for emergency rent assistance. Please click HERE to see the current income guidelines

TENANT RESOURCES

Please click HERE for important information about Washington County eviction court and the process
If you are summoned for first appearance eviction court please WATCH this helpful video on Landlord Tenant First Appearance
Go to Oregon Law Center, Community Alliance of Tenants, or Oregon Renters Rights for more information or to seek legal advice
Housing Mediation is available for tenants, landlords/housing providers wishing to discuss issues related to rent, repairs, communication, or any other problems or concerns related to the living arrangement. Mediation is free, voluntary, and confidential. If you want to learn more or participate, email Housing Mediation, or call 503-526-3733 for housing mediation.
For other Rent Assistance resources please contact 211 info

Please see our Emergency Rent Frequently Asked Questions HERE.

I'm homeless

If you are homeless or are at imminent risk of becoming homeless, call Community Connect at 503-640-3263. You will speak to a staff member who will screen your situation. If you are eligible, we will schedule an assessment appointment to meet with a Community Resource Advocate. This person will assess your situation and help determine if services in Washington County are available to help you.