Renter Support

Emergency Rent Assistance is currently being delivered through Community Action’s trusted community partners.

While we are not able to offer direct rental support to the general community right now, we’re still here for you. Our team can connect you with other resources that may be able to help. 

If you need support with essential bills, our Utility Assistance Program can help you stay current.

What You Can Do Now

Due to limited funding and staffing, Emergency Rent Assistance is offered with these guidelines:

  • Applications must be submitted through an approved Washington County partner agency.

  • We’re unable to accept walk-in requests or direct applications from the public.

  • Assistance may be paused or temporarily closed if we reach capacity.

If you need housing support now, we encourage you to explore the following resources:

Housing Assistance

  • Eviction Prevention Rapid Response Program: Applications open June 16, 2025. Apply here or contact 833-746-8167, oreprr@pplfirst.com. 

  • Affordable Housing in Washington County: View properties here and contact landlords directly to inquire about assistance.

  • St. Vincent De Paul:

    • Tigard: 503-639-4179

    • Beaverton: 503-906-4702

    • Hillsboro: 503-693-7528

    • Portland: 503-235-8431

    • Forest Grove: 503-357-9647 

  • Health Share of Oregon: 503-468-5375, hrsn@211info.org

  • Call 211 or visit https://www.211info.org/ for help locating housing support in your area.

Legal Aid and Eviction Support

Rent Well Program Details & Eligibility

Rent Well is a free, 15-hour class designed to give you the tools and knowledge to rent with confidence. You'll learn about tenant rights and responsibilities, fair housing laws, finding housing, and overcoming rental challenges. Rent Well classes are free and open to all. 

Attend in person: Register for a class

Learn online at your own pace: Access the self-paced course at rentwell.org.

Graduates earn a certificate and may qualify for extra landlord support through the Rent Guarantee Fund, which helps landlords feel confident renting to low-income tenants by covering unpaid rent, eviction costs, and property damage if needed.

Eligibility Requirements for Rent Guarantee Fund
You may qualify for the Rent Guarantee Fund if you:

  • Successfully complete the Rent Well course 

  • Earn 60% or less of the area's median income

  • Are homeless or unstably housed

  • Have barriers like poor credit, eviction history, criminal history, or prior ward of the court

  • Are a resident of Oregon

Find more information about Rent Well at rentwell.org.

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