Family Housing
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ENERGY / RENT ASSISTANCE HOTLINE: 503-405-7877
RENTERS RIGHTS HOTLINE: 503-288-0130
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CASCADE MANAGEMENT
503-682-7788 | www.cascade-management.com
Cascade Management oversees a huge number of low-income properties, some with affiliation to social service and charitable organizations. Visit the website for more specific information. Website also has direct contact info for each property.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
503-231-4866 | 2740 SE Powell Blvd. Portland, OR 97202 | www.catholiccharitiesoregon.org
Catholic Charities offers a multitude of programs and services including affordable housing developments, transitional housing programs, social services/family support, disaster relief services, financial wellness programs, refugee resettlement, immigration legal services, pregnancy support and adoption services, and services targeted to low income Latinos. El Programa Hispano includes emergency and on-going social services, domestic violence and sexual assault programs, parent/child development, etc. More info below in the Culturally Specific services sections.
COMMUNITY ALLIANCE OF TENANTS
503-288-0130 | 1320 NE 63rd Ave. Portland, OR 97213 | www.oregoncat.org
Provides resources and advocacy to offer safe, stable and affordable rental homes in the community.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
503-293-4038 | www.cpahinc.org
Non-profit providing affordable housing and community development services to SW Portland and Washington County.
FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF OREGON
503-223-8197 (8:30-4:00 M-F) or 1-800-424-3247 ext. 2 (1:00-4:00 M/Tu/Th) | 1221 SW Yamhill St. #305, Portland, OR 97205 | www.fhco.org
The Fair Housing Council of Oregon (FHCO) is a non-profit civil rights organization driven to eliminate illegal housing discrimination through enforcement and education across Oregon.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
503-287-9529 | 1478 NE Killingsworth St. Portland, OR 97211 | www.habitat.org
Programs to help low-income families realize the dream of owning their own home. Also, programs to assist low-income homeowners with repair and renovation projects.
HOME FORWARD (Formerly Portland Housing Authority)
503-802-8300 | 135 SW Ash Street, Portland, OR 97204 | www.homeforward.org
Section 8 program offers subsidized/voucher housing for individuals and families. Priority to seniors, persons with disabilities, and people who are working or engaged in education or training programs. (Website in Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Russian, Croatian and Arabic)
HOUSING CONNECTIONS
Easy to use search engine for people to find affordable housing (30% of income) all throughout Portland, OR. Housing Connections also operates the Rent Well Program which is a course for people with rental barriers such as evictions, criminal history, and/or poor credit. When you complete the course you are provided a certificate. There is a list of landlords that have agreed to accept Rent Well certificate holders as tenants. See the website for more details and a list of places that offer the Rent Well course.
HUMAN SOLUTIONS
503-548-0200 | 12350 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97236 | www.humansolutions.org
503-404-7875 | 124 NE 181st, Gresham, OR 97230 | www.humansolutions.org
Assists low-income and homeless families and individuals gain self-sufficiency by providing affordable housing, family support services, job readiness training, and economic development opportunities. They own and operate 17+ affordable housing sites in East Portland, Gresham, and Fairview. See website for listings of buildings with descriptions and contact information. They operate the Emergency Family Shelter at 16015 SE Stark St. They provide rental assistance, utility assistance, and limited eviction prevention.
IMPACT NW
503-294-7400 or 503-721-1740 (Ask for "Housing Worker of the Day") | 10055 E Burnside St., Portland, OR 97216 | www.impactnw.org
503-721-1740 | 10055 E Burnside St.
503-721-6766 | 7211 SE 62nd Ave
Impact NW offers both permanent housing and support services for families experiencing homelessness, as well as transitional housing for families, especially those dealing with substance abuse, mental illness, or DV situations. Transitional housing also offers support such as job-readiness training, parenting classes, and after-school programs. For families facing eviction, they also provide Emergency Rent Assistance. Utility assistance also provided.
INNOVATIVE HOUSING, INC
503-226-4368 | 219 NW 2nd Ave Portland, OR 97209 | www.innovativehousinginc.com
Affordable rental housing including some with subsidies. They also have home ownership initiatives and other family and community services. Call or see website for more details and rental listings.
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
503-246-1663 | 7780 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219 | www.nhpdx.org
Neighborhood House offers a transitional housing program to provide hope and stability for homeless families with children. Turning Point offers small one bedroom efficiency units located in Southwest Portland, as well as 'scattered site' housing throughout Multnomah County. Families need to be referred by a social service agency. Also offer utility and food assistance.
NORTHWEST HOUSING ALTERNATIVES
503-654-1007 ext. 100 | 2316 SE Willard St., Milwaukie, OR 97222 | www.nhpdx.org
Offers low income rentals primarily to seniors and families. The Home Base program offers Emergency Rent Assistance to families on the verge of homelessness, as well as help with eviction and relocation. They also operate an emergency family shelter called Annie Ross House.
OXFORD HOUSES OF OREGON
Alcohol/drug free shared housing living environment. Each house is self-supporting and democratically run by the members. Must have a desire to live clean and sober, be able to pay an equal share of expenses, have completed alcohol/drug treatment, and had a significant period of abstinence. Various locations all over the country. See website for listing of sites in Oregon. Some, but not all are open to parents with children.
RELAY RESOURCES
503-261-1266 | NE 148th Ave Portland, OR 97230 | www.relayresources.org
Provides affordable housing through subsidized and Section 8 programs. They also provide educational training and job opportunities to people with mental, physical, and developmental disabilities.
PORTLAND COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT INITIATIVES, INC (PCRI)
503-288-2923 | 6329 NE Martin Luther King Blvd. Portland, OR 97211 | www.pcrihome.org
Affordable rental housing and other community development services. Serving North and Northeast Portland. Call or see website for more details and rental listings.
PUBLIC HOUSING DATABASE
This website provides detailed information about what housing is available, and whether the listing is a non-profit housing resource, HUD apartment, or subsidized housing.
REACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
503-501-5733 | 4150 SW Moody Ave Portland, OR 97239 | www.reachcdc.org
Affordable rental housing and other community development services. Call or see the website for more details and rental listings.
ROSE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
503-788-8052 | 5215 SE Duke St. Portland, OR 97206 | www.rosecdc.org
Affordable rental housing and other community development services. Call or see the website for more details and rental listings.
SALVATION ARMY
503-794-3200 or 1-800-481-3280 | 8495 SE Monterey Ave. Happy Valley, OR 97086 | www.salvationarmyusa.org
Specialized programs that focus on key social issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, and at-risk young women, some who may be pregnant or parenting. Visit the website for more information.
SELF ENHANCEMENT, INC.
503-285-0493 / 503-972-3699 (Housing) / 503-240-0828 (Energy) | 4803 NE 7th Ave Portland, OR 97211 | www.selfenhancement.org
Housing assistance, energy/utility assistance, employment programs, home safety and reunification services, domestic violence services, parent-child development programs, parenting classes, support groups, as well as extensive youth services.