Housing Support Services

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Do you need help with rent and utility costs, a down payment for a home, or financial counseling to navigate housing challenges? ReOregon’s Housing Support Services connects households affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds of 2020 with safe, affordable, and permanent housing solutions.

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Apply for the Intermediate Housing Assistance (IHA) program by June 30, 2026. After this date, no new applications will be accepted.

See if you qualify

You may be eligible for Housing Support Services if you were affected by the 2020 Labor Day wildfires and straight-line winds and lived in one of the following counties at that time: Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, or Marion.

Housing Support Services includes multiple programs, and each one has different eligibility requirements. To find out if you qualify, visit the program pages below for full eligibility details.

Some programs may prioritize households with lower incomes or verified home losses.

Our programs

We offer three types of assistance: help with rent and utility costs, guidance on financial and housing challenges, and support for homebuyers with down payment and closing costs.

One application covers all programs you qualify for.

We are now accepting applications for all programs! Before you apply, see what documents are required.

Intermediate Housing Assistance (IHA)

IHA provides short-term housing needs such as rent and utility costs. Note that participants are required to pay 30% of their monthly adjusted income toward rent.

Apply by June 30, 2026. This is the last day to submit an application for this program.

Learn more about IHA

Down Payment Assistance Program

This pathway provides assistance with down payment and closing costs for qualified first time homebuyers who may need additional financial support.

A home must be purchased within one of the eight affected counties, but it does not have to be in the county where your previous home was damaged or where you currently live.

Learn more about DPA

Housing Counseling Services

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-certified housing counselors will provide in-depth assistance to individuals and families on a wide range of financial and housing-related topics to create personalized action plans to achieve housing needs and goals. Services may include household budgeting, eviction protection, legal aid, and more.

Learn more about Housing Counseling Services

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Stay informed for updates about Housing Support Services and other ReOregon programs. Learn more about how individuals and families can return to stable housing.

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If you are a ReOregon Subrecipient, you can find the full policy manual in your program toolkit. If you would like a copy of the HSS policy manual, please email: reoregon@hcs.oregon.gov.

Call our Call Center at 877-510-6800 or 541-250-0938.