Housing Assistance

Below are a wide range of housing support services, including homeownership assistance, rent and utility help, food resources, legal aid, fair housing support, immigrant and refugee services, and wildfire recovery. Whether you're facing housing instability or need help navigating available programs, you'll find resources and contact information below to start getting the housing support you need.

Please note: OHCS doesn't provide direct services. Call 211 or visit 211info.org to find resources in your area.

Homeownership Assistance

If you are a homeowner in need of assistance, please contact your local Homeownership Center.

To apply for the Homeownership Assistance Fund, please go to https://oregonhomeownerassistance.org/.

Homelessness or Housing Instability

If you need help with the services below, please contact your local Community Action Agency:

Rent assistance
Food assistance
Utility bill payment assistance
Homeless services or shelters
Home weatherization services

Immigrant or Refugee Services

If you are an immigrant or refugee in need of assistance with cash, medical, employment, or other services, please visit Refugee Services to connect with the resources you need.

Legal Assistance

OHCS does not provide advice on legal matters; for questions related to evictions or tenant rights, please contact the Oregon Law Center or Legal Aid Services.

Fair Housing

If you believe you are being treated unfairly or discriminated against, Fair Housing Council of Oregon can help assess whether your rights under fair housing laws are being violated. Visit their website or call 1-800-424-3247.

Wildfire Recovery

If you need information about wildfire recovery, particularly from the 2020 Labor Day fires, please visit re.oregon.gov, call 833-604-0878 or email ReOregon@hcs.oregon.gov.