Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
Housing assistance resources for the state of Oregon.
Home Forward — Portland Housing Authority
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
Visit Home ForwardEl Programa Hispano Católico
Eviction Prevention
Housing and eviction prevention assistance.
Visit El Programa HispanoShort-Term Rental Assistance
Additional Portland-area rental assistance contact information.
Address:
310 NE Failing Street
Portland, OR 97212
Phone: (503) 249-1721
The Commons Law Center
Tenant Eviction Defense
Provides tenants with brief advice, helps negotiate agreements with their landlord's lawyers, and facilitates rental assistance applications.
Also offers in-person eviction defense for tenants with an eviction court case during the morning docket at Multnomah and East County Courthouses.
Mailing address:
PO Box 14280
Portland, OR 97293
Phone: (503) 850-0811
Eligibility
Below 400% of the federal poverty level. Most services are limited to tenants served at the Multnomah County Courthouse clinic during the first appearance of their eviction case. Citizenship and legal residency are not required.
Office Hours
Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM
In-Person Eviction Court Defense
Multnomah County Courthouse
1200 SW 1st Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
Monday / Tuesday / Thursday
8 AM–Noon
East County Courthouse
18480 SE Stark Street
Portland, OR 97233
Wednesday, 8 AM–Noon
Contact the organization to confirm current services, hours, and eligibility.
Community Alliance of Tenants
Tenant Rights Helpline
Línea de Ayuda para Inquilinos / Tenant Helpline
Phone: (503) 288-0130
The helpline provides information about tenant rights and community tenant resources.
Helpline Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday:
1 PM–5 PM
Tuesday:
6 PM–8 PM
Information is provided as a public resource
for self-represented litigants. Program eligibility,
contact details, and hours may change. Verify
information with the organization before visiting.
RDE Legal Resource does not provide legal advice.