Housing
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Programs in Oregon
Oregon programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Oregon Housing and Community Services
Rental Assistance and Homelessness Services
OHCS funds local partners that may provide rent help, shelter and homelessness services.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Oregon Housing and Community Services
Homelessness Services
OHCS supports local agencies that connect residents with shelter and other homelessness services.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Oregon Housing and Community Services
Housing Finance Programs
OHCS works with local partners to provide homeownership and housing finance assistance.
Oregon Housing and Community Services
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
LIHEAP helps eligible households pay energy bills through local community agencies.
Ways to apply:PhonePaperIn person
Oregon Housing and Community Services
Weatherization Assistance Program
Local agencies provide eligible households with home repairs and upgrades that can reduce energy use.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
Apply through your local public housing authority. HUD lists every housing authority by state.
Federal Communications Commission
Lifeline phone and internet discount
A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Check if you qualify and apply on the National Verifier, then pick a phone or internet company that offers Lifeline.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA disaster assistance
Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by phone, or in person at a Disaster Recovery Center.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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