Resident Resource Hub
Resources, programs, and more for Oregon renters
Discover resources that support renters. Whether you’re looking for help paying energy bills or more information on finding affordable housing, the resources we’ve linked below might be useful for you or someone you know.
Contact your local city, municipal offices, or utility provider to find additional resources relevant to your community.
OHCS: Find Affordable Rental Housing
- This webpage lists resources to help locate and contact affordable housing providers in Oregon.
OHCS: Renter Resources
- This webpage features a comprehensive list of resources, guides, and tips to help individuals and families find housing to fit their needs.
OHCS: Renter Concerns
- Visit this webpage to find a form for residents to fill out if they have a concern about their property that was built or rehabilitated with OHCS funding.
Oregon Housing and Community Services: Utility Bill Payment Assistance
- Oregon Housing and Community Services provides a list of statewide organizations that that offer bill assistance for low-income households.
Pacific Power: Oregon Low-Income Discount Program
- Pacific Power offers discounted monthly energy bills through the Low-Income Discount Program to eligible households.
Portland General Electric: Income-Qualified Bill Discount Program
- Portland General Electric offers 15%-60% discounts on monthly energy bills to eligible households.
Cascade Natural Gas Corporation: CARES Program
- Cascade Natural Gas offers a monthly discount and one-time grant to help qualifying customers pay their energy bills.
NW Natural: Bill Discount Program
- The NW Natural bill discount program can save eligible households between 15%-85% on utility costs.
City of Portland: Rental Services Office
- This webpage lists many resources on landlord and tenant laws in the city of Portland.
City of Tigard: Housing Support & Community Resources
- The City of Tigard provides a list of resources for individuals and families that are looking for housing support and affordable housing.
Community Action Partnership of Oregon: The Community Action Network
- A network that provides resources and assistance to individuals and families in Oregon. This group focuses on creating systems and support to fight poverty in Oregon. Resources include advocacy, childcare, and transportation.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon: Oregon Renter’s Rights
- This resource page provides example letters and other guides to help renters know and exercise their rights.
Marion County: Rental Assistance Program
- Marion County’s rental assistance program works to provide housing and support for adults with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI).
U.S. Department of Energy: Tips for Renters and Rental Property Owners
- Department of Energy webpage that provides various energy-efficient tips for different home systems, lighting windows, home office, and more.
