Information for Immigrants and Refugees

Home Forward welcomes immigrants and refugees in our housing programs.

Are you a member of Home Forward’s immigrant community?  The federal government made changes that may or may not affect immigrants and refugees who are receiving Home Forward’s housing assistance.

Home Forward cares about you and your family. Home Forward cannot give legal or immigration advice. We hope that you contact the resources below to learn more about your rights.

• Housing Benefits and the new Public Charge rule in English, español, Русский язык, af Soomaali, tiếng việt, العربية
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• Get free and safe advice about public benefits. Call the Oregon Law Center’s Public Benefits Hotline: 1-800-520-5292
• https://oregonimmigrationresource.org/
• https://protectingimmigrantfamilies.org/

Do you have questions about Home Forward’s eligibility requirements?

Click here for Public Housing program requirements

Click here or Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program requirements.

Resources for Community Partners

• https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/public-charge
• More information on Home Forward’s opposition to the Public Charge rule.
• More information on Home Forward’s opposition to the proposed but not yet implemented Mixed Family Status rule.
• Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program Administrative Plan
• Public Housing Admission and Continued Occupancy Plan