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Rent and Utilities
This information is current and accurate to the best of our knowledge
**There is currently a moratorium on evictions throughout Multnomah County until July 2, 2021**
COVID-19 Housing Resources Center – National Housing Conference now has over 700 resources, including tips for communicating with a landlord, FAQs, eviction prevention guidance, and more.
Oregon Law Center - These videos available in English and Spanish have information about navigating the current eviction moratrorium, ending July 2, 2021. OLC has also created an FAQ in English and Spanish.
Community Alliance of Tenants - To help renters with confusion about their rights regarding non-payment of rent and utilities, CAT has both a video with a very helpful explanation about what tenants need to do to if they are unable to pay rent and sample letters they can use to send to their landlords if they need.
Info on Tenant Rights - also available in Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese, and Simple Chinese).
HUD Flyer - Addressing tenant concerns regarding rent and the temporary suspension of evictions for nonpayment of rent
Local Utility Providers
Portland-area utility providers are suspending automatic service shutoffs in the event of nonpayment.
- Portland General Electric (PGE): Find payment extension information
- Pacific Power: Call customer service at 1-888-221-7070
- Portland Water Bureau
- NW Natural: Call 1-800-226- 4211 and contact the billing department to make arrangements
Local Assistance with Housing and Utilities
- El Programa Hispano - 503-669-8350
- Human Solutions, Powell Office, Rockwood Office - 503-548-2000 or (503) 405-7875
- Impact NW - 503-721-1740
- IRCO – Asian Family Center - 503-235-9396
- Latino Network - Rockwood: 503-283-6881
- List of Community Resources During Coronavirus Crisis
- Native American Youth & Family Center - 503-288-8177
- Multnomah Stability Initiative - 503-988-4298
- Self Enhancement, Inc (SEI) - 503-249-1721
- SnowCap - 503-674-8785
- St. Vincent DePaul - 503-235-8431
- 211
- Neighborhood House
- Esusu Rent Relief Loan - Before you consider applying for this loan, please make sure to read these questions and answers which provide useful information about the loan and repayment
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