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Help with paying bills in Portland and Multnomah County.
Low-income families in Portland Oregon and Multnomah County will get financial help from churches, charities, or the government Human Services office. Find how to get help with paying rent or a mortgage payment, utility bills, money to pay for food or transportation costs. There is a list of places for financial help near you in Multnomah County and Portland OR.
The main resources, including case management and credit repair among others, are listed below. There are also free government personal hardship grants for bills in Portland, Gresham, or Lake Oswego and loan programs as well as grants for homeless people in Portland OR. Or get help in paying for a car, a free gas card or transportation services for the Multnomah County community.
Emergency help and financial assistance in the Portland OR area
One agency to turn to for help is Salvation Army - Cascade Division of Oregon. They have limited fund to help low-income people, the homeless and struggling applicants. There are also free vouchers for motels, homeless shelters, and adult rehab.
- From time to time may be able to provide emergency grocery or food boxes for families and individuals in need. It can be the working poor, homeless, immigrants or unemployed among others.
- Salvation Army financial help is offered from the Family Services Outreach Ministry. There is utility assistance and financial help for housing. Other services include Rent Payment Assistance or money for water costs.
- The Multnomah County Salvation Army center also will try to increase the amount of assistance they offer around the holidays. So additional funds, much of which is donated, can help people with heating bills. Other aid includes free Christmas gifts for low-income families or homeless people and hot meals, as well as food baskets.
Additional social services are provided by the Portland OR Salvation Army. There are also back to school supply programs for students of all ages. The agency at 503-239-1264 or 503-794-3200. More on Portland Oregon Salvation Army.
The Portland St. Vincent De Paul (phone 503-235-8431 or 503) 233-5589) runs several different assistance programs for Multnomah County families, seniors and individuals. The primary resources is called the Emergency Services program. While the funding they have is limited, when possible the organization assists individuals in need with paying their rent, utility bills, food expenses, as well as transportation needs such as gas and car repairs.
- SVDP also provides referrals to other local conferences, churches, and charities. They also work closely with section 8 housing groups. (Click here for more on Section 8).
- There is also a thrift store for bargains and free stuff given out, such as clothes, furniture, appliances or personal hygiene supplies. There are also food boxes and baby items. The main address is 8101 SE Cornwell St, Portland, OR 97206. Continue with St. Vincent De Paul Multnomah County assistance programs.
Free items are given away by charities and local “Freebie” type groups in Multnomah County. Some of the stuff is only for low-income families while other goods are given away for free in an effort to keep goods out of a landfill. Find more details on programs for free stuff in the Portland-Multnomah County area.
If you are low income, a senior citizen, or otherwise struggling and need some short term help, while you work towards becoming self-sufficient, Portland Impact (or Impact Northwest) is an option. The services they offer include.
- Housing assistance, including home buying and mortgage payments. They also help tenants with an eviction notice in Portland. Click more details mortgage help.
- Cash assistance in a crisis is available not only from the Portland Oregon area agencies and government programs, but families have other options available to them as well. Whether it is a loan program, short term job, selling items or much more, find how to get emergency cash.
- Utility, power and heating bill assistance.
- Rent payment assistance and also transitional housing to families and residents of outer Southeast and Northeast Portland. Access a so called Open Door Policy that is available for all residents of Multnomah County including families, seniors, and low income.
- Free vouchers for food, clothing and transportation assistance. This also includes a bus pass to get to an interview.
- Information and referrals to other Oregon and federal government programs, including free government personal hardship grants for bills.
- Access to health care and prescription medications.
- Job assistance and career development.
- Senior citizen programs, such as homecare, rides to the doctor and more. There is also information on property tax for the elderly too, including payment plans, abatements, and more. Locate property tax help for low income homeowners.
Other resources are offered too. Dial the agency at (503) 988-6000 or (503) 721-1740. Or find details in Impact NW assistance programs.
Multnomah County loans programs - Several private (for profit) and charitable organizations provide funds. The emergency loans will have variable interest rates, and money can be used for paying any number of bills. Some lenders also focus on veteran, the elderly, or disabled in the Portland Oregon, but anyone can apply for cash, pre-paid cards, or check programs. Continue with loans in Portland.
Our Just Future (Human Solutions) - The agency offers affordable housing, computer classes, job training, and eviction prevention services. Staff from the agency also provide help for finding a job. There is also move-in assistance, energy bill assistance, and a wide variety of other financial resources to help address poverty and/or homelessness in the Portland area as part of the Residence Services program.
- Families that are homeless, or on the verge of eviction, can be housed into low income apartments. there are also housing programs for singe moms in Portland OR. Case managers provide other support during their stay. Please call 503-548-0200 for more information, or click more Human Solutions.
 Rescue Mission - The faith based organization helps the poor, homeless, and those seeking help, regardless of religion. Emergency homeless shelter, temporary transitional housing, and help in locating a new home or apartment in Portland Oregon is offered. Other resources from the Rescue Mission can include free meals, case management, and housing and emergency services during cold weather. More on Portland Oregon Rescue Mission.
Neighborhood House Incorporated (phone (503) 246-1663) provides services and resources to low-income families, single parents and individuals in crisis situations. Assistance programs assist help people meet basic human needs such as rent assistance, energy bill help, medically needy motel vouchers, foreclosure prevention tactics, and emergency food.
- They also help with senior centers in Oregon, provide employment services as well as other support. The charity also focuses on disabled people and veterans in Portland Oregon. The address is 6650 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219. Continue with Portland Oregon Neighborhood House.
The non-profit Care to Share serves portions of Portland Oregon. The agency coordinates short term assistance for the needy and families facing an emergency. Some of the resources, such as free food, bag lunches and hot meals, are offered by referrals. Other financial aid, such as for paying heating or energy bills, case managers can help low income clients apply. More on Care to Share programs.
Government aid and cash assistance from Human Services - Whether you live in Portland or somewhere else in Multnomah County, the local government offers several resources for basic needs. A focus is on ensuring residents are healthy, so free groceries is available, including SNAP food stamps. Programs also address medical needs, and can provide prescription medication assistance, health care, Medicaid insurance and help for medical bills.
- Emergency Services Safety Net Financial assistance - For residents of Multnomah County who have no where else to turn for help, the county runs programs that can serve as a last resort. Low income individuals can get help for paying bills, rent, housing, and medical programs. Read more on emergency assistance in Multnomah County.
- The Social - Human Services office also processes applications for Medicaid as well as short term, temporary cash assistance. Or free government grants for the disabled, working poor, and others may be offered. Read public assistance in Multnomah County.
Multnomah region Catholic Charities is a leading social service agency. Churches and the charity provide emergency financial assistance for basic needs such as energy bills, food, and housing costs. Several services focus on immigrants and refugees, including the El Programa Hispano.
- Case managers can help the working poor and seniors meet a number of other needs as well. Some examples of additional Catholic Charity programs in Portland include income tax clinics, programs for pregnant women, education, and job training resources. Read Portland Oregon Catholic Charity programs.
El Programa Hispano Gresham offers social services and assistance to low-income Latino families, including information and referral. Receive access to rent and utility bill assistance programs, dental and medical mobile clinics for uninsured clients. The is also help for senior citizens, free legal aid, and more. Staff support the low income and provide guidance. The non-profit is at 333 SE 223rd Ave #100, Gresham, OR 97030. Call (503) 669-8350.
Transition Projects helps veterans. This also includes grant money and rehousing. They operate the Supportive Services for Veteran Families and also Grants and Per Diem. Receive zero interest loans for rent or utility bills. Other aid includes free food, employment, clothing, education, and legal support. Get help in applying for government benefits too. The address is 650 NW Irving St, Portland, OR 97209. Call (503) 280-4700.
Goodwill has various classes as well programs for adult job seekers in Portland, including homeless people. There are free clothes, work uniforms, internet connections, and classes. the goal is to help people train for, and find, a job. Read more on Goodwill classes near you.
- Employment and job placement programs help the underemployed or people looking for work. There is everything from work from home positions to counseling, free computers, work clothes, and more. Find a list of work from home jobs.
Cascade Aids Project is for patients and/or their family members that are impacted by HIV/AIDS. Among other resources, it can provide financial assistance with housing-related expenses, such as rent. There is also transportation, free RX vouchers in Portland and more.
- It serves people with addressing homelessness, severe medical problems, mental illness, and can help the uninsured and those with adequate health insurance. Even get transportation to medical appointments and linkage to other programs. Call (503) 223-5907, or the address is 520 NW Davis St #215, Portland, OR 97209.
Home Forward is based in Portland Oregon. It offers access to emergency rental assistance and subsidized housing to help veterans prevent or end homelessness. Also get help in applying for government benefits. There is free credit repair for tenants and help finding an apartment, even if previously evicted.
- This organization provides housing help. It can provide short and long term rental assistance, money to pay security deposits, and other emergency housing aid. The program is known as the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), and it was created from government stimulus funds. They also partner with local non-profits that administrate the housing assistance. Telephone - (503) 802-8300.
Multnomah Aging & Disability Resource Connection provides assistance to residents over the age of 60, senior citizens, and the disabled. Resources include Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance Program (SHIBA), senior meals and nutrition or free transportation. There is also free government money for seniors over the age of 60, housing assistance (such as home repairs) and more. Or get help for pets, including vet car or treatment. Locate free emergency veterinarians.
- The non-profit help older Multnomah County residents pay for expenses including rent or mortgages. There was the Elderly Rental Assistance Program as well as HUD section 8 type income subsidized resources. This can assist with housing costs. Location is 421 SW Oak St., Portland, Oregon 97219. Call 503.988.3646 or read Oregon Area Agency on Aging.
Africa House and Irco Skill Center provides energy bill assistance to income qualified Multnomah County and Portland residents who are to be disconnected from service or that have a shut-off notice. Funds can be used to pay electric, natural gas bills and heating fuel payment assistance. Address is 709 NE 102nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220, dial (503) 802-0082.
Rental assistance from charities and non-profits is focused on the very low income. Funding is limited based on money raised from the community, however there may be emergency funds for back rent, relocation costs in Multnomah County, or a deposit in some cases. Whether a family is living in poverty, or if they are faced with a short term financial crisis, non-profits and the government work to keep them housed. bFind a listing of non-profit rent help in Portland.
- Low income housing in the Portland Oregon area is for both the homeless and families that need a place to stay over the short term. Organizations will offer everything from shelter, transitional housing, and more, such as case management or referrals to apartments. More on housing for low income in Multnomah County.
Asian Family Center helps the Asian and immigrant population. The location is 8040 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213. There are cultural meals, legal support. help with work permits and other support. may also process utility bill assistance. This can include grants for paying heating bills during the winter months or air conditioning costs during the summer. The non-profit can be reached at (503) 235-9396
Bradley Angle Resource Center supports victims of domestic violence. Case management, rental assistance, food, clothing, free bus tickets and more is offered. Both children and women from Multnomah County can benefit. Address is 5432 N Albina Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97217, call (503) 595-9591, including for bus tickets to get somewhere safe. More on homeless one-way ticket.
Native American Rehabilitation Association of the NW offers low income energy assistance for Native Americans only. This includes heating, natural gas, oil, light and electric bill help as well as referrals to other social services, including medical or housing. Call (503) 224-1044.
Northwest Pilot Project provides resources to senior citizens and adults over the age of 55. Assistance in Multnomah County includes loans, direct financial aid and guidance. They also administer eviction prevention and rent help. The homeless may benefit from transitional housing as well as funds to pay for moving costs, a security deposit, or first month’s rent. Get help in locating a new, low income or public housing unit as well. Address is 1430 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201. Dial (503) 227-5605.
Central City Concern Veterans Employment of Portland Oregon also helps veterans and their families. Job search assistance, housing and emergency rent help, and basic needs can be met. Education and job training is also offered. There are also free cars for vets, work clothes, computers and other goods. Address is 2 2 NW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97209, or dial (503) 226-7387.
Francis Center, which can be reached at 503-775-6784, provides low income individuals with a three-day supply of emergency food once every 30 days. Also provides used and discounted clothing, information and referral to Oregon and federal government programs. Another service from the charity is limited utility bill assistance The most paid is $35 maximum, and it must be enough to cover the bill. Continue France center programs..
St. Andrew Emergency Services can offer qualified individuals a monthly food box program, energy bill assistance and occasional rent assistance. Location is 806 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211. The church assists single moms as well as senior citizens, who are some of the most vulnerable. Other resources may be clothing or free hot meals. Call (971) 244-0339 or (503) 281-4429, or read St. Andrew Emergency Services.
Community Services Division administers several resources for the homeless, low income, and teens. They provide housing, heating bill help, and other emergency funds. The location is the Portland area community action agency.
- Utility services are conservation measures from weatherization. This is for homeowners in Multnomah County. Grants for paying heating bills are part of LIEAP. Housing programs may be emergency funds to pay rent as part of STRA, shelter, and transitional housing, including a family warming center. Or inquire into public aid such as food stamps and affordable housing. Read more Multnomah County Department of Human Services.
Heating and natural gas bills - Families who are struggling with their utility bills, primarily their winter heating costs, have several resources available to them in the Multnomah County region. Non-profit agencies may offer direct financial assistance or provide free support and case management type services. In addition, lower income customers can explore various government programs such as Oregon HEAT or the federal funded low income energy bill assistance program, or LIHEAP. More Portland Oregon heating bill assistance.
Water and sewer utility bill assistance is available. This will mainly come in the form of payment plans and discounts on accounts. Portland families who are faced with a crisis (such as unemployment or medical emergency) may also qualify for financial support. The assistance programs will help customers keep their water account current. Find water bill help in Portland.
JOIN - This organization was founded almost 20 years ago. Much of its services and programs are focused on the low income, but other very poor people may be able to access basic services and outreach, including referrals to other government programs and local charities. Portland Oregon. The location is 1435 NE 81st Ave #100, Portland, OR 97213. Call (503) 232-2031
City Team - The Portland non-profit offers outreach for the working poor and homeless. Everything from emergency shelter to free meals and food is available. They also give hygiene supplies as well as free clothes, including winter gear. Volunteers and staff will also arrange for case management, education such as computer literacy classes, and even referrals to free or low cost clinics in Multnomah County. Continue with assistance from City Team.
Credit counseling, mortgage relief and debt help services help low-income families. American Consumer Credit Counseling (call (877) 440-1773) offers a few different programs. They are a HUD-certified housing agency. Work with counselors, who will partner with struggling homeowners and their banks or mortgage lenders to determine possible options for avoiding foreclosure of their home.
- They are also a non-profit credit counseling agency, that can help consumers identify and resolve the source of their financial concerns or debt problems. The agency offers budget, credit repair, debt consolidation, housing and bankruptcy counseling services. There is also help with auto loans and credit cards. The goal is to help the borrower either get out of debt or make their payments more affordable.
Non-profit housing counseling - There are several other agencies that specialize in offering foreclosure prevention and loan modifications. They are committed to helping homeowners stay current with their mortgage. In addition, first time home buyer programs may be provided too. Learn more on Multnomah County and Portland foreclosure assistance.
Foreclosure assistance and mortgage help is also administered at the The Community Housing Resource Center. The non-profits help homeowners in Portland Oregon too. Get foreclosure assistance, education and mortgage counseling. It targets low and moderate income households in Multnomah and Clark County. It will help them resolve mortgage issues, repair credit, become homeowners and increase assets and their financial status. Dial (360) 690-4496, or find additional Oregon foreclosure programs.
Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) Program is for the elderly, retirees, and older population. Residents can receive additional medical help from Multnomah County. They offer additional assistance to residents with Medicare. SHIBA includes a network of local programs and volunteers who provide unbiased and accurate medical information. They help to people with Medicare in the North Portland area. Dial 1-800-722-4134. The program will help families and individuals in Multnomah County find and receive top quality health care, and discounted and free drug prescriptions.
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