Oregon Landlord-Tenant Resources

Statewide Housing Legal Self-Help Resources

  • The Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) agency runs a variety of housing assistance programs. This includes helping people avoid or get out of homelessness, providing aid with utility bills, financing the development of affordable homes, and supporting homeownership.

    OHCS delivers these programs by partnering with local organizations and community groups through grants, contracts, and loan agreements. Their funding comes from a mix of federal and state sources, which have complex rules and regulations. As a result, OHCS plays an important role in overseeing how these housing resources are managed and ensuring they are used properly.

    Click Landlord & Tenant Resources to go to the Landlord & Tenant Resources section of OHCS’ website.

  • Oregon Law Help is a joint project between the Oregon State Bar, Oregon's state court system, legal aid organizations, and other nonprofit legal providers in Oregon. It covers a wide range of topics, but this link, OregonLawHelp: Housing will take you to the Housing Support section of their Online Resource library.     

  • The Landlord-Tenant Housing & Eviction section of this Oregon Judicial Branch website includes links to information for landlords and tenants who want to learn more about legal processes and rights. I

  • A critical resource for tenants throughout Oregon, the Community Alliance of Tenants (CAT) is a grassroots, tenant-controlled, tenant-rights organization. They organize and develop leadership among low-income tenants and prioritize building tenant power. They operate a hotline community members can reach out to if they are experiencing a landlord-tenant issue. It's important to note that the Renters' Rights Hotline does not provide legal advice or rental assistance funds. When you call, be sure to leave details about your location, membership status, and the best time for us to reach you during our hotline hours: Monday & Wednesday, 1-5pm, and Tuesday evenings, 5-8pm at (503) 288-0130.

    Click here to find Know Your Rights CAT resources in multiple languages.

Portland Resources

  • Eviction Legal Defense Program

    The City of Portland Eviction Legal Defense Program (ELDP) provides free legal support for low-income tenants facing eviction for rental units within Multnomah County. Tenants can seek these free legal services as soon as they receive a Notice of Termination and do not need to wait until an eviction case is filed.

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  • Resources for Landlords & Tenants

    Link to the City of Portland’s Rental Helpdesk with a list of local and statewide resources for landlords & tenants. The website includes a Portland Maps tool to see if your residence is in the Portland city limits, an Income calculator to see if you are income-qualified for specific resources, and a link to landlord-tenant laws in Oregon.

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  • 2-1-1

    2-1-1 is a private, community-based nonprofit organization funded by state and municipal contracts, foundations, donations, and community partners in Oregon and Southwest Washington. 211info serves Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties in Washington and the entire of State of Oregon. According to their website, they are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at: Dial 211 or 1-866-698-6155 or TTY: dial 7-1-1 and call 1-866-698-6155. If you click the “Connect” button, you will be redirected to the “Get Help” section of 211info’s website.

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Legal Services

  • Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO): Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is an effective, high-quality legal services program with a mission to achieve justice for the low-income communities of Oregon.

  • Oregon Law Center (OLC): provides free legal help to people struggling to make ends meet on matters related to their homes, livelihoods, medical care and physical safety against domestic violence.

  • Programs to Help You Find the Right Lawyer: the Oregon State Bar is the official association governing all attorneys in Oregon. They have several programs to help members of the public find an attorney. For people with limited incomes, they offer additional resources to connect with legal services. See their Modest Means program and Free Legal Answers for more information.

  • Metropolitan Public Defender (MPD): serving Multnomah and Washington County, MPD is the largest single provider of trial-level public defense in the state, MPD represents clients in criminal, juvenile, mental health, and specialty court cases across Multnomah and Washington counties. Committed to a holistic, community-based approach, MPD's dedicated staff of over 200 professionals - including attorneys, investigators, social workers, and support personnel - work tirelessly to improve long-term outcomes and stability for their clients through the organization's Community Law Division. MPD's innovative model and client-centered focus have solidified its reputation as a leader in the field of public defense in Oregon.

  • Fair Housing Council of Oregon (FHCO): The Fair Housing Council of Oregon (FHCO) is a statewide civil rights organization that proactively promotes housing justice, equity, and inclusion. Our mission is to end illegal housing discrimination and promote equal access to housing choice through education and enforcement of fair housing law.