Housing

Helping people secure – and retain – permanent housing is the ultimate goal of our work.

We do this by placing people into rental apartments throughout the Portland metro area, and by operating three buildings for those moving from homelessness to housing.

We provide short- and long-term support for participants to rent housing units throughout the metro area. During the past year alone, we helped more than 900 people secure housing.

But our work doesn't end there. We remain engaged, providing the follow-up services critical to successful placements and ensuring that once housed, people stay housed.

Apartments

ARGYLE GARDENS (N PORTLAND)
72 units of deeply affordable housing
 

BARBARA MAHER APARTMENTS (N PORTLAND)
32 units of housing for women in recovery


CLARK CENTER ANNEX (SE PORTLAND)
22 units of permanent supportive housing for men in recovery

Types of Housing

  • The Rapid Rehousing program is a short-term rental assistance program which is funded though a variety of grants to assist participants in obtaining stable housing. This program assists with move-in costs, monthly rent, utilities, and supportive services as needed. Program participants are provided housing case management services and can connect with an Income Development Specialist during their time in the program.

  • The Permanent Supportive Housing program is a long-term housing program to help individuals and families who are experiencing chronic homelessness and those with disabilities. This type of housing combines affordable living spaces with access to support services, such as healthcare, mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, and job training. Permanent Support Housing provides stability and support, enabling participants to live more independently and improve their quality of life. This type of housing addresses both housing needs and the underlying issues that contribute to homelessness.

Ticket Home Family Reunification

Ticket Home is a family reunification program that funds one-time transportation assistance for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Multnomah County to a safe and stable housing destination outside of Multnomah County.

  • Applicants must have a State Issued ID.

    Applicants must be able to provide necessary contact information, including full name, mailing address, email address, and phone number of the family member or friend who will be providing them with safe and stable housing.

    The travel destination must be to stay with family or friends. We will not facilitate transportation to destinations such as emergency shelters, transitional living facilities, halfway/sober houses, or places not meant for habitation.

    The host must verify a minimum 3-month stable housing plan for the applicant. Host housing will be verified via mail by a signed host agreement and proof of address.

    Applicants must currently be experiencing or at imminent risk of Homelessness in Multnomah County.

    At this time, we are unable to fulfill same-day requests for travel assistance. Requests for transportation assistance will be approved within 72 Hours of receipt of the Signed Host Agreement and Proof of Address.

  • Pre-Screening

    Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

    Appointments

    Monday - Friday 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

  • Call 503.280.4700 or visit our Resource Center for more information and to determine eligibility for the program.

Are You Eligible For Permanent Supportive Housing?

If you currently reside in Multnomah County, are chronically homeless (more than one year), and suffer from a disabling condition, then you are eligible to be assessed by our Coordinated Housing Access Team.