Where Can I Get Rent Assistance or Eviction Help in Oregon?

OregonLawHelp.org connects Oregonians with legal information and legal help for civil problems. Oregon attorneys write the information on the site. Search for legal help at oregonlawhelp.org.

The Oregon State Bar Legal Referral Service helps you find a lawyer to hire. Call (503) 684-3763 or (800) 452-7636, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm. The service does not offer free help and does not accept walk-ins. Use its online form to make a request.

The Oregon Judicial Department's Self-Help Center notes that every Oregon county has a circuit court. Visit your local court's website at courts.oregon.gov for its phone number, address, hours, and forms. Landlord-tenant cases are civil cases in Oregon courts. If you cannot afford a court fee, ask the court to cancel it so you can file for free, or to let you pay later.

211info connects Oregonians to local help with housing, shelter, and utilities (water, electric, gas). Dial 211 or call 866-698-6155. Interpreters are available in other languages.

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) does not give help directly. OHCS says to call 211 or visit 211info.org to find help near you. For help such as rent, food, utilities (water, electric, gas), or shelter, contact your local Community Action Agency.

The Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) enforces fair housing laws that protect you from discrimination when renting, buying, or living in a home. Call 971-245-3844 or email boli_help@boli.oregon.gov if something feels wrong or the law is not being followed. Staff are available 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and Spanish is spoken. You can also file a complaint on BOLI's website.