Does the Housing Authority of Portland (HAP) provide short term rent assistance directly to clients?
A. No. HAP oversees the short term rent assistance fund and grants funds to non-profit agencies across MultnomahCounty who provide assistance to clients. See the list of agencies currently receiving funds. Citizens needing short term rent assistance should not call HAP directly. Q. How can I get short term rent assistance? A. In order to receive short term rent assistance, you must apply with an agency in MultnomahCounty . Each agency has its own set of rules and provides assistance in its own way. For a recommendation on where to call first, contact 211info (dial 211 from a landline phone) and they will ask you a few questions and make a referral. There is a list of agencies at the end of this document. Please do not call HAP directly. Q. How do I know if I am eligible for short term rent assistance? A. Eligibility depends on the agency and the program that you are interested in. For most programs, you must be from MultnomahCounty or the City of Portland and your income must be at or
