Homelessness Prevention Programs

Homelessness Prevention services are available to Lane County residents who meet state and local requirements, including housing status and income. Tenants must be unstably housed or at imminent risk of homelessness to qualify. Income guidelines will vary. Providers will assess each household to determine if they are eligible for services. Services can include; rent and utility assistance, rent and utility arrears, landlord engagement and case management. Some providers have specific service regions or populations, which are noted below.

Eviction/ Homelessness Prevention Providers

Catholic Community Services
Waitlist for services is closed until October 9th
541-345-3628
[email protected]

Looking Glass
Youth up to 24 years old
541-686-4310
[email protected]


Community Sharing Programs

Waitlist opens on the 1st business day of
the month

South Lane County
541-942-2176
[email protected]
Siuslaw Outreach Services
West Lane County and Coast Region
541-997-2816
[email protected]   Kevin Furber, Housing Manager

Unsure where to go?

Dial 211, enter your 5-digit zip code, press 1 if you are housed and seeking rental assistance.
 


Helpful Information for Appointments

In order to process applications and provide assistance quickly, it is helpful to collect the following items prior to contacting the provider and/or the first meeting.


Income:  
  • Documentation of all sources of income for the last 30 days. This can include employment paystubs, verification of cash payments for employment, SSI, TANF, or other benefit letters, alimony payments, etc.
Housing Status
  • Notices, letters, or other documentation that shows arrears, late payments, or additional proof of risk of homelessness.
State ID/Driver's License
  • Active ID to verify identification and residency


Additional Community Resources

Oregon Law Center (OLC)


Springfield Eugene Tenant Association (SETA)

Tenant Support Hotline 

  • A free Hotline for all tenants to get information and resources related to questions about their rental housing! While we do not provide legal advice, we are able to inform callers about their rights and what options exist related to the topics they share with us! Our hotline can be reached at 541-972-3715! We can also get emails to [email protected]  

Educational Workshops


2020 Wildfire Survivor Resources

ReOregon's Housing Support Services (HSS) pathways programs are designed to assist Oregonians in their recovery journey from 2020 wildfires by providing essential housing support services. The program include: 

Intermediate Housing Assistance (IHA)

  • IHA provides temporary homes and financial support for short-term housing needs such as rent and utility costs. Note that participants are required to pay 30% of their monthly income towards rent
Down Payment Assistance (DPA)
  • This pathway provides help with down payments and closing cost for qualified homebuyers who may need additional financial support 
Housing Counseling Services (HCS)
  • U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-certified housing counselors will provide in-depth assistance to individuals and families on a wide range of financial and housing-related topics to create personalized action plans to achieve housing needs and goals 
For more details, please visit ReOregon Housing Support Services Website.  Interested individuals can submit an interest for Here