Tenant resources
Oregon
Curated renter-help organizations serving Oregon. All listings are free to contact. Always verify current hours and eligibility directly with the organization.
Attorney General — Consumer Protection
State-level consumer protection offices that handle landlord-tenant complaints and rental scams.
- Oregon DOJ - Consumer Protection (Resources for Residential Tenants)
Contact: AttorneyGeneralPress@doj.oregon.gov; 503-378-6002
Lacks direct authority over disputes but provides referrals; consumer hotline 1-877-877-9392
211 / United Way
Statewide referral lines for emergency rental assistance and housing programs.
- 211info
Contact: help@211info.org; 211 or 866-698-6155
Covers Oregon and Southwest Washington
HUD-Approved Housing Counseling
Federally-approved nonprofit agencies offering free or low-cost housing counseling.
- Portland Housing Center
Contact: Contact via website contact form
Serves Portland metro area, not full state
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