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

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.

• 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.

• Notices, letters, or other documentation that shows arrears, late payments, or additional proof of risk of homelessness.

• Active ID to verify identification and residency

Oregon Law Center (OLC)

• Provides general legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance with civil, usually regarding housing, public benefits, family/domestic violence, or elder law. 541-458-1017 https://oregonlawcenter.org/how-to-get-help/olc-offices/lane-county-legal-aid-office/ 

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

• We offer webinars where tenants can learn the basics about specific topics, such as habitability and repairs, security deposits, etc. Our website will have links to all upcoming events here  https://www.springfieldeugenetenantassociation.com/upcoming_events.

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

• This pathway provides help with down payments and closing cost for qualified homebuyers who may need additional financial support 

• 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 

Veterans Housing Resources

Veterans meeting certain criteria may be eligible for housing assistance through Semper Fi & America's Fund Housing Insecurity Program.  Services include move in costs for unhoused Veterans and eviction prevention services for housed Veterans with an active notice

• In order to be eligible, participants must have a minimum of 180 days active-duty service and a DD214.  They must not have a felony conviction or be a registered sex offender, and must not have been honorably discharged. 
• To access a referral for Veterans' housing assistance programs, call 211 and mention you are a Veteran who may be eligible to services through Semper Fi & American's Fund Housing Insecurity Program, You may also contact Lane County Veteran's Services to access a referral or contact with additional assistance for Veterans.  Call 541-682-4191 or visit their website here

Eviction Preventiion Rapid Response (EPRR) through Oregon Law Center

Households with a court case number , usually beginning in "#25LT", who have a first appearance scheduled or have been to their first appearance could be eligible for Eviction Prevention Rapid Response 

• Households may call 833-746-8167 or submit an online application at https://pplfirst.com/programs/oregon/or-eprr/