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A new website has opened where Oregon renters can apply for help if they're behind on their rent and other bills, because of the pandemic.

May 20, 2021 Photo: Getty Images Starting on Wednesday, May 19th, qualified renters may begin submitting applications to the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP) for funding to pay rent, rent arrears, future rent and certain home utility costs. “For the first time, renters can access rental assistance through a statewide, centralized application portal,” says Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) Executive Director Margaret Salazar. “Together with our community-based partners, we are prioritizing resources toward our most vulnerable households to help keep Oregonian...

A new website has opened where Oregon renters can apply for help if they're behind on their rent and other bills, because of the pandemic.

Rental Assistance Portal Available Qualified renters may begin submitting applications to the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP) for funding to pay rent, rent arrears, future rent and certain home utility costs. “For the first time, renters can access rental assistance through a statewide, centralized application portal,” says Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) Executive Director Margaret Salazar. “Together with our community-based partners, we are prioritizing resources toward our most vulnerable households to help keep Oregonians in their homes during these c...

Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program opens for applications; Gov. Brown signs rent repayment extension MGN $204 million in federal funds available; renters get until Feb. 28, 2022 to repay rent SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – As of Wednesday, qualified renters may begin submitting applications to the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program for funding to pay rent, rent arrears, future rent and certain home utility costs. “For the first time, renters can access rental assistance through a statewide, centralized application portal,” says Oregon Housing and Community Services Executive Direc...