HOMELESS LODGING ASSISTANCE - Program Overview and Update - April 13, 2020
On February 28, 2020 the Governor of Oregon began issuing executive orders in response to COVID-19. Throughout the month of March orders were issued to restrict crowds from gathering, social distancing were put in place and eventually the Stay Home, Save Lives executive order was issued on March 23rd.
Because our community relies on non-governmental agencies to serve as the first-line-defenders in homeless services it was important for CAPECO to quickly address immediate needs for this population. Typically, CAPECO refers persons to one of the two warming stations operating in Umatilla County. However each station closed their operations sooner than expected due to lack of volunteers needed to keep their doors open.
In order for homeless persons to shelter-in-place a decision was made to make lodging assistance available by renting a local 46-room motel. We were able to provide services on a first-come-first-served basis and maintained over 26 consistent days of shelter. This was afforded by a generous allocation of shelter dollars through the Community Action Partnership of Oregon and Oregon Housing and Community Services.
Although the concern of COVID-19 remains it is now necessary to re-evaluate our services based on available funding, weather forecasts and demand. Therefore, effective April 15, 2020 CAPECO will offer lodging assistance based on the following criteria:
Because our community relies on non-governmental agencies to serve as the first-line-defenders in homeless services it was important for CAPECO to quickly address immediate needs for this population. Typically, CAPECO refers persons to one of the two warming stations operating in Umatilla County. However each station closed their operations sooner than expected due to lack of volunteers needed to keep their doors open.
In order for homeless persons to shelter-in-place a decision was made to make lodging assistance available by renting a local 46-room motel. We were able to provide services on a first-come-first-served basis and maintained over 26 consistent days of shelter. This was afforded by a generous allocation of shelter dollars through the Community Action Partnership of Oregon and Oregon Housing and Community Services.
Although the concern of COVID-19 remains it is now necessary to re-evaluate our services based on available funding, weather forecasts and demand. Therefore, effective April 15, 2020 CAPECO will offer lodging assistance based on the following criteria:
- Persons 65 years of age or older.
- Persons with compromised health condition(s) under the CDC guidelines.
- All persons seeking lodging assistance must be in search of permanent housing solutions to meet their long term housing needs.
Struggling to pay your rent or mortgage due to COVID-19 in Oregon?
In March, Governor Kate Brown issued an executive order halting residential evictions through June 19. The order places a temporary hold throughout Oregon on law enforcement actions relating to residential evictions for not paying rent. The Oregon Law Center has issued guidance on the order.
Governor Kate Brown has also issued Executive Order 20-13, placing a 90-day moratorium on commercial evictions for nonpayment, in light of the impacts on business owners caused by the COVID-19 crisis. The order also strengthens Governor Brown's previous ban on residential evictions, and prohibits landlords from charging tenants late fees for nonpayment of rent during the moratorium.
Regarding mortgages, Governor Brown and the Coronavirus Economic Advisory Council are working with lenders and exploring state and federal policy solutions. The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau created a guide to mortgage relief options related to Coronavirus, and the Department of Consumer and Business Services has provided guidance to Oregon lenders.
Contact your landlord or mortgage lender if you are not able to make payments due to COVID-19. If you need to find a shelter, call 2-1-1. Learn more at Oregon Housing and Community Resources’ COVID-19 resources page.
Governor Kate Brown has also issued Executive Order 20-13, placing a 90-day moratorium on commercial evictions for nonpayment, in light of the impacts on business owners caused by the COVID-19 crisis. The order also strengthens Governor Brown's previous ban on residential evictions, and prohibits landlords from charging tenants late fees for nonpayment of rent during the moratorium.
Regarding mortgages, Governor Brown and the Coronavirus Economic Advisory Council are working with lenders and exploring state and federal policy solutions. The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau created a guide to mortgage relief options related to Coronavirus, and the Department of Consumer and Business Services has provided guidance to Oregon lenders.
Contact your landlord or mortgage lender if you are not able to make payments due to COVID-19. If you need to find a shelter, call 2-1-1. Learn more at Oregon Housing and Community Resources’ COVID-19 resources page.
Directory of Oregon Community Action Agencies
Baker County - Community Connection of NE Oregon - ccno.org, 541-963-3186
Benton County - Community Services Consortium - communityservices.us, 541-928-6335
Clackamas County - Clackamas County Social Services - clackamas.us/h3s, 503-650-5697
Clatsop County - Community Action Team Inc - cat-team.org, 503-397-3511
Columbia County - Community Action Team Inc - cat-team.org, 503-397-3511
Coos County - Oregon Coast Community Action - orcca.us, 541-435-7080
Crook County - Neighbor Impact - neighborimpact.org, 541-548-2380
Curry County - Oregon Coast Community Action - orcca.us, 541-435-7080
Deschutes County - Neighbor Impact - neighborimpact.org, 541-548-2380
Douglas County - United Community Action Network - ucancap.org, 541-956-4050
Gilliam County - Community Action Program of East Central Oregon - capeco-works.org, 541-276-1926
Grant County - Community Connection of NE Oregon - ccno.org, 541-963-3186
Harney County - Community in Action - communityinaction.info, 541-889-9555
Hood River County - Mid-Columbia Community Action Council - mccac.com, 541-298-5131
Jackson County - ACCESS - accesshelps.org, 541-779-6691
Jefferson County - Neighbor Impact - neighborimpact.org, 541-548-2380
Josephine County - United Community Action Network - ucancap.org, 541-956-4050
Klamath County - Klamath/Lake Community Action Services - klcas.org, 541-882-3500
Lake County - Klamath/Lake Community Action Services - klcas.org, 541-882-3500
Lane County - Lane County Human Services Commission - lanecounty.org, 541-682-3798
Linn County - Community Services Consortium - communityservices.us, 541-928-6335
Lincoln County - Community Services Consortium - communityservices.us, 541-928-6335
Malheur County - Community in Action - communityinaction.info, 541-889-9555
Marion County - Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency - mwvcaa.org, 503-585-6232
Morrow County - Community Action Program of East Central Oregon - capeco-works.org, 541-276-1926
Multnomah County - Dept of County Human Services Youth and Family Services Division - multco.us, 503-988-3691
Polk County - Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency - mwvcaa.org, 503-585-6232
Sherman County - Mid-Columbia Community Action Council - mccac.com, 541-298-5131
Tillamook County - Community Action Team Inc - cat-team.org, 503-397-3511
Umatilla County - Community Action Program of East Central Oregon - capeco-works.org, 541-276-1926
Union County - Community Connection of NE Oregon - ccno.org, 541-963-3186
Wallowa County - Community Connection of NE Oregon - ccno.org, 541-963-3186
Wasco County - Mid-Columbia Community Action Council - mccac.com, 541-298-5131
Washington County - Community Action - coawash.org, 503-693-3221
Wheeler County - Community Action Program of East Central Oregon - capeco-works.org, 541-276-1926
Yamhill County - Yamhill Community Action Partnership - yamhillcap.org, 503-472-0457
Benton County - Community Services Consortium - communityservices.us, 541-928-6335
Clackamas County - Clackamas County Social Services - clackamas.us/h3s, 503-650-5697
Clatsop County - Community Action Team Inc - cat-team.org, 503-397-3511
Columbia County - Community Action Team Inc - cat-team.org, 503-397-3511
Coos County - Oregon Coast Community Action - orcca.us, 541-435-7080
Crook County - Neighbor Impact - neighborimpact.org, 541-548-2380
Curry County - Oregon Coast Community Action - orcca.us, 541-435-7080
Deschutes County - Neighbor Impact - neighborimpact.org, 541-548-2380
Douglas County - United Community Action Network - ucancap.org, 541-956-4050
Gilliam County - Community Action Program of East Central Oregon - capeco-works.org, 541-276-1926
Grant County - Community Connection of NE Oregon - ccno.org, 541-963-3186
Harney County - Community in Action - communityinaction.info, 541-889-9555
Hood River County - Mid-Columbia Community Action Council - mccac.com, 541-298-5131
Jackson County - ACCESS - accesshelps.org, 541-779-6691
Jefferson County - Neighbor Impact - neighborimpact.org, 541-548-2380
Josephine County - United Community Action Network - ucancap.org, 541-956-4050
Klamath County - Klamath/Lake Community Action Services - klcas.org, 541-882-3500
Lake County - Klamath/Lake Community Action Services - klcas.org, 541-882-3500
Lane County - Lane County Human Services Commission - lanecounty.org, 541-682-3798
Linn County - Community Services Consortium - communityservices.us, 541-928-6335
Lincoln County - Community Services Consortium - communityservices.us, 541-928-6335
Malheur County - Community in Action - communityinaction.info, 541-889-9555
Marion County - Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency - mwvcaa.org, 503-585-6232
Morrow County - Community Action Program of East Central Oregon - capeco-works.org, 541-276-1926
Multnomah County - Dept of County Human Services Youth and Family Services Division - multco.us, 503-988-3691
Polk County - Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency - mwvcaa.org, 503-585-6232
Sherman County - Mid-Columbia Community Action Council - mccac.com, 541-298-5131
Tillamook County - Community Action Team Inc - cat-team.org, 503-397-3511
Umatilla County - Community Action Program of East Central Oregon - capeco-works.org, 541-276-1926
Union County - Community Connection of NE Oregon - ccno.org, 541-963-3186
Wallowa County - Community Connection of NE Oregon - ccno.org, 541-963-3186
Wasco County - Mid-Columbia Community Action Council - mccac.com, 541-298-5131
Washington County - Community Action - coawash.org, 503-693-3221
Wheeler County - Community Action Program of East Central Oregon - capeco-works.org, 541-276-1926
Yamhill County - Yamhill Community Action Partnership - yamhillcap.org, 503-472-0457
Foreclosure Prevention Assistance Information
Información Para Ayudar A Prevenir Embargos
COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium: 5-Step Tenant Protections
STEP 1: Know Your Rights
The Oregon Legislature passed a law so landlords in Oregon can’t do the following until October 1:
rent payments they missed between April and October 2020. But landlords can give notices of termination or file evictions for other reasons, both during and after the moratorium. Get more information at OregonLawHelp.org.
STEP 2: Write to Your Landlord
If you think you might struggle to pay rent, tell your landlord in writing and save a copy. Many programs
assist renters prior to falling behind or help renters get caught up on rent. Ask for help right away.
STEP 3: CALL 2-1-1 or Visit 211info.org
Contact the Community Action Agency (CAA) near you. You may qualify for help with rent, energy, and
more. CAAs provide information for free. Due to the large number of requests, there may be a waiting
period to qualify for and/or get assistance.
STEP 4: Gather Information
In addition to state and federal assistance, some local programs, non-profits, or religious organizations might be able to help. Also, you may be able to set up a partial payment plan with your landlord. This option is voluntary but could help reduce the back rent that you owe at the end of the grace period (March 2021). Information is changing rapidly, so continue to look for news from the Governor’s office, state agencies, and trusted organizations.
STEP 5: Get Ready
If you don’t pay October’s rent, your landlord can give you a notice of termination for nonpayment of
October’s rent, and then file for eviction if you don’t pay your rent. You may also get a notice from your
landlord requiring you to tell them within 14 days if you plan to use the six-month grace period to pay
back any outstanding rent. You must respond and tell your landlord if you plan to use the grace period.
(It’s best to respond in writing, and to keep a copy.) The Oregon Law Center and the Community Alliance
of Tenants have sample letters you can use to let your landlord know that you plan to use the grace
period. If you don’t tell your landlord, they can charge a penalty of half of one month’s rent, after March
31, 2020.
Remember, you have to catch up on any rent you didn’t pay between April and October 2020 by March
31, 2021. This information can be complex. Please visit The Oregon Law Center and the Community
Alliance of Tenants websites for more in-depth information.
Take Care of Yourself
These are difficult times and continued stress can affect sleep, mental health and relationships. 211 provides resources and NAMI Oregon has a free mental health hotline for support.
The Oregon Legislature passed a law so landlords in Oregon can’t do the following until October 1:
- give a notice of termination for nonpayment of rent or fees due between April 1 and September 30;
- give a notice of termination without cause;
- report unpaid rent or fees to credit agencies; or
- charge fees for late rent
rent payments they missed between April and October 2020. But landlords can give notices of termination or file evictions for other reasons, both during and after the moratorium. Get more information at OregonLawHelp.org.
STEP 2: Write to Your Landlord
If you think you might struggle to pay rent, tell your landlord in writing and save a copy. Many programs
assist renters prior to falling behind or help renters get caught up on rent. Ask for help right away.
STEP 3: CALL 2-1-1 or Visit 211info.org
Contact the Community Action Agency (CAA) near you. You may qualify for help with rent, energy, and
more. CAAs provide information for free. Due to the large number of requests, there may be a waiting
period to qualify for and/or get assistance.
STEP 4: Gather Information
In addition to state and federal assistance, some local programs, non-profits, or religious organizations might be able to help. Also, you may be able to set up a partial payment plan with your landlord. This option is voluntary but could help reduce the back rent that you owe at the end of the grace period (March 2021). Information is changing rapidly, so continue to look for news from the Governor’s office, state agencies, and trusted organizations.
STEP 5: Get Ready
If you don’t pay October’s rent, your landlord can give you a notice of termination for nonpayment of
October’s rent, and then file for eviction if you don’t pay your rent. You may also get a notice from your
landlord requiring you to tell them within 14 days if you plan to use the six-month grace period to pay
back any outstanding rent. You must respond and tell your landlord if you plan to use the grace period.
(It’s best to respond in writing, and to keep a copy.) The Oregon Law Center and the Community Alliance
of Tenants have sample letters you can use to let your landlord know that you plan to use the grace
period. If you don’t tell your landlord, they can charge a penalty of half of one month’s rent, after March
31, 2020.
Remember, you have to catch up on any rent you didn’t pay between April and October 2020 by March
31, 2021. This information can be complex. Please visit The Oregon Law Center and the Community
Alliance of Tenants websites for more in-depth information.
Take Care of Yourself
These are difficult times and continued stress can affect sleep, mental health and relationships. 211 provides resources and NAMI Oregon has a free mental health hotline for support.
Suspension Del Desalojo Debido Al COVID-19: Protecciones Para Arrendatarios En Cinco Pasos
PASO 1: Conozca sus derechos
La Legislatura de Oregon aprobó una ley que no permite que los arrendadores en Oregon hagan lo siguiente hasta el 1.º de octubre:
PASO 2: Escriba una carta a su arrendador
Si cree que podría tener dificultades para pagar la renta, infórmele a su arrendador por escrito y guarde una copia. Muchos programas ayudan a los arrendatarios antes de que se retrasen con los pagos o los ayudan a ponerse al corriente con la renta. Pida ayuda de inmediato.
PASO 3: LLAME AL 2-1-1 o visite 211info.org
Comuníquese con la Agencia de Acción Comunitaria (CAA, por sus siglas en inglés) más cercana. Usted puede reunir los requisitos para recibir ayuda con la renta, la energía y mucho más. Las CAA proporcionan información de forma gratuita. Debido al gran número de solicitudes, es posible que haya un periodo de espera para calificar para la asistencia y/o para recibirla.
PASO 4: Recopile información
Además de la asistencia estatal y federal, algunos programas, organizaciones sin fines de lucro u organizaciones religiosas locales podrían ayudarle. Asimismo, usted puede programar un plan de pagos parciales con su arrendador. Esta opción es voluntaria, pero puede ayudar a reducir la renta retrasada que debe al final del periodo de gracia (marzo de 2021). La información está cambiando rápidamente, así que siga al pendiente de las noticias de la oficina de la gobernadora, las agencias estatales y las organizaciones de confianza.
PASO 5: Prepárese
Si no paga la renta del mes de octubre, su arrendador puede darle un aviso de terminación por no pagar la renta de octubre y luego presentar una demanda de desalojo si no paga la renta. También podría recibir un aviso de su arrendador que le indica que debe avisarle en un plazo de 14 días si planea usar el periodo de gracia de seis meses para pagar la renta pendiente. Usted debe responder y avisarle a su arrendador si planea usar el periodo de gracia. (Le recomendamos responder por escrito y guardar una copia). El Centro Legal de Oregon y la Alianza Comunitaria de Arrendatarios tienen cartas de muestra que usted puede usar para avisarle a su arrendador que planea usar el periodo de gracia. Si no le avisa a su arrendador, este puede cobrarle una sanción equivalente a la mitad de la renta mensual después del 31 de marzo de 2021.
Recuerde que a más tardar el 31 de marzo de 2021 tiene que ponerse al corriente con cualquier renta que no haya pagado entre abril y octubre de 2020. Esta información puede ser compleja. Visite los sitios web del Centro Legal de Oregon (The Oregon Law Center) y la Alianza Comunitaria de Arrendatarios (Community Alliance of Tenants) para obtener información más detallada.
Cuídese
Estos son tiempos difíciles y el estrés continuo puede afectar su sueño, salud mental y relaciones. 211 proporciona recursos y la Alianza Nacional de Salud Mental de Oregon (National Alliance on Mental Illness Oregon) tiene una línea de ayuda de salud mental gratuita para brindar apoyo.
La Legislatura de Oregon aprobó una ley que no permite que los arrendadores en Oregon hagan lo siguiente hasta el 1.º de octubre:
- Dar aviso de terminación por falta de pago de la renta o tarifas adeudadas entre el 1.º de abril y el 30 de septiembre;
- Dar un aviso de terminación sin causa justificada;
- Reportar renta o tarifas no pagadas a las agencias de crédito; o
- Cobrar tarifas por pagar tarde la renta.
PASO 2: Escriba una carta a su arrendador
Si cree que podría tener dificultades para pagar la renta, infórmele a su arrendador por escrito y guarde una copia. Muchos programas ayudan a los arrendatarios antes de que se retrasen con los pagos o los ayudan a ponerse al corriente con la renta. Pida ayuda de inmediato.
PASO 3: LLAME AL 2-1-1 o visite 211info.org
Comuníquese con la Agencia de Acción Comunitaria (CAA, por sus siglas en inglés) más cercana. Usted puede reunir los requisitos para recibir ayuda con la renta, la energía y mucho más. Las CAA proporcionan información de forma gratuita. Debido al gran número de solicitudes, es posible que haya un periodo de espera para calificar para la asistencia y/o para recibirla.
PASO 4: Recopile información
Además de la asistencia estatal y federal, algunos programas, organizaciones sin fines de lucro u organizaciones religiosas locales podrían ayudarle. Asimismo, usted puede programar un plan de pagos parciales con su arrendador. Esta opción es voluntaria, pero puede ayudar a reducir la renta retrasada que debe al final del periodo de gracia (marzo de 2021). La información está cambiando rápidamente, así que siga al pendiente de las noticias de la oficina de la gobernadora, las agencias estatales y las organizaciones de confianza.
PASO 5: Prepárese
Si no paga la renta del mes de octubre, su arrendador puede darle un aviso de terminación por no pagar la renta de octubre y luego presentar una demanda de desalojo si no paga la renta. También podría recibir un aviso de su arrendador que le indica que debe avisarle en un plazo de 14 días si planea usar el periodo de gracia de seis meses para pagar la renta pendiente. Usted debe responder y avisarle a su arrendador si planea usar el periodo de gracia. (Le recomendamos responder por escrito y guardar una copia). El Centro Legal de Oregon y la Alianza Comunitaria de Arrendatarios tienen cartas de muestra que usted puede usar para avisarle a su arrendador que planea usar el periodo de gracia. Si no le avisa a su arrendador, este puede cobrarle una sanción equivalente a la mitad de la renta mensual después del 31 de marzo de 2021.
Recuerde que a más tardar el 31 de marzo de 2021 tiene que ponerse al corriente con cualquier renta que no haya pagado entre abril y octubre de 2020. Esta información puede ser compleja. Visite los sitios web del Centro Legal de Oregon (The Oregon Law Center) y la Alianza Comunitaria de Arrendatarios (Community Alliance of Tenants) para obtener información más detallada.
Cuídese
Estos son tiempos difíciles y el estrés continuo puede afectar su sueño, salud mental y relaciones. 211 proporciona recursos y la Alianza Nacional de Salud Mental de Oregon (National Alliance on Mental Illness Oregon) tiene una línea de ayuda de salud mental gratuita para brindar apoyo.
Oregon Worker Relief Fund
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The Oregon Worker Relief Fund provides temporary disaster relief to Oregonians with financial need and who are excluded from the federal unemployment insurance program due to their immigration status.
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DHS - General Assistance Program
The General Assistance (GA) Program is a program administrated by DHS's Aging and People with Disabilities designed to help individuals with severe disabilities who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness.
For information on how to apply, click here
For information on how to apply, click here
Rental AssistanceBetter RentersNavigators
Temporary Emergency Shelter
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Home Ownership
Home Retention
Coordinated Entry System
Veterans
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Major Disaster - FEMA Funds
On April 3, 2020 the President declared our community a Major Disaster which triggers the release of Federal Funds to people impacted by the Flood of 2020.
CAPECO does not disperse FEMA dollars. Affected households must register with FEMA directly. We have provided the link here for your convenience: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
CAPECO does not disperse FEMA dollars. Affected households must register with FEMA directly. We have provided the link here for your convenience: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
Housing Authority
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Gilliam, Morrow, Umatilla, Wheeler counties (www.umatillacountyhousing.org)
The local Housing Authority provides low income subsidized and affordable housing. They administer USDA Rural Development/HUD and Tax Credit Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8). 155 SW 10th Street Hermiston, OR 97838 541-567-3241 541-567-3246 Fax |
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Working to prevent, reduce and end homelessness in Oregon's Gilliam, Morrow, Umatilla & Wheeler counties.
Home 4 Hope was born out of HUD's Continuum of Care Program directive to CAPECO, the program's lead agency in this area, to create a coalition to address homelessness. Learn more at Home 4 Hope. Home 4 Hope has online resources for those who are homeless or may be trying to avoid becoming homeless - tiny.cc/h4hresources |
