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Housing Solutions: Eviction Prevention / Deposit Assistance

Contact us at: 503-397-3511   or     1.800.404.3511

Community Action Team, Inc.  has very limited funding to help clients who request housing financial assistance.  We are constantly seeking funds to provide emergency assistance.  However, given the high demand for this assistance we are often without available funds.  These resources are subject to availability. Our policy is to provide financial assistance on a funding available, first come -first served basis; using the following criterea:

How do I apply?  Click Here for an intake packet.

To apply for emergency help you must call the telephone number above and leave a message requesting an appointment to determine eligibility and availability of funds. Your voice mail message must include a phone number where you can be reached.   You must be established in Columbia County for six months or longer.

 

INCOME GUIDELINES


# in household

Annual income

1

$14,600

2

$16,650

3

$18,750

4

$20,800

5

$22,500

6

$24,150

7

$25,800

8

$27,500

 

Transitional Housing Programs:

Transitional Housing Programs are a 12-24 month program for individuals and families who are homeless or in unstable housing.  Families are encouraged and supported in their efforts to become financially self-sufficient and to strengthen family relationships.  
Community Action Team, Inc provides Case Management services for individuals and families with children living in Columbia County.   Case managers’ help families define goals, identify resources and address barriers to stable housing.

Emergency Rental Assistance 

  • One time rental assistance
  • Must show ability to afford rent in the future.
  • Once per year

Northwest Oregon Housing Authorities

(NOHA) 1.503.861.0119 or 1-888-887-4990

  • Section 8 Voucher

 

Homeless Counseling

 

Process includes intake of prospective client, assessment of needs, provides referrals for services and offers advocacy.  Collaboration with shelter providers, homeless advocates, community service providers, and the legal community.

 

 

Rental Counseling

 

Preparation securing or maintaining rental housing.  Provides case management, budget counseling, referral for tenant/landlord issues and rights and responsibilities in maintaining safe and secure housing.

 

 

Rental Assistance

 

Varies according to need and availability of funding.  Participants must meet income guidelines.  Other conditions may apply such as proof of need, matching funds, mandatory case management.

 
 

For Rental Counseling and Assistance or Homeless Counseling please contact:

503-397-3511 or 800-404-3511

or click here to email.

 

Columbia County Low Income Housing Apartments

  • Woodland Trails- Low Income Housing 503.397.4938
  • Crest and North Fork Apartments- Low income Housing 503.397.4244
  • Forest Park Apartments- Tax Credit Property 503.397.4142
  • Gable Park Apartments- Tax Credit Property 503.397.3990
  • Columbia County Women’s Resource Center 503.397.7110
  • Columbia Hill Apartments- Senior Low Income Housing 503.397.6131
  • Senior Victorian Apartments Low Income Housing 503.543.6343 x 213
  • Sol haven Apartments Low Income Apartments 503.728.3169
  • Blue Heron Apartments 503.429.6052