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State agency in Salem that funds and coordinates affordable housing, rental assistance, homeownership education, and energy assistance programs across all 36 Oregon counties. Call 503-986-2000 during weekday business hours or visit oregon.gov/ohcs to find local partners and eligibility information. Most programs are free to apply. Applicants typically provide photo ID, proof of income (pay stubs or benefit letters), and household information during the intake process.
503-986-2000 · 725 Summer St NE #B, Salem, OR 97301
City of Salem's housing authority operating public housing units and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for low-income residents of the Salem area. Call 503-588-6368 during weekday business hours or visit cityofsalem.net/sha for waitlist and application details. Programs are free to apply. Applicants typically provide photo ID, Social Security cards for household members, proof of income, and information about current housing and family composition.
503-588-6368 · 360 Church St SE, Salem, OR 97301
Statewide association representing Oregon's network of Community Action Agencies, which deliver emergency rent, utility, weatherization, and energy assistance programs locally. Call 503-316-3792 on weekdays to find the Community Action Agency that serves your county. Services provided by local partners are typically free for qualifying households. Applicants usually bring photo ID, proof of address, proof of income, and recent rent or utility statements.
503-316-3792 · PO Box 7964, Salem, OR 97303
Salem-based community action agency providing emergency rent, utility, energy, and weatherization assistance for Marion and Polk County residents. Call 503-585-6232 during weekday business hours or visit mwvcaa.org to check program availability. Services are free for qualifying households. Applicants typically bring photo ID, proof of address, recent pay stubs or benefits statements, and copies of rent or utility bills when requesting help.
503-585-6232 · 2475 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97301