Rental Assistance Programs

Clatsop Community Action administers several types of rental assistance programs. Each program seeks to end or prevent homelessness in a variety of ways.

Types of Rental Assistance Available through our office:
Housing Stabilization Program (HSP) PDF Print E-mail
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This fund may pay deposits, first month rent, or rent to avoid eviction.

Clatsop Community Action collaborates with many other agencies and churches to provide
comprehensive services to clients.

One such partnership is with the Department of Human Services (DHS). It is through this partnership that CCA is able to offer housing assistance to families with minor children through the Housing Stabilization Program. With this fund from July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2008, CCA was able to prevent nine families (31 individuals) from becoming homeless. These clients must demonstrate the ability to continue to pay for their housing after the assistance.
 
Transitional Housing Programs PDF Print E-mail
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Continuum of Care is a transitional housing program. Intensive case management is provided to these households on a weekly basis, often in the home. For this program, CCA leases two rental units for these clients. We provide utility payments as well as some other funding toward supportive services such as medical appointment co-pays or money to pay for identification papers. These clients may remain in this housing for six
months to two years. They are interviewed by a panel of case managers after being referred from other social service agencies. The selection is based not only on need but the perceived ability to benefit from the program.
 
Home Tenant Based Assistance PDF Print E-mail
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Home Tenant Based Assistance (HTBA) is a temporary rental assistance program for people at or below 50 percent of the County's median income. 

 

Current Status

TBA accepts applicants on a first come first serve basis which is determined by a waiting list. The HTBA waiting list is currently closed. 

 

About HTBA

HTBA is a temporary rental assistance program. The amount of rental assistance that will be received by the applicant is based on the household's income. 

 

HTBA does not pay the entire rental amount, but instead pays a portion which is determined by household income.  Applicants who are accepted onto the program will be required to make co-payments on their rent.  The duration of the program is 6 months to 1 year.

 

Criteria

Applicants must have a total household income at or below 50% of Clatsop County Median Income.

Those on the program are required to pay the first & last months rent. HTBA will pay initial deposit up to one months rent. 

Those on the program are required to attend monthly case management meetings at CCA.

Acceptance on the the program is on a first come, first serve basis.

Other eligibility requirements apply.

 

For more Information

Please contact CCA at (503) 325-1400
 
First Month's Rent PDF Print E-mail
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The Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) is primarily intended for transients who are planning to stay within our area for an extended period of time or a person who is moving from a temporary shelter to a more permanent living arrangement.

 

This program will provide those who met the criteria with one month's rent.  Funding may be limited. 

For additional information, call Clatsop Community Action at (503) 325-1400 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
Eviction PDF Print E-mail
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The Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) is intended for people who are facing imminent eviction.  This program seeks to prevent homelessness by providing funds to avoid eviction.

This program will provide to those who met the criteria with funds to help avoid eviction.  Funding may be limited. 

 

For additional information, call Clatsop Community Action at (503) 325-1400 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it