Community Development Law Center
(Separate Website)
The Community Development Law Center provides legal services to non-profit organizations in Oregon. CDLC's attorneys represent affordable housing and economic development organizations in real estate, land use, construction, corporate, and employment matters. CDLC staff also conducts trainings in subjects such as housing finance, asset management, and the rights and responsibilities of non-profit board members.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Fair Housing Council of Oregon
(Separate Website)
The Fair Housing Council of Oregon is a statewide organization whose mission is to eliminate housing discrimination through education and enforcement. This site provides detailed information about the different categories of housing discrimination.
By: Fair Housing Council of Oregon
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Housing Discrimination Complaints
(Separate Website)
Federal law prohibits housing discrimiination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and feel your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Disability Law Handbook
(Separate Website)
This handbook is a broad overview of rights and obligations under federal disability laws. Individual state laws may impose more stringent obligations. This handbook is intended to inform rather than to advise, and the information provided is of a general nature. You should consult an attorney for advice about your particular situation.
Keeping Utilities Going in Households with Persons Needing Ongoing Medical Care
(Separate Website)
Does someone in your household require ongoing medical care? Are you worried your electric, natural gas or telephone service might be disconnected? If you are, you should know that Oregon's regulated utilities offer a program to allow special payment arrangements to avoid having your telephone, electric and gas service from being shut off if you fall behind on paying your bills. If you have questions about this program, call the Oregon Public Utility Commission, Consumer Section at 1-800-522-2404.
By: Oregon Law Center
Housing Rights For Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Survivors Information regarding housing rights for domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking survivors.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Housing Authorities in Oregon
(Separate Website)
Information about federally subsidized programs in Oregon and a list of offices where you can get more information and apply.
By: Association of Oregon Housing Authorities
Housing Connections
(Separate Website)
Housing Connections is a web-based resource and information system to help low-income Portland area residents find housing through agencies and other sources of affordable housing.
By: City of Portland, Oregon
Home Buying Guide
(Separate Website)
Tips for first-time home buyers.
By: Fannie Mae
Limited English Proficiency at HUD
(Separate Website)
This page provides documents created by HUD program offices and features factsheets, housing brochures and other forms in Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Cambodian, Chinese, Farsi, French, Hmong, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese, in addition to English.
By: US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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Spanish / Español
Making Home Affordable
(Separate Website)
If you are struggling to make your mortgage payments, or can't refinance your home due to loss of value on the market, you may qualify for the Making Home Affordable program.
By: Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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Tenant's Rights in Foreclosure Information about your rights as a tenant when you are notified that your home is in foreclosure. Updated 3/2010.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Property Tax Deferrals
(Separate Website)
Information about postponing the payment of property taxes for disabled and senior citizens.
By: Oregon Department of Revenue
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Landlord-Tenant Law in Oregon A booklet that provides information about Oregon Landlord-Tenant law issues. Topics include: Rental Agreements, Fees, Deposits, Rent, Discrimination, Repairs, Eviction, and Getting Your Things Back When You Move.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Tenant Resources Section Contact information for organizations and services assisting tenants.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Legal Aid Offices in Oregon
(Separate Website)
Find the legal services provider for your county.
By: Legal Services
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Need a Lawyer in Oregon?
(Separate Website)
You can contact the Oregon State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service for help in finding a lawyer in your area.
By: Oregon State Bar - Lawyer Referral Service
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Oregon Construction Contractors Board
(Separate Website)
Find out if your construction contractor is properly licensed by the State of Oregon.
By: State of Oregon
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OregonLawHelp.org
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This Site Covers the State of Oregon
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