UPDATE 6/24/21: The moratorium that was scheduled to expire on June 30, 2021 is now extended through July 31, 2021 and this is intended to be the final extension of the moratorium. Individuals must submit the CDC’s declaration form to qualify; the declaration forms that were permitted under Oregon’s law will not suffice.
In addition, Oregon passed a very important piece of legislation last week, Senate Bill 278. Among other things, it will require landlords and courts to delay termination of residential tenancies for nonpayment of rent for 60 days if a tenant provides documentation proving that they applied for rental assistance. That will allow more time for rent assistance applications to be processed
Lane County Rent and Utility Assistance
Applications for Lane County Rent and Utility Assistance will next be open Friday June 25th at 9 a.m. to Monday June 28th at 5 p.m. and posted on this website at www.lanecountyor.gov/rent. For assistance completing the application over the phone, call (541) 682-3776 during this time period.
The application will be opening on the 2nd Friday of each month for the remainder of 2021. These are the upcoming dates applications for Lane County Rental Assistance will be available online and over the phone.
Friday, June 25th at 9 a.m. to Monday June 28th at 5 p.m.
Friday, July 9th at 9 a.m. to Monday July 12th at 5 p.m.
Friday, August 13th at 9 a.m. to Monday July 16th at 5 p.m.
If you applied for rent and utility assistance through the State Oregon Rental Assistance website, you have already applied for this help. You do not need to reapply.
Presentation by Tim Morris from SETA
The Springfield Eugene Tenant Association (SETA), a 501c3 non-profit, public service organization dedicated to renters’ rights and interests, shared the presentation below with the Human Rights Commission in mid-June.