Portland
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Local offices in Portland
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Housing help · City office
Portland Housing Bureau
1900 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 7007, Portland, OR 97201
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portland.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Home Forward
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceOffers affordable housing, housing vouchers and rent assistance for eligible residents.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on homeforward.org
Utilities · City office
Portland Water Bureau Customer Service
Help here
- Water, sewer, and stormwater bill assistanceApply for bill discounts or ask about payment arrangements for eligible household utility bills.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portland.gov
Local office · City office
Office of Equity and Human Rights
1120 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1048, Portland, OR 97204
Help here
- Civil rights and disability discrimination complaintsGet information about filing a civil rights or disability discrimination complaint with the city.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portland.gov
Local office · City office
PDX 311 Customer Service
1120 SW 5th Avenue, First Floor, Portland, OR 97204
Help here
- City information and service requestsAsk questions about local government, report an issue, or request help finding a service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portland.gov
Immigrant services · City office
Office of Community & Civic Life
1120 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 114, Portland, OR 97204
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portland.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Oregon North Portland
30 N Webster Street, Suite E, Portland, OR 97217
Help here
- Employment and job search helpHelps people look for jobs, build skills and connect with employers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on worksourceoregon.org
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Oregon SE Portland
6401 SE Foster Road, Portland, OR 97206
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help finding a job and using local employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
State office
Downtown Portland DMV
1502 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR 97201
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver licensing and other services offered at this DMV office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Library · County office
Multnomah County Library
Help here
- Library servicesUse library branches, borrow books and other materials, and get help with research and technology.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on multcolib.org
Local office · City office
Portland Bureau of Transportation
1120 SW 5th Avenue, Portland, OR 97204
Help here
- Transportation Wallet: Access for AllEligible Portland residents can get free transit and other transportation credits through a participating community organization.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portland.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Portland Parks & Recreation
1120 SW 5th Avenue, First Floor, Portland, OR 97204
Help here
- Recreation programs and Access DiscountRegister for parks and recreation activities and apply for a discount on eligible program fees.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portland.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Portland
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Oregon Food Bank
7900 NE 33rd Drive, Portland, OR 97211
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Multnomah County Department of Human Services - MULTCO
209 SW 4th Ave Ste 200, Portland, OR 97204-1824
Listed on oregon.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Multnomah County
Portland is in Multnomah County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Local office · Nonprofit
211info
Help here
- Local resource referralsCall 211info to find local help with food, housing, health care, child care, utilities, jobs, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211info.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Multnomah County Circuit Court Legal Resource Center
1200 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97204
Help here
- Court self-help and legal resourcesProvides court information and legal resource help for people handling cases without a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.oregon.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Oregon Gresham
18633 SE Stark Street, Suite 201, Gresham, OR 97233
Help here
- Job and career servicesGet free help with finding work, training, and other job search needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on worksourceoregon.org
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Oregon Southeast Portland
6401 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206
Help here
- Employment and job search helpHelps people look for jobs, build skills and connect with employers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on worksourceoregon.org
State office
Oregon DMV Gresham
1519 NE 181st Ave, Portland, OR 97230
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesHandles driver license, identification card, knowledge test and vehicle title services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Library · County office
Multnomah County Library
221 NE 122nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97230
Help here
- Library servicesProvides books, digital materials, public computers, classes and research help.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on multcolib.org
Oregon programs by kind of help
These are run by Oregon and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211info
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 866-698-6155 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988