Housing Resources in Portland, OR | Trans Relocation Fund & Aid network
Finding the Place:
Roomies & HomeShare Rooms & roomies from the cis-het side of the internet. There’s buttons/preferences for LGBTQ+ and definitely affordable options but STILL, proceed with caution.
Furnished Finder Trans folks from Texas found a great affordable space via this site! An awesome way to make the move without the hassle while you figure out some other stuff.
Oregon Affordable Housing Info about housing for folks with disabilities, subsidized and senior housing.
Facebook Groups:
Meta at your own risk unfortunately. Not the best if you - have pets or are more than 1 person.
Portland Queer Housing
Queer Housing Portland
Portland Area Queer & Trans Safer Housing
Friends Living With Friends - not specifically queer, and haven't been able to get in but it was recommended
Eugene Conscious Community Housing Board - not in it but seems solid
2SLGBTQIA+ Specific Housing Resources:
Bremen House "Small intentional community in North Portland. We are committed to developing a community that resists relationships of convenience and transaction. We host workaways and couch surfers, invite friends to our dinner table, and volunteer at a local food share. We are friendly, intellectual, international/ multicultural, LGBTQ, and conscious of how we relate to the larger community and world through our decisions." Recommended by Trans PDX Support Group attendee.
Queer Affinity Village A dedicated LGBTQIA+ shelter village providing safe, affirming housing.
Outside In Provides outreach, healthcare, mental health, and housing services for LGBTQIA+ youth under 24.
New Avenues for Youth Supports youth experiencing houselessness (ages 21 and under) with housing, education, and employment services. 24/7 services for 9-17
Beyond These Walls Not listed on their website but they have often have emergency and transitional housing for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks transitioning from incarceration back into society. If you might qualify for these services and would like assistance feel free to message me.
Rahab's Sisters All services are open to women, trans, and non-binary people. Setup appointment with Community Health Team to get access to housing support and additional resources.
General Housing Resources:
211 Info A massive directory for housing/food insecurity, shelters, rental assistance, and more.
Home Forward Portland’s local housing authority offering rental assistance, housing vouchers, and low-income communities.
People’s Housing Project A grassroots organization offering no-strings-attached grants for queer and trans folks, especially transplants to Portland.
Housing Funds & Rent Assistance:
Black and Beyond the Binary Collective's Housing Safety Fund is currently open. Email housingfund@bbbcollective.org to apply.
People’s Housing Project A grassroots organization offering no-strings-attached grants for queer and trans folks, especially transplants to Portland.
Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Housing Benefits Housing support requests can take upwards of 2 weeks to complete but you can get housing help for 6 months.
Native America Youth and Family Center (NAYA) can provide limited rent assistance to stop eviction.
IRCO Asian Family Center has rent assitance that is limited.
At the Trans Relocation Fund & Aid Network, we are committed to making relocation safe, joyful, and sustainable. We appreciate your patience and preparation as you plan your move. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
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