Home Retention Program
AAAH's Home Retention Program is supported by Portland Housing Bureau and provides homeowners in East Portland access to the following free services:
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Tax Delinquency Support (Valid from January 1st through April 15th)
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Up to $1,000 assistance for small emergency and safety repairs
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Community Resource Navigation and Referral
If you are facing challenges maintaining your home, please review our Eligibility Guidelines and complete an Intake Form (or give us a call at 503-595-3517) to see how we can help.
Eligibility Guidelines
The Home Retention Emergency Repair Program is restricted to specific areas and zip codes within the City of Portland. If you are unsure you qualify based on the location of your home, please review the requirements below or call us at 503-595-3517.
If you do not qualify for AAAH's Home Retention Program, we are happy to provide referrals to organizations that serve different areas of the City. Additionally, you may visit the Resources section on the bottom of this page to learn about similar programs you may qualify for.
1. Homeowner resides within an eligible zip code*:
97216, 97220, 97230, 97233, 97236, & 97266.
*Please note that some addresses in Northeast and Southeast may list Portland in the address line, but fall under the jurisdiction of a neighboring city. Review your jurisdiction at portlandmaps.com or call us at 503-595-3517 to find out if your home qualifies.
2. Total costs for repair projects may not exceed $1,000 per household.
3. Total gross household income may not exceed 80% of Portland Metro Area Median Family Income.
Please refer to the table below to determine if your home falls within the Home Retention Program's income requirements.
Application Process
The Home Retention Program is funded by Portland Housing Bureau and requires its partners to collect client data and demographics. To successfully apply for the Home Retention Program, households are asked to complete an Intake Form prior to receiving Home Retention and Repair services.
1. Intake
Complete the Home Retention Intake Form and submit to AAAH.
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Option 1: Use the button below to complete Intake online
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Option 2: Call our office at 503-595-3517 ext. 302 to complete your Intake by phone.
2. Income Verification
Submit a copy of your Photo ID and proof of income using one of the methods listed below. Income may include paystubs, a current SSI/SSD award letter, or in the case of self-employed applicants - your most recent tax return or 6-month profit and loss statement (P&L):
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Option 1: Upload your supporting documents to our Secure Dropbox.
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Option 2: Mail documents to our office: 825 NE 20th Ave, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97232
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Option 3: Bring documents to our office and ask an AAAH staff member to assist you.
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Our normal business hours are 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday.
3. Follow Up
After receiving your completed application and supporting documents, a Program Coordinator will call or email to discuss next actions. These may include assistance with project management, financial assistance (up to $1,000), and help discovering resources.