Home and plumbing repair resources

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Need help with home repairs? Below is a list of Portland-area community organizations that offer aid with home repairs or funding. Basic program overviews and eligibility requirements are listed here, but for the most up-to-date information or to apply for services, contact the organizations directly.

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African American Alliance for Homeownership (AAAH)

503-595-3517 | info@aaah.org

Offers home retention services, tax delinquency support, and foreclosure counseling for individuals and families struggling to sustain, maintain, or retain their home. Applicants can get up to $1,000 to use for small emergency and safety repairs.
Serves low-income homeowners living in East Portland zip codes 97216, 97220, 97230, 97233, 97236, and 97266.

Bureau of Environmental Services Safety Net Low Income Loans

503-823-4114 | sewerconx@portlandoregon.gov

Property owners who qualify may use this low-interest loan to pay for the cost of putting in a sewer line when the City has required it. In some cases, loans are also available for repair or replacement of a sewer line that has broken and needs to be replaced.
Borrowers age 62 and older may defer making payments until the property is sold or transferred. Loans are due in full upon sale or transfer of property.

Catalyst Partnerships

971-245-6555 | office@catalystnw.org

Provides critical home repairs for free. Work is organized and overseen by licensed general contractors and performed by volunteers.
Serves income-qualified homeowners earning less than 80% of the median family income (MFI) all over the Portland Metro area.

Community Energy Project (CEP)

503-284-6827 | admin@communityenergyproject.org

Specializes in home weatherization and repair. Community Energy Project partners with the Oregon Community Solar program to give Oregonians new opportunities to go solar. Hosts DIY weatherization workshops to teach low-cost energy saving techniques for renters and homeowners. Also hosts lead poisoning prevention workshops that teach practical skills to avoid exposure to common sources of lead.
Serves low-income homeowners who are 55 years or older or have a disability.

Cooling Portland

CleanEnergyFund@portlandoregon…

Provides life-saving and efficient portable heat pump/cooling equipment to Portland’s low-income residents, prioritizing those most vulnerable to the impacts of extreme heat fueled by climate change.

Habitat for Humanity Home Repair

503-287-9529

Provides critical home repairs for income-qualified homeowners including roofs, siding, accessibility modifications and critical home repairs.
Serves homeowners at or below 80% AMI (area median income) living in the Portland area.

Hacienda Community Development Center

503-595-2111

Default Intervention Program provides support to homeowners at risk of foreclosure.

Latino Network

503-283-6881 | info@latnet.org

Offers home retention services and minor home repair services.
Serves qualifying homeowners in East Portland.

Multnomah County Weatherization Program

503-988-7423 | weatherization.team@multco.us

Offers energy efficiency, heating, insulation, and ventilation upgrades.
Serves homeowners or renters who live on a limited income and live in Multnomah County.

Multnomah County Wood Burning Exchange

503-988-6189

Free or low-cost exchange of wood burning stove or fireplace with more efficient electric heat pump.

NAYA Critical Home Repair

503-288-8177 | BrentL@nayapdx.org—Brent Lee, Home Repair Coordinator

Offers weatherization and critical home repair.
Serves income-qualified homeowners earning less than 50% MFI who are age 55 or older or have a disability. Applicants must live in East Portland.

Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives (PCRI)

503-288-2923 | Hra@pcrihome.org

Homeownership retention program helps with urgent home repairs, including plumbing, electrical, and water heater repairs. Free home assessments are available for homeowners receiving repairs.
Serves income-qualified homeowners earning less than 80% MFI for home repairs and 100% MFI for retention services who are age 55 or older and live in Portland.

Portland Housing Bureau (PHB)

503-823-3336 | Bev.Keagbine@portlandoregon.gov—Bev Keagbine, PHB Loan Coordinator

Offers a no-interest loan of up to $40,000 to fund repairs, like plumbing issues or a leaking roof.
Serves low-income homeowners who live in the Interstate Urban Renewal Area (URA). Check URA residence at Urban Renewal Area Look Up.

ReFIT

503-698-8382 | info@refitportland.org

Modifies homes to make them accessible, installing ADA-compliant toilets, wheelchair ramps, shower grab bars, and inserts.
Serves low-income homeowners who have limited mobility or functional limitations.

REACH Community Development

503-501-5719 | SLowe@reachcdc.org—Seth Lowe

Offers plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other critical repairs.
Serves low-income homeowners who are at least 55 years old or who have a disability.

Rebuilding Together Portland

503-206-7993 | malonem@rtpdx.org—Mike Malone

Provides carpentry, electrical repairs, painting, plumbing, flooring, home safety modifications (like grab bars, handrails, wheelchair ramps, and more), debris removal, and yard clean-up.
Serves low-income homeowners living in Portland.

Renovate PDX

Contact@Renovatepdx.org

Rebuild & Renew program offers discounted design, code, permitting, and management services for qualified owners.

Taking Ownership PDX

www.takingownershippdx.org | takingownershippdx@gmail.com

A community collective offering home repair and renovation services for Black-owned homes. Aims to deter gentrification by supporting Black homeowners to age in place.

Unlimited Choices

503-234-6167 | info@unlimitedchoices.org

Adapt-a-Home program offers home modifications for people with disabilities. Mend-a-Home program repairs roofing, structural issues, plumbing, and mechanical and electrical systems.
Serves low- to moderate-income homeowners and mobile home owners.

Verde Builds

503-290-8570 | info@verdenw.org