Housing Justice

Everyone deserves a safe, healthy, and affordable place to call home. Yet rising rents, increasing utility costs, and a shortage of quality affordable housing continue to push too many Oregon families toward housing instability, displacement, and eviction.

At Unite Oregon, we believe housing justice begins with the leadership of those most affected. We organize alongside tenants to build collective power, protect and expand renters' rights, and ensure communities have the knowledge and resources needed to advocate for themselves.

Housing is more than shelter—it is the foundation for healthy families, thriving communities, and economic security.

Our work includes:

  • Organizing tenants to build collective power.

  • Advocating for stronger tenant protections and housing policies.

  • Providing education and resources so renters understand and can exercise their rights.

  • Supporting community-driven solutions that keep people housed and prevent displacement.

Portland Tenant Protections

All the info you need on Portland tenant protections. Download a handout below:

Other resources and eviction support services are available at the local level. To access these supports, contact 211 Info via phone at 2-1-1 or online at www.211info.org. If a tenant’s OERAP application is denied, their landlord may be eligible to apply for payment of unpaid rent during their tenant’s safe harbor period through the Landlord Guarantee Program. More information can be found at: www.oregonlgp.org

 If someone receives an eviction notice, you should immediately contact 2-1-1 at www.211info.org for information about rent assistance, legal assistance, or other resources available in your area.

If someone receives a court eviction summons or if they are scheduled for an appearance in court, they should contact the Eviction Defense Project as soon as possible for legal support. Tenants should always plan to show up at any court appearance. Failure to appear at a court date can result in a default judgment against them.

All translated handouts and information can be found here.