Multnomah County

Local offices in Multnomah County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• 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
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on homeforward.org

• 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
  Call 211Website

  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.
  Call 971-274-0500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.oregon.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.
  Call 503-280-6046DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on worksourceoregon.org

• 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.
  Call 503-669-7112DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 503-934-0630DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 503-945-5000DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 503-988-5123DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on multcolib.org

Multnomah County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Multnomah County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Multnomah County

• Fairview
• Gresham
• Maywood Park
• Portland
• Troutdale
• Wood Village

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