It’s not if you rent to a household with rental assistance — it’s when. We’re here for the when. 

Rental assistance is no longer the exception in the market, it’s just part of doing business.

We provide landlords and case managers with straightforward tools and real-time support, while ensuring their experience and perspective are part of shaping how rental assistance works. Because when everyone has a voice, households stay housed and participation grows — not because it’s required, but because everyone is better off. 

Property performance and housing stability shouldn’t be at odds. Landlords and tenants can succeed together. Making that possible takes more than policy — it takes practical solutions, clear communication, and a shift in how we work together. That’s the culture change we’re here to lead. 

Our Partners

Mission

Our mission is to make rental assistance a positive experience for property owners and managers

Vision

A future where landlords and tenants succeed together.

Values

Property Performance 

We enable and encourage solutions that enhance rental income and mitigate expenses—enhancing financial performance for property owners and housing stability for tenants. 

Housing Stability 

We know that housing is both a community and a financial asset. And we believe that housing stability benefits everyone—tenants, landlords, and communities. 

Community Wellbeing 

We prioritize community well-being as a measure of our impact—ensuring that our work strengthens safety, stability, and quality of life for all of Multnomah County.

Changing the Narrative.

But aren’t landlords the problem? Won’t tenants with rental assistance be harder to work with?

Landlords are not all the same — and neither are the people who receive rental assistance. Assumptions and stereotypes get in the way of real solutions. We believe better outcomes start when we see each other as individuals, not categories. Unconditional positive regard should be offered to everyone. 

Don’t landlords just pick and choose who they rent to?

In Oregon, ‘source of income’ protections require landlords to accept rental assistance as income. Only 17 states have this type of protection. This means that any household that meets the other screening requirements (typically credit, criminal and rental history) has to offered a lease. While some households do have barriers, not all do. 

People with rental assistance don’t pay rent or take care of their homes.

Most residents using rental assistance pay a small portion of their rent and want the same thing as any renter — a safe, stable place to live. Program participation doesn’t define a person’s reliability or care for their home. And when situations arise, Risk Mitigation programs offer financial support to both households and property owners. 

Property managers don’t care about housing stability.

Property managers want long-term, reliable residents, and stable occupancy. Navigating program requirements can be challenging, but that doesn’t mean managers aren’t invested in positive outcomes for households. Eviction is not a desired outcome for any party. 

In Community.

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