Rental Assistance Program
CONTACT US
Housing Programs and Services
3180 Center Street NE, Suite 2274
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 361-2732
Fax (Referrals): (503) 588-5367
Email: HHS-Housing@co.marion.or.us
Summary of Services
Our Rental Assistance Program (RAP) serves adults ages 26 y ears and older, who are diagnosed with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and who are:
- Homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
- Transitioning from the Oregon State Hospital
- Transitioning from a licensed residential setting
- At risk of reentering a licensed residential or hospital setting if unable to access supportive housing
To qualify for our RAP, individuals must have completed a mental health assessment within the past 12 months and must be stepping down from a higher level of care, be at serious risk of losing their housing, or meet the definition of "homeless."
Our Housing Specialist and Peer Support Specialist assist by linking program participants to supports that will help ensure successful independent living. They also provide support through the coordination of:
- Locating available rental units
- Submitting rental applications
- Assisting with rent payments
- Case management and peer support
- Independent living skills training in the following areas:
- Money management and budgeting
- Cooking
- Shopping
- Transportation
- Medication management
- Symptom management
- Social activities
To ensure success, RAP participants are asked to meet the following program expectations:
- Applicants cannot be receiving any type of tenant-based rental subsidies (i.e., HUD)
- Monthly rent of any unit must not exceed the local HUD Fair Market Rent
- Participants must pay a percentage of their monthly income (30%) toward housing expenses (i.e., rent, utilities, etc.). The Rental Assistance Program will pay the balance.
Human Services Housing Referrals
Referrals require a completed referral form and a mental health assessment (given within the past 12 months). If you need assistance with the referral form or with an assessment, our team can connect you to someone that can help. Fax completed forms to (503) 588-5367 - ATTN: Rental Assistance Programs. Completed referral forms may also be emailed to: HHS-Housing@co.marion.or.us.
Human Services Housing Referral Form
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Email address: health@co.marion.or.us
To report a public health emergency, or make an urgent report of communicable disease, call (503) 588-5621 at anytime.
