Fire Survivor Services

ACCESS is currently processing applications for the Intermediate Housing Assistance Program (IHA) from ReOregon. IHA provides temporary rental and utility assistance to help you transition to a permanent home. If you are struggling to find affordable housing, this program may help.

Check your eligibility on the ReOregon Website. You can also contact the ACCESS Center for Community Resilience for an eligibility screening at (541) 414-0318 or email us at ccr@accesshelps.org.

Please note that participating in IHA will not disqualify you from other ReOregon programs.

If you have questions about your eligibility or need support getting documents from the DMV, VA, or other entities, please connect with ACCESS staff.

ACCESS Rental Program, funded by Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), is accepting applications for rental assistance and case management services as well as providing eviction prevention services for households that qualify. Funding for rental assistance is limited at this time.

Contact the ACCESS Rent Relief team to determine your eligibility. You can call (541) 414-0317 or send a direct message on our website. If you have questions about your eligibility or need support getting documents from the DMV, VA, or other entities, please connect with ACCESS staff.

ACCESS is currently processing applications for the Down Payment Assistance Program (DPA) through the Homeownership Center. This pathway provides help with down payments and closing costs for qualified homebuyers who may need additional financial support.

If you are interested in becoming a first-time homebuyer and your previous home was damaged or destroyed by the 2020 Labor Day wildfires or straight-line winds, you could qualify for a forgivable loan through ReOregon’s Down Payment Assistance (DPA) program. This loan can help you cover a down payment and eligible closing costs when you buy certain types of homes (including single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and manufactured homes) in one of the affected counties: Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, or Marion. 

A home must be purchased within one of the eight affected counties in Oregon, but it does not have to be in the county where your previous home was damaged or where you currently live.

Check your eligibility on the ReOregon Website. You can also contact the ACCESS Homeownership Center for an eligibility screening at (541) 774-4305 or email us at hocinfo@accesshelps.org.

If you have questions about your eligibility or need support getting documents from the DMV, VA, or other entities, please connect with ACCESS staff.

Housing Counseling Services connects households affected by the 2020 Labor Day wildfires and straight-line winds with housing counselors certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Work with a counselor to create a plan for your long-term housing. Depending on your goals, a housing counselor can assist you with: 

• Understanding what is needed to buy a home, including how much you can afford
• Rental issues, including knowing your housing rights
• Guidance to help you avoid losing your home to default or foreclosure
• Information and support if you are dealing with bankruptcy
• Tips and tools to improve your credit score
• Finding stable housing to avoid homelessness
• Creating a household budget and managing your money

Check your eligibility on the ReOregon Website. You can also contact the ACCESS Homeownership Center for an eligibility screening at (541) 774-4305 or email us at hocinfo@accesshelps.org.

If you have questions about your eligibility or need support getting documents from the DMV, VA, or other entities, please connect with ACCESS staff.

The Center for Community Resilience at ACCESS is in need of landlords and property managers to help fire-impacted households recover from the 2020 wildfire disasters by helping provide safe, long-term housing. Landlords partnering with the CCR are eligible for valuable incentives for housing wildfire-impacted families, including proven cost savings for you!

Landlords are provided with valuable incentives that provide stability, and those recovering from disaster are able to find safe and reliable housing. Benefits include:

– Landlord Support from CCR Staff
– Complimentary renter’s insurance
– Direct and timely rent payments
– Security Deposits (up to 3x the monthly rent amount)
– Housing stability counseling and case management for tenants
– “Rent Well” education classes for tenants

For more information, fill out the contact form below. You can also view the Landlord Brochure PDF, call (541) 414-0318, or email us.

ReOregon launched HARP so qualified homeowners whose properties were damaged or destroyed by wildfires and/or straight-line winds in 2020 can get the financial assistance needed to repair, rebuild, or replace their homes. Depending on a property’s needs, HARP may be able to help with the following:

• Rehabilitation: Repairing an originally damaged or replacement stick-built or manufactured home; homeowners must have at least $3,000 in remaining repairs to be eligible for the path.
• Reconstruction: Building a new stick-built home on owned or leased land.
• Manufactured Home Replacement: Replacing a damaged manufactured home on land a homeowner currently owns, currently leases, or will secure a lease for.
• Home Purchase: Purchasing a stick-built or manufactured home that is already installed.
• Reimbursement: Recover costs you already spent to repair, rebuild, or replace your home.

Determine your eligibility for HARP on the ReOregon website. You can also contact the ACCESS Homeownership Center for an eligibility screening at (541) 774-4305 or email us at hocinfo@accesshelps.org.

If you have questions about your eligibility or need support getting documents from the DMV, VA, or other entities, please connect with ACCESS staff.

Builders and Contractors: Are you interested in partnering with ReOregon as a contractor for the Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (HARP)? The Contractor Inquiry Form is your first step. By completing this form, you will provide essential information about your qualifications and experience, allowing ReOregon to evaluate your eligibility and include you in potential project opportunities.

Builders and contractors play a vital role in this effort by building safe, durable, and compliant housing to meet the needs of fire-affected communities!

See the ReOregon website for eligibility criteria. You can also contact the ACCESS Homeownership Center for an eligibility screening at (541) 774-4305 or email us at hocinfo@accesshelps.org.

Once participants begin working with a Case Manager through the Center for Community Resilience, there are a variety of services available. Some of these services include:

– Housing search
– Moving assistance
– Rental assistance
– Landlord incentives
– Utility assistance
– Budgeting
– Case management

As part of case management, a housing stabilization plan will be developed for each individual household and services will be provided based on the plan.

ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible to receive CCR rental and case management support, participants will need to keep documented proof of structural loss to their primary residence due to the Jackson County 2020 Labor Day Fires. Participants will also need to provide us with 60 days’ worth of income documentation and bank statements. If you have questions about your eligibility or need support getting documents from the DMV, VA, or other entities, please connect with our staff.

Contact the ACCESS Center for Community Resilience for an eligibility screening at (541) 414-0318 or email us at ccr@accesshelps.org.

The PIER program is designed to help communities recover and rebuild after the 2020 Labor Day Disasters by funding critical infrastructure projects, economic revitalization efforts, and mitigation work for future disasters. These projects restore essential services and infrastructure and strengthen the local economy for the future.

Another local agency called IVCanDo (Illinois Valley Community Development Organization) is accepting applications for Jackson County microenterprise grants and small business loans. Contact IVCanDo and determine your eligibility by visiting their website. You can also email them directly at pier@ivcdo.org or call (541) 592-4440.