Multnomah Homeless: County Looks To Landlords To Help With Housing

GRESHAM, OR — Multnomah County wants to get people off the streets and get them out of shelters with a new program, Move in Multnomah.

The county's Joint Office of Homeless Services runs the program, which pairs landlords or people with a spare apartment or room with people who need a place to stay.

Landlords who sign up by June 30 will get the following incentives, according to the county.

• Guaranteed rent payments for up to one year.
• Payments to cover rent until a tenant is found.
• Payments to cover damage beyond the security deposit.
• Access to a hotline where a landlord can seek help from tenant case managers.

The county said that it expected the program to help thousands of people get into their own homes.

If a landlord is interested — and by landlord, the county said that it meant anyone with a house, an apartment or even a room to rent — all she has to do is fill out an application.

Someone from the county will reach out in three to five business days.