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Lane County Rent Assistance Guide
Catholic Community Services screens rent and utility arrears requests in Lane County; if you already have an eviction court case, call the Eviction Defense Project and Oregon Eviction Prevention Rapid Response too.
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Funding opens and closes. Ask whether intake is open and what to bring before you gather documents.
Rent and utility help
- Catholic Community Services · 1464 W 6th Ave, Eugene · 541-345-3628Rent and utility arrears help for households at risk of losing housing. Screening happens on set days each month and entry is by lottery.Limits: Selected applicants have 48 hours to return documents, so have them ready.Hours: Mon–Wed and Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Thu 9 a.m.–4 p.m.Directory / earlier record: Last checked Jun 27Source checked Oct 11: phone, offices, hours, lottery and 48-hour document deadline.Monthly screening dates, eligibility and funds vary. Call option 4 for the current screening calendar and required documents.Provider / official source 1Provider / official source 2
- Lane County energy assistance · 541-682-3378LIHEAP is closed for the 2026 program year; the county says to check back in November for 2027 startup updates. Call about separate Pacific Power or Northwest Natural programs and eligibility.Source checked Oct 13: utility-assistance phone and September 4, 2026 LIHEAP closure notice.The county says LIHEAP is closed for the 2026 program year; check back in November for 2027 startup updates. Pacific Power or Northwest Natural customers may qualify for separate programs. Call about eligibility and funds; this source read does not confirm available assistance.Provider / official source
- Community Sharing (South Lane) · 1440 Birch Avenue, Cottage Grove · 541-942-2176South Lane homelessness-prevention screening. The waitlist opens on the first business day only when more names are needed; reapply after three months if not selected.Directory / earlier record: Checked Aug 6Source checked Oct 11: South Lane housing waitlist rules.The waitlist opens on the first business day only when more names are needed. Names remain for three months; funding and selection are not guaranteed.Provider / official source
- Mid Lane Cares (Veneta and Fern Ridge) · 25035 W. Broadway, Veneta · 541-935-0948Housing-emergency and utility shutoff help. Appointments Mondays and Wednesdays; leave your name and number for a callback.Directory / earlier record: Last checked Jul 11Source checked Oct 11: phone, emergency-assistance service and appointment days.Appointments are Mondays and Wednesdays; leave your name and number. Funds are not confirmed available today.Provider / official source
- Looking Glass youth eviction prevention · 941 W 7th Ave, Eugene · 541-686-4310Prevention help for young people through age 24. Call New Roads and ask for the housing support path.Directory / earlier record: Checked Aug 6Source checked Oct 11: New Roads phone, address and ages 16–24.Ask New Roads which current youth housing or eviction-prevention program can screen you. Rent funds were not confirmed.Provider / official source
- Trillium OHP housing supportsHousing-support screening for qualifying Trillium OHP members; membership alone does not establish eligibility.Limits: Not emergency help: Trillium says requests can take 28 days or more.Directory / earlier record: Checked Aug 6Source checked Oct 11: housing-support screening and processing time.Only qualifying members can receive these supports. Requests may take 28 days or more; contact the plan before an eviction notice.Provider / official source
Keep the case number and hearing date, call legal help before your first court date, and still go to court.
If you already have eviction court papers
- Eviction Defense Project · 888-585-9638Free legal help for eligible low-income tenants with an eviction court case.Limits: Does not pay rent. Call before your first court appearance and before signing any agreement.Hours: Submit an intake request promptly | response time and representation are not guaranteed.Source checked Oct 11: eviction legal intake, phone and limits.Provider / official source
- Oregon Eviction Prevention Rapid Response · 833-746-8167Rent money for eligible households with an active eviction court case.Next intake, by the posted rule: Monday, November 2 at 9 a.m.Limits: Intake closes when the month’s capacity is reached, and applying is not approval.Hours: Applications open at 9:00am on the first business day of each month and close when monthly capacity is reachedDirectory / earlier record: Checked Aug 6Source checked Oct 11: phone, active-case requirement, intake rule and biennium limit.No prior program assistance in July 2025–June 2027. Leave full name, phone, full address, date of birth and eviction case number. Applying does not confirm payment or stop a hearing.Provider / official source
- Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.closed 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.Lane County Legal Aid (Oregon Law Center) · 101 E Broadway, Suite 200, Eugene · 541-485-1017Free civil legal help for low-income Lane County residents, including housing cases.Limits: Cases are taken by priority after an assessment; representation is not guaranteed.Directory / earlier record: Last checked Jun 4Source checked Oct 11: phone, address, hours and civil legal screening.Provider / official source
Official sources
For laws, fees, and document rules, go to the source. LaneHelp links to these pages but does not give legal advice.
- Oregon Housing and Community Services: Renter Resources
The state housing agency’s page for renters, including eviction and discrimination contacts.
- Oregon Eviction Prevention Rapid Response
Eligibility, monthly intake, and how payments work.
- Lane County energy assistance
Current status of LIHEAP and other utility help.
Questions
Questions people ask
Where can I get help paying rent in Lane County?
Catholic Community Services (541-345-3628) handles rent and utility arrears for much of Lane County; it screens on set days each month and chooses applicants by lottery. Community Sharing covers South Lane (541-942-2176), Mid Lane Cares covers Veneta and Fern Ridge (541-935-0948), and young people ages 16–24 can ask Looking Glass New Roads about current housing programs (541-686-4310).
What if I already have an eviction court case?
Call the Eviction Defense Project (888-585-9638) for legal intake before your first court date. EPRR (833-746-8167) requires an active eviction case and no prior assistance in the July 2025–June 2027 biennium. Its posted intake rule is 9 a.m. on the first business day each month, with limited capacity. Leave your name, phone, full address, date of birth and case number. Applying does not stop the case; attend court unless the court tells you otherwise.
Who helps with a utility shutoff in Lane County?
Start with Lane County’s energy assistance line (541-682-3378) and ask which electric, gas, and heating-fuel programs are open this season. In Veneta and Fern Ridge, Mid Lane Cares (541-935-0948) also helps with shutoffs.
Can the Oregon Health Plan help with rent?
Qualifying Trillium OHP members may receive health-related social needs housing support after screening. It is not an automatic benefit for every member or emergency rent help: requests can take 28 days or more. Contact the plan before an eviction notice, and pursue legal help immediately if court papers have arrived.