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Request a repair in Homes for Good or Section 8 housing

The repair route depends on who you pay rent to: Homes for Good, a third-party manager, or a private Section 8 landlord.

Steps

6 steps
  1. Find out who you pay rent toHomes for Good tenants use the Homes for Good links. Quantum Residential and private landlords have their own links.
  2. Homes for Good tenants: use the portalSend maintenance requests through the online resident portal.
  3. Or call the maintenance lineCalling 541-682-4010 leaves a message for the Homes for Good maintenance team.
  4. After-hours emergency: call 541-359-8874For Homes for Good managed properties.
  5. Section 8: ask your landlord in writingYour landlord is responsible for repairs in a Section 8 unit.
  6. Contact your housing specialistDo this if a repair is an immediate threat to your health or safety.

Bring

  • Written repair request (Section 8)
In a Section 8 rental, your landlord handles repairs, not Homes for Good.

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