Community Vision believes that everyone should have access to an affordable home.
We work with people with disabilities and their families to overcome barriers to housing. Our customized, one-on-one assistance provides support for people looking to rent their own home.
How You Access This Program
To be eligible for this program:
- Income of at least $943/month. (This amount can include monetary support from family, friends, and/or guardians.)
- You must have a disability that qualifies you for Developmental Disabilities Services or Aging, Disability, and Veteran Services.
- Live in and are searching for housing in the Portland, Oregon, tri-county area (Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties)
NOTE: Extremely low-income (less than $2,000/month) and justice-involved people are not well served by the housing market across Oregon. Finding housing may take longer for participants in these circumstances.
If you do not meet these requirements, you can still take our tenant education classes.
If you would like to take a tenant education class, you may contact us directly. We will put your name on a list and let you know when we are offering classes.
To access this program, contact your Personal Agent (PA) or case manager. Tell them that you would like a referral to Community Vision’s Housing Access Program.
If you would like to take a tenant education class, you may contact us directly. We will put your name on a list and let you know when we are offering classes.
How This Program Works
Our Housing Access Program has several steps:
- First, we get to know the person who is seeking housing. We meet one-on-one and ask questions about preferences and needs for housing. We learn about where the person wants to live, what kind of housing they can afford, and other relevant information.
- Then, we create a personalized plan for finding the best rental options.
- We provided tenant education. This includes teaching people about their rights and responsibilities as renters.
- We match people with the best apartments for them. And, we support the application process.
- Finally, we support the move-in process. In addition, we may provide short-term assistance to set people up for success in their new home.
This process may take several months. However, the end result is a stable and affordable home.
2023 Impact
Recent story on our housing work
Universal Design Creates Inclusion
Community Vision’s work on housing goes beyond matching people with disabilities to existing homes. We want to make sure new housing meets the needs of the people we serve.
Find more stories on our Housing Access Program.
Contact
Allen Hines
Housing Access Program Director
(971) 263-0048
ahines@cvision.org
For more on our housing advocacy work, see our Campaign for Affordable, Accessible Housing.
