Your home, your legacy
Home is more than a roof over your head. It is a place for family, a place you cherish, a place you may hope to pass on someday. In these tough times, many people are struggling. If you’re worried about keeping your home, you are not alone.
Help is available to all Oregonians from certified housing counselors who offer sound advice and guidance. Housing counselors are knowledgeable, dedicated, and experienced professionals who specialize in helping families in various stages of their housing experience.
The assistance is free, confidential, and available in multiple languages.
Help is available now
The following are some of the programs and resources available to eligible Oregon homeowners. A certified housing counselor can help you navigate all of the options available to you.
Steps you can take
- Create a budget – Many Homeownership Centers offer financial education for homeowners.
- Review loan documents – Familiarize yourself with how payments are credited and what your rights or responsibilities are if you miss mortgage payments.
- Pay property taxes – In Oregon, property taxes are due November 15 each year and can be paid in installments.
- Fix errors on your statement – If you see an error or incorrect information on your statement, send a request (by certified mail if possible) to your lender and continue making your regular payments while it is corrected.