A growing number of evictions statewide is causing concern for Oregon renters who are struggling to get the money they need to remain housed as the state tries to ramp up the pace at which it’s distributing federal dollars to keep people in their homes.
More than $204 million in federal dollars is currently available to Oregon residents, but the state has approved just $43 million of that particular pot to reach just over 6,800 households in 2021, according to Oregon Housing and Community Services.
The United States Department of the Treasury announced that it hopes to see states distribute approximately 65% of their federally allocated rent assistance dollars by Sept. 30. Oregon has only distributed about 21% with just two weeks until that benchmark arrives.
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