Portland Public Schools: Information About Help For Families To Pay Rent And Utility Bills

Portland OR

22 October, 2021

5:45 AM

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Press release from Portland Public Schools: October 15, 2021 Dear PPS Families, We want to share information about rental and utility assistance that can help families struggling to pay their bills as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rental Assistance The Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program will cover up to 12 months of past due rent and three months of forward rent, once all past due rent is paid. The program will also cover past due utility costs including electricity, gas, home energy services, water, sewer, trash removal, internet and bulk fuels. Direct Utility Assistance Utility companies are also offering their own assistance programs, regardless of household income or other requirements to qualify. Pacific Power: Up to $300 forgiven. Go to pacificpower.net/assistanceplus or call 1-888-221-7070 PGE: Up to $500 matching grant. Go to portlandgeneral.com/help/covid-19/helping-residential-customers or call 1-800-542-8818 NW Natural: Up to $300 forgiven. Go to nwnatural.com/paymentassistance or call 1-800-422-4012 For questions or other referrals, please call 2-1-1 or visit 211info.org. You may also contact your school counselor or social worker if you need more information or resources. This press release was produced by Portland Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author's own.