Homeowner Resources
Owning a home comes with certain challenges.
Here are some resources to make your journey a little easier.
Home Repair Resources
Do you need hands-on help or financial support in order to make a critical repair to your home?
There are resources available to help you.
Portland Area Programs and Organizations Offering Hands-On Help
Hands-On Help Outside the Portland Metro Area
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has compiled many resources related to keeping housing and homeownership affordable throughout Oregon. Among these is a list of federal and community-based programs that focus on home repairs.
Financial Assistance Opportunities
Home Repair IDA (Matched Savings Account)
Proud Ground has a limited number of slots available for this matched savings program. This program can take up to three years to complete. To learn more, please contact info@proudground.org.Home Equity Loans
A few lenders on Proud Ground's Approved Lender list offer home equity lines or credit or loan. If you choose this option, you will need to get approval for the new loan. Please contact info@proudground.org if you would like to pursue this.
Community Repair Workshops
Multnomah County is home to several regular workshops and meetups where you can learn basics of home repair and maintenance from experts. Explore the programming at these community repair organizations:
Tool Libraries
In Portland
Need to borrow a tool for your home repair? Portland offers free tool libraries across multiple neighborhoods.
Outside Portland
If you reside in a different area, check out these other tool libraries.