Housing Support
Helping Individuals and Families Find Stable Housing
RootedHomes’ Housing Access and Stability Program works with individuals and families experiencing homelessness to help them move toward safe, stable housing.
Our team provides personalized support based on each household’s needs. Services may include housing search assistance, limited rent and deposit assistance, shelter stability support, landlord engagement, and connections to community resources.
RootedHomes does not accept direct applications or self-referrals for this program. All participants must be referred to RootedHomes through Central Oregon’s Coordinated Entry System.
How We Can Help?
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Our team helps referred participants identify available rental housing, connect with landlords, and navigate the leasing process.
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Depending on program eligibility, household need, available funding, and program requirements, assistance may include:
Security deposits
Rent assistance
Utility deposits
Other eligible move-in expenses
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Our Housing Access team works individually with referred participants to address barriers to stable housing and connect them with additional community resources and supportive services.
Financial and budgeting support
Community resources and other supportive services
How Do I Get Referred?
RootedHomes only accepts referrals through Central Oregon’s Coordinated Entry System (CES).
Coordinated Entry is a community-wide intake process that helps connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness with available housing programs and community resources.
You may be eligible to complete a Coordinated Entry assessment if you are:
Sleeping outdoors
Staying in a homeless shelter
Staying in a car or camper without running water and electricity
Leaving an institution after a stay of less than 90 days and were experiencing homelessness before entering
Complete a Coordinated Entry Assessment
Call 541-630-2533
Tuesdays or Thursdays
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Housing resources through Coordinated Entry are limited. Completing an assessment does not guarantee that you will be selected for shelter, referred to RootedHomes, or connected with another housing program. You do not need to contact RootedHomes after completing your assessment. If Coordinated Entry refers you to our program, a member of our Housing Access team will contact you.
Are You Currently Housed?
If you currently have housing and are looking for help with rent, utilities, food, transportation, or other basic needs, RootedHomes is not able to accept direct requests for assistance through this program.
There may be other programs in Central Oregon that can help.
Call 211 to connect with available housing, utility, food, transportation, and other community resources.
Partner With RootedHomes
If you're a landlord or property manager, you can play an important role in helping Central Oregon households achieve housing stability.
RootedHomes works with property owners to connect qualified tenants with available rental housing while providing ongoing support throughout the tenancy. Our team can help reduce barriers, improve communication, and connect tenants to resources that promote successful, long-term housing outcomes.
Whether you have one rental or multiple properties, we'd love to talk with you about how you can partner with us.