Find Free and Low-Cost Help in Oregon
Browse housing, food, medical, legal, and community resources by county across the state.
Rangefinder helps people across Oregon find local programs for rental assistance, food pantries, healthcare, mental health, legal aid, and other essential services. No login, no signup, and no personal data is ever collected — just search and connect.
Resources are organized by county so you can find help close to where you live. From Portland and Salem to Eugene, Bend, Medford, and rural communities in between, the directory covers programs that serve all 36 Oregon counties.
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163 counties have resources listed
Counties with the most resources
Willamette Valley
Portland metro and the I-5 corridor down through Eugene.
Oregon Coast
Pacific coastline communities from Astoria to Brookings.
Southern Oregon
Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass, Roseburg, and the Rogue Valley.
Central Oregon
Bend, Redmond, and the high desert.
Columbia River Gorge
Hood River and The Dalles area.
Eastern Oregon
Pendleton, La Grande, Baker City, Ontario, and the rural east.
Other
Counties not yet placed in a regional grouping.
- Adams County91
- Alamosa County33
- Albany County29
- Allegany County13
- Arapahoe County139
- Archuleta County15
- Baca County9
- Bent County7
- Boulder County101
- Bradford County1
- Bronx County17
- Broome County42
- Broomfield County21
- Broward County1
- Cattaraugus County18
- Cayuga County12
- Chaffee County19
- Chautauqua County22
- Chemung County15
- Chenango County9
- Cheyenne County5
- Clear Creek County13
- Clinton County23
- Conejos County5
- Cortland County18
- Costilla County10
- Crowley County6
- Custer County14
- Dekalb County5
- Delaware County10
- Delta County25
- Denver County248
- Dolores County12
- Dutchess County55
- Eagle County25
- El Paso County187
- Elbert County8
- Erie County85
- Essex County17
- Franklin County20
- Fremont County28
- Fulton County6
- Garfield County47
- Genesee County9
- Gilpin County10
- Grand County14
- Greene County7
- Gunnison County14
- Hamilton County3
- Herkimer County3
- Hinsdale County1
- Huerfano County14
- Kings County16
- Kiowa County7
- Kit Carson County13
- La Plata County39
- Larimer County149
- Las Animas County21
- Lewis County3
- Livingston County13
- Logan County15
- Los Angeles County5
- Madison County10
- Mesa County72
- Miami Dade County3
- Mineral County3
- Modoc County1
- Moffat County18
- Monroe County73
- Montezuma County18
- Montgomery County8
- Montrose County59
- Morgan County24
- Nassau County93
- New York County34
- Niagara County21
- Oneida County20
- Onondaga County19
- Ontario County19
- Orange County48
- Orleans County6
- Oswego County5
- Otero County23
- Otsego County11
- Ouray County9
- Park County17
- Phillips County11
- Pitkin County14
- Prowers County13
- Pueblo County87
- Putnam County13
- Queens County10
- Rensselaer County14
- Richmond County3
- Rio Blanco County22
- Rio Grande County6
- Rockland County38
- Routt County22
- Saguache County4
- San Francisco County13
- San Juan County2
- San Miguel County16
- Saratoga County7
- Schenectady County12
- Schoharie County10
- Schuyler County6
- Sedgwick County9
- Seneca County6
- Siskiyou County2
- Sonoma County1
- St Lawrence County15
- Steuben County34
- Suffolk County132
- Sullivan County16
- Summit County31
- Teller County28
- Tioga County7
- Tompkins County12
- Ulster County40
- Wake County1
- Warren County13
- Wayne County12
- Weld County103
- Westchester County115
- Wyoming County9
- Yates County5
- Yuma County14
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find help with rent in Oregon?
- Browse your county on this page, then open the Housing or Rental Assistance section to see local programs. Most rental assistance has income limits and may require an eviction notice or proof of hardship. Apply early — funds are limited and waitlists are common.
- Where can I get free food in Oregon?
- Food pantries, community meals, and SNAP enrollment help are listed under each county. Many pantries serve anyone in need without requiring ID or proof of income — call ahead to confirm hours and any documents to bring.
- Is there a 24-hour hotline I can call?
- Yes. Dial 2-1-1 (or visit 211info.org) for free, confidential, multilingual help finding housing, food, medical, and crisis services anywhere in Oregon, 24/7. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988.
- Do I need to create an account or share personal information?
- No. Rangefinder is a free public directory. You don't need to log in, sign up, or share any personal information to browse resources or save them to your device.
- How are these resources verified?
- Resources are reviewed by partner organizations and updated regularly. Each listing shows when it was last reviewed. Always contact the provider directly for the most current information about hours and eligibility.
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