Housing isn't just about having a roof over your head. It affects your health in many ways, like how you feel physically, mentally, and socially. Having a safe and steady place to live is really important for people and communities to be healthy and do well. Columbia Pacific CCO helps our members who qualify find a stable home.
Housing support options and limits
Not all requested items or services are granted/funded. Our team evaluates each request on a case-by-case basis and makes the final funding determination. Please review our Social Needs Assistance Guidelines for more information about qualifying medical conditions and life situations and the commonly funded supports for each.
Social Needs Assistance Guidelines (PDF)Below you will find some of the limitations for the housing supports that we provide. See the Social Needs Assistance Guidelines above for all limitations and exclusions.
| Support | Limitations |
| Rent support | Three to six months (depending on eligibility), available once every three years, including back rent |
| Utilities | No more than six (6) months, including any arrears, available once every three years |
| Home modifications | Available as needed to help medical conditions such as ramps, grip bars, cabinet handles |
| Home remediations | Available once. For methods or actions taken to address and fix issues or problems in a home. |
| Hotel stays |
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| Storage fees | Up to six (6) months every three years |
| Housing deposits | Available once |
| Moving fees | Available once |
Exclusions include mortgage payments and payments related to the construction of new physical structures.
Am I eligible for housing support?
To be eligible for a housing support:
- You must be a current member.
- You are not able to get the item/service through any other benefit or means, and;
- The item or service must help with your medical need or life situation.
- You provide all required documentation for your request.
How do I request housing support?
If you have met the eligibility standards listed above and want to request a housing support, simply click the button below to fill out the secure Digital Housing request form.
Digital Housing request formYou can also download and fill out the Housing request form (PDF) and submit it to 211 by email or fax.
- Fax number: 503-214-8909
- Email: hrsn@211info.org
You can fill out either form yourself, or with the help of a parent, a caregiver, or a guardian/support/trusted friend, or a staff member from an organization or clinic.
If you have questions or would like help filling out the request form(s), call 211's direct line at 503-468-5375.
