Recovery Housing Rent Voucher Program

 

The Oregon Recovery Housing Foundation offers rental assistance to help people stabilize in recovery housing and move toward long-term independence. The voucher helps cover rent during the first year of housing, giving residents time to find work, build income, and prepare for their next steps.

The program is designed as a transitional housing pathway, with the goal of helping residents move into permanent housing within 24 months.

 

How the Voucher Works

 

ORHF pays a portion of your rent directly to your recovery home.
The support gradually decreases so you can take over full responsibility as you stabilize.

Support schedule:

• Months 1–4: ORHF pays 100%

• Months 5–8: ORHF pays 50%

• Months 9–12: ORHF pays 25%

Residents then continue working toward independent, permanent housing with support from their housing provider.

 

Who Can Use the Voucher

 

You may qualify if you:

• Are 18 or older

• Are coming from homelessness, treatment, incarceration, or an unstable living situation

• Have income below 50% of the area median

• Choose a participating recovery house

• Stay abstinent and follow house rules

• Are working by Month 5

 

About the Homes We Partner With

 

Participating homes follow the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) standards, which emphasize safety, support, and a healthy recovery environment. NARR-certified homes are highly preferred in this program.

 

What You’re Working Toward

 

The goal of the program is to help you:

• Stabilize during early recovery

• Find steady work

• Build savings

• Develop support systems

• Transition to permanent housing within 24 months

Your provider will help guide you through that transition when you’re ready.

 

Simple. Supportive. Temporary.

 

The Recovery Housing Rent Voucher Program gives you the breathing room you need to get started — and the structure to help you move forward.