The COVID-19 pandemic and the economic downturn have put many renters in financial distress and exacerbated the housing crisis in Oregon. The legislature recently passed a new statewide eviction moratorium and rental assistance that will last until June 30, 2021. This means that, with limited exceptions, landlords cannot evict renters for nonpayment or without cause until July of 2021.

• Learn about the eviction moratorium from the Oregon Law Center. Visit https://oregonlawhelp.org/resource/new-statewide-eviction-moratorium

• Check out AARP Foundation’s new Rent and Mortgage Assistance Resource Center for reliable resources and services to help renters and homeowners facing eviction or foreclosure. https://heretostay.aarpfoundation.org/mortgage-rent-support

• AARP Oregon is fighting to secure safe, stable and age-friendly housing for Oregonians of all ages and abilities. Check out our testimony in support of the eviction moratorium and rental assistance here.