Thousands of Oregon homeowners will have their mortgages paid for up to one year or $20,000.  Oregon has received over $200 million from the federal government to help struggling homeowners, who must apply by January 14, 2011.

Visit www.oregonhomeownerhelp.org or call 2-1-1 (or 1-800-SAFENET) to find out if you qualify. The process includes an application and an appointment.  There are no costs or fees.

The Multnomah County application center is at the Doubletree Hotel (just off the Lloyd Center MAX stop). Feel free to stop by to learn more. Open Monday – Friday 9am – 9pm and Saturdays 9am – 5pm. Closed Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day. Not in Multnomah County? Call 1-800-SAFENET to find out where to apply.