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Housing & Emergency Services Division Director
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Includes affordable housing units located in Coos Bay, listings of available rentals, housing counseling, and emergency rental assistance, to name a few. The Oregon, Department of Oregon Housing & Community Services funds many of these activities.

RAP (Rental Assistance Program)

One time rental assistance (up to one month’s rent)
Must show ability to afford rent in the future.
Once per year

HTBA (Home Tenant Based Assistance)

Six months to one-year rental subsidy
Must be very low-income
There is a wait list based on the date received and preference points
Self-sufficiency program
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Family Transitions Program

Must be homeless
Must have children
Rental subsidy assistance for three to six months (short term)
Self-sufficiency program

COOLS (Coos Oregon Leasing + Services)

Permanent housing program for homeless mentally ill individuals
Must be referred from CCMH (Coos County Mental Health)

Deposit Only Assistance

One time help with deposit
Deposit can be no more than two times the rent
Property must pass inspection
Applicants must be income eligible

Transitional Housing HSP

Assistance for families with children
Applicants must be either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless

Salmon Industry Assistance

Assistance for commercial salmon industry or fishing households in crisis
Helps with housing related expenses only

MedNet

For people without health insurance
Helps with prescriptions, medical, and dental appointments
One time assistance of up to $60 (per year, per household member)

Dental Van

The dental van clinics are intended to address urgent dental needs for children and adults without dental insurance. The major service provided by the dental van is extractions, but may also have some x-ray and filling services available.
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Emergency Blankets