Public Classes in the Community

The classes listed below are open to the general public. This list is updated as instructors from partnered agencies inform the Rent Well Program of upcoming classes. Classes have limited space, so check back often. Please note that some agencies may charge a minimal fee, which will be listed. Although 70+ agencies teach the Rent Well course, most only offer the course to their current or past participants. If you are working with a non-profit, case manager, or social services agency, feel free to ask them if their agency teaches Rent Well courses. You can see a list of all the agencies that are current Community Partners HERE.

To graduate in person, you must attend all class sessions, review all 12 sections of the curriculum, and create a housing portfolio. If a class is missed, some instructors may allow students to make up up to 2 sections. If you do not attend the first day, you will automatically be dropped from the class.

Portland Metro Area

Clackamas County Social Services

Area Served: Clackamas County and nearby areas – Clackamas County residents are given registration priority
Contact Info: 503-650-5647, or email rentwell@clackamas.us
Click here to sign up for email updates from the Clackamas County Rent Well program.

Next Class

  • Online, Mondays & Wednesdays
    Dates: August 17 – September 28 (twice a week)
    Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Location:  Zoom, online
    Language: English (interpreter services available)
    Cost: FREE
    How to Register:  For more information or to register, call (503) 650-5647 (option 2 for Spanish) or visit our Eventbrite page. Once you have requested registration, we will contact you within 7 to 10 days to schedule an intake appointment. Please check your email and voicemail frequently in case you miss our call. Your class registration is not confirmed until you have completed the appointment and all necessary paperwork. We prioritize registration for Clackamas County residents, but individuals from neighboring areas may also apply. Free interpretation services for classes provided by Clackamas County Social Services.
    Cómo registrarse: Para obtener más información o solicitar la inscripción, llame al (503) 650-5647 (opción 2 para español) o visite nuestra página en Eventbrite. Una vez que haya solicitado la inscripción, nos pondremos en contacto con usted entre 7 y 10 días para programar una cita de admisión. Revise su correo electrónico y su buzón de voz con frecuencia por si acaso no recibe nuestra llamada. Su inscripción en la clase no será fija hasta que haya completado la cita y toda la documentación necesaria. Damos prioridad de inscripción a los residentes del condado de Clackamas, pero las personas de áreas vecinas también pueden solicitar inscribirse. Servicios gratuitos de interpretación para clases proveídos por Servicios Sociales del Condado de Clackamas.

– Waitlist Open Now For Classes In Spanish: To get on the waiting list for our next Rent Well class in Spanish, call (503) 650-5647, option 2 for Spanish
– Lista de espera para la clase de español ya abierta: Para inscribirse en la lista de espera de nuestra próxima clase Rent Well en español, llame al (503) 650-5647, opción 2.

eCourse Labs Hours

E-Course Labs are optional drop-in sessions where you can get live assistance from a certified Rent Well instructor with:
– Using a computer provided by the library
– Problem-solving basic technical issues
– Questions about the course
– Completing or turning in assignments
– Clackamas County resource information

No prior registration is required to attend. You can either register for the eCourse and get started on your own before coming to the lab or drop in at a lab to get help with registration. Anyone interested in taking the e-course is welcome & please bring a photo ID if you have one.

Community Action
County Served: Washington
Address: 1001 SW Baseline Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Contact Info: 503-726-0821 (English), 503-726-0821 (Spanish), or email rentwell@caowash.org

Volunteers of America Home Free

Area Served: Multnomah
Contact Info: SVanEss@voaor.org

Current Class

  • Online, Wednesdays (every other week)
    Dates: May 27 – August 5 (every other week on Wednesdays)
    Time: 12:00 PM – 2:50 PM
    Location: Microsoft Teams
    Cost: FREE
    How to Register: Email instructor Sarah Van Ess at SVanEss@voaor.org requesting to sign up for Rent Well. Please include your preferred contact information. VOA will contact you for intake forms, releases of information, and more information on the course.

Transition Projects

Area Served: Oregon State
Contact Info: Email info@rentwell.org or call 503-515-1328

Classes are only available through the free online eCourse. Students are accepted into the eCourse every Thursday. Find information here.

Other agencies that provide public classes in this area. Check back often for new class sessions.

Bradley Angle
Address: Resource Center – 5432 N Albina Ave, Portland, OR 97217
Contact Info: Email kassidyf@bradleyangle.org

Catholic Charities of Oregon
Address: 2740 SE Powell Blvd Portland, OR 97202
Contact Info: Email ewaldron@ccoregon.org, 503-841-8257

Central City Concern

Area Served: Multnomah
Contact Info: tianna.galo@ccconcern.org, Phone: 503-572-8133

Miracles Club
Area Served: Multnomah
Contact Info: matt@miraclesclub.com

Project Homeless Connect Washington County
Area Served: Washington County
Contact Info: candace@phcwc.org

Sequoia Mental Health Services
Area Served: Washington County
Contact Info: jnixon@sequoiamhs.org

Straightway Services
Area Served: Multnomah County
Contact Info: toyawest86@gmail.com, (971) 415-7830

Willamette Valley and North Coast

Other agencies that provide public classes in the area. Check back often for new class sessions.

Community Outreach Inc.

Area Served: Benton County
Address: 865 NE Reiman Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact Info: Amru Lafi, (541) 908-3537, Alafi@communityoutreachinc.org

Community Services Consortium

Area Served: Linn County
Address: 250 Broadalbin St SW, Suite 2A, Albany, OR 97321
Contact Info: Gretchen Goode, Instructor – (541)704-7653, ggoode@communityservices.us

Connected Lane County

Address: 22 W 7th Ave Eugene, OR 97401
Contact Info: Hailey Johnston, hailey@connectedlane.org
Area Served: Lane County

Homes for Good

Area Served: Lane County
Address: 100 West 13th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401
Contact Info: Resident Services residentservices@homesforgood.org, 541-682-2580

Laurel Hill Center

Address: 2145 Centennial Plaza Eugene, OR 97401
Contact Info: Registration page, email: housingservices@laurel.org, phone: (541) 485-6340
Area Served: Lane County

Polk County Family & Community Outreach

Area Served: Polk County
Contact Info:  pollard.ryan@co.polk.or.us

Shangri-La

Area Served: Marion & Polk Counties
Address: 4080 Reed Rd. SE Suite 150 Salem, OR 97302
Contact Info: erika.bush@shangrila-or.org

Yamhill County Affordable Housing Cooperation

Area Served: Yamhill County
Contact Info: Oscar@hayc.org, (503)883-4331

Southwestern Oregon

ACCESS

Area Served: Jackson County
Address: 3630 Aviation Way, Medford, OR 97504
Contact: (458)488-1458 or lleprogram@accesshelps.org

Current Class

  • In Person, Mondays & Wednesdays
    Dates: July 6 – 22 (twice a week)
    Time: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Location:  11 W Jackson St. Medford, OR 97501
    Cost: FREE

Mid Rogue Foundation

Area Served: Jackson County
Address: Grants Pass, OR 97528

Next Class

  • In Person, Wednesdays
    Dates: July 22 – August 26 
    Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Location:  734 SW 5th St
    Cost: $8 for the workbook
    How to Register: Contact Bryseida Hernandez at bryseida@midroguefoundation.org or call (541) 295-7423. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS JULY 10

Other agencies that provide public classes in this area. Check back often for new class sessions.

Central and Eastern Oregon

Other agencies that provide public classes in this area. Check back often for new class sessions.

CAPECO

Areas Served: Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Sherman, Wasco, and Hood River counties
Address: Pendleton, OR 97801
Contact: (541) 276-1926, www.capeco-works.org/rentwell

MCCAC

Areas Served: Sherman, Wasco, and Hood River counties
Contact: (541) 436-3810,  ssabourin@mccac.com

Washington State

Housing Opportunities of SW Washington

Address: 820 11th Ave, Longview, WA 98632
Contact Info: Enrollment is through the Veteran Integration Program 360-423-0104 (Classes open to all)
Area Served: Cowlitz County

No current classes, check back soon.