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We’re so glad you found us, and we’re here to help if we can. Our application process is now open, and we take great care in reviewing each request that comes through. Because we thoughtfully evaluate every application, the process may take some time—thank you for your patience. You’ll hear from one of our Care Team Members via the email address you provide. Before you apply, please make sure you meet our general qualifications found below.

OUR APPLICATION PROCESS IS CURRENTLY OPEN.

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OUR APPLICATION PROCESS IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.

Right now, we’re unable to accept new applications for projects due to high demand. We know how important these repairs are, and we’ll update this page as soon as we’re able to take on new requests. Thanks for your patience!

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Who We Help & How It Works

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  • We serve homeowners who are low-income and often elderly and disabled.

  • We do not work on rental properties.

  • We are unable to take on large plumbing or electrical projects.

  • Work is overseen by licensed contractors and performed by volunteers. 

  • Recipients are not required to pay for help, but are encouraged to contribute whatever labor and/or funds they are able to.

  • Recipients are chosen according to legitimate needs pertaining to structural integrity, health & safety.  We do not do projects that are cosmetic in nature.

  • Applicants' financial position with regard to property must be sustainable and without lien(s) or threatened foreclosure.

SERVICE AREA:

 

Catalyst's service area is limited to a portion of the Portland Metro area, roughly described as follows:

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  • Columbia Blvd. and to the South

  • Canby and to the North

  • Hillsboro/Newberg and to the East

  • I-205 and to the West

  • Note: We do occasionally make exceptions to the current service area

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INCOME QUALIFICATION: 

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To qualify for Catalyst services, annual household income must be below the following limits.  These are the 2024 limits set by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): State of Oregon, based their determination of Low (60%) of Median Income:

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Persons in Family  /  Income Limit

1            49,560
2            56.640
3            63,720
4            70,800

5            76,500

 6           82,140
 7           87,840
 8           93,480

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