Financial Resources

City of Portland Water Discount Program

Customers responsible for paying a Portland Water Bureau residential sewer/stormwater/water bill, and whose household income is less than 60% of the Portland Median Family Income (MFI), may be eligible for a discount on their bill. Eligible customers experiencing a crisis may also receive up to $500 in assistance once every 12 months.

For more information about the discount program and Portland’s MFI, please visit their website.

Resources for Grandparents

The Family Caregiver Support Program serves grandparents and other non-parent relatives, age 55 and older by linking them to:

  • Programs which may provide financial assistance
  • Educational opportunities
  • Grandparent support groups
  • After-school activities for their children

Learn more about this program and other caregiver support programs through the Multnomah County’s website.

Oregon Homeowner Help

  • Oregon Homeowner Help is an official state resource that provides information and assistance to residents facing housing-related financial challenges or foreclosure. The platform connects homeowners with certified housing counselors and outlines various support programs, such as the Homeowner Assistance Fund and the Oregon Foreclosure Avoidance Program.
  • Homeowners who have suffered a financial hardship and are struggling to keep up with their mortgage should visit their website.

Child Tax Credit

The Child Tax Credit helps families with qualifying children get a tax break. You may be able to claim the credit even if you don’t normally file a tax return.

  • The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is a non-refundable credit that allows people with a qualifying child to reduce their tax liability.
  • The Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) is a refundable part of the CTC. ACTC allows certain taxpayers who are eligible for the CTC to receive a refund if the CTC is more than their tax liability.
  • Credit for Other Dependents (ODC) is a non-refundable credit for taxpayers with dependents who are not eligible for the CTC/ACTC.

For more information and to check your eligibility, visit the IRS Child Tax Credit page.

IRCO Free Tax Sites 2026

Get your taxes prepared for free by IRS-Certified Volunteers and Staff

Requirements:

  • Your annual income is below $100,000
  • You are considered a U.S. Resident

ITIN Application Assistance Available!

Book an Appointment:

  • Call/Text: 971.331.9811 (English) 971.427.3164 (English & Arabic)
  • Email: TAX@irco.org

No walk-ins allowed.

Locations & Schedules

Main Office

  • Days: Mondays & Fridays
  • Address: 10301 NE Glisan St. Portland, OR 97220

Africa House

  • Days: February 17 and March 17
  • Address: 709 NE 102nd St. Portland, OR 97220

Slavic & Eastern European Center

  • Days: February 24 and March 31
  • Address: 555 SE 99th Ave. Portland, OR 97216

Pacific Islander & Asian Family Center

  • Days: February 10, March 10, and April 14th
  • Address: 8040 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR 97213

Greater Middle East Center

  • Days: February 3, March 3, and April 7
  • Address: 4915 SW Griffith Dr., Ste #216, Beaverton, OR 97005