RLRA Risk Mitigation Program

Use this page to access claim forms and to submit your claim to the RLRA Risk Mitigation Program.

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Housing Development Center does not operate housing or issue RLRA vouchers. For information about affordable rental housing and emergency-shelter resources in the Portland area, please visit our Find Housing page.

Quick links for RLRA Risk Mitigation Program claimants

If you have not previously prepared a Risk Mitigation Program claim, please review the “How to submit a claim” section of this page.

About the RLRA Risk Mitigation Program

The RLRA Risk Mitigation Program was established by Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties to reimburse landlords for eligible excess operating expenses and losses associated with the operation of housing units that receive subsidies through the tri-county regional long-term rent assistance (RLRA) program. The purpose of the RLRA Risk Mitigation Program is to provide financial protection to landlords that provide high-quality affordable housing to people who have experienced homelessness or have a substantial risk of experiencing homelessness. Properties that use tenant-based and/or project-based RLRA subsidies are eligible to submit reimbursement claims to the RLRA Risk Mitigation Program. Landlords will need to submit their RLRA Agreement for Rent Assistance as proof of unit or tenant eligibility.

About the claims process and the HDC risk mitigation team

HDC collaborates with Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties to help landlords complete the claim process and to ensure qualifying claims are promptly reimbursed. Landlords seeking reimbursement from the RLRA Risk Mitigation Program must submit completed claim forms to the risk mitigation team at HDC.

Upcoming RLRA RMP info sessions

To learn more about the program, how to tell is a unit is eligible, find out what documentation is needed, and learn the steps for submitting a claim, please join one of our info sessions. Use the links below to register.

For Landlords:

Oct. 21, 2026, 1:00 p.m. on Zoom
Go here to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eVeAlfwzS96xIIkHtGolzQ

For Service Providers:

October 14, 2026, 1:00 p.m. on Zoom
Go here to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fXgg4nlXRBKzq2Uo35KDsg

For Landlords and Service Providers:

See recorded webinars covering (1) tenant-based voucher claims and (2) project-based voucher claims below.

 

How to submit a claim

For help starting your claim process—and for answers to questions about reimbursement policies, the claims process, and landlord eligibility—please contact HDC’s risk mitigation team lead, Maryam Alshaiji Hill, at rlra-rmp@hdc-nw.org or 971.386.5593, ext. 128.

Basic steps to prepare and submit a claim:

Option 1: Use the online form

Fill in your claim information on this form. Please note that the form does not allow you to save your progress.

Option 2: Submit a completed Excel workbook

Step 1: Download, save, and open the claim workbook. Scroll up to the “Quick links” section at the top of this page to download a claim workbook. Save the claim workbook where you can access it. (It’s okay to rename the document for filing purposes.) Use Microsoft Excel or a compatible spreadsheet app to open the claim workbook. If you use a compatible spreadsheet app, make sure you can export the completed document to .xlxs format.

Step 2: Complete your claim forms. The claim workbook contains multiple forms, each on a separate sheet labeled with a tab. Instructions are located on the left-most sheet. Refer to the workbook instructions for guidance about which forms to fill out for your specific claim. Then follow the instructions to enter information about your claim into the appropriate forms and to gather supporting documents, such as expense receipts.

Step 3: Submit your completed forms and supporting documents to HDC. Use the upload fields at the bottom of this page to submit your completed workbook and supporting documents to HDC. Keep copies of your claim documents for your records.

contact our staff

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Maryam Alshaiji Hill
Associate Asset Management Project Manager
rlra-rmp@hdc-nw.org
971.386.5593, ext. 128

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Liz Winchester
Senior Asset Management Project Manager

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