RLRA Risk Mitigation Program
Use this page to access claim forms and to submit your claim to the RLRA Risk Mitigation Program.
Quick links
RLRA Risk Mitigation Program Policies (PDF) - updated November 2022
RLRA RMP Claim Workbook (Excel document) - updated July 2023
RLRA RMP Frequently Asked Questions - updated June 2023
ACH Payment Authorization Form (fillable PDF). Download and complete this form to authorize HDC to make direct payments to your bank account using the ACH (Automated Clearing House) system. Authorizing ACH payment will speed delivery of your payment compared to being paid by check. Submit the completed form to accountspayable@hdc-nw.org.
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.
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, Jake Kirsch, at rlra-rmp@hdc-nw.org or 503-335-3668 ext. 130.
Basic steps to prepare and submit a claim:
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 online form 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.
