Rent, Eviction and Housing Help in Baldwin County, AL

Housing First (homeless coordinated entry)

Homeless Coalition of the Alabama Gulf Coast

Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals.

Who

People who are homeless or at risk

Bay Minette Housing Authority

AL164

Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead.

Who

Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply.

Where

400 South St, Bay Minette 36507

Email

al164@bayminetteha.org

Good to know

Fax (251) 937-2021. HUD PHA code AL164; HUD program type: Low-Rent.

Foley Housing Authority

AL165

Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 374 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead.

Who

Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply.

Where

1740 Acorn Dr, Foley 36535

Email

telesha@foleyhousingauthority.com

Good to know

Fax (251) 943-5848. HUD PHA code AL165; HUD program type: Combined.

Catholic Social Services - Bay Minette

Food pantry and emergency help; Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm.

Who

Baldwin residents; bring proof of address and income, monthly bills, EBT card, birthdates and SSNs for household

Catholic Social Services - Bay Minette Office

North Baldwin office for emergency assistance; call for hours.

Who

Anyone in crisis regardless of religion; bring photo ID for adults, lease/mortgage, current bills, proof of income, SS cards for household; limited, usually one-time help.

Where

610 Railroad Ave, Bay Minette 36507

Good to know

Address from needhelppayingbills listing; verify.

Catholic Social Services - Robertsdale

Food, rent, utility, clothing and prescription help; Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm (closed noon-1).

Who

Baldwin County residents in need

Good to know

Catholic Thrift Shop (251) 947-6001.

Catholic Social Services of Baldwin County - Robertsdale

Help with utilities, food, homelessness, medicine, by appointment Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm.

Who

Anyone in crisis regardless of religion; bring photo ID for adults, lease/mortgage, current bills, proof of income, SS cards for household; limited, usually one-time help.

Where

23010 Highway 59 N, Robertsdale 36567

Email

ahickey@mobarch.org

Good to know

Escambia (Brewton) named as part of its territory in Brewton Standard article; confirm for bill help.

Christian Service Center (Gulf Shores)

Food pantry and help with rent, utilities and clothing; Mon-Fri 9am-noon.

Who

Residents of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan

Ecumenical Ministries - Eastern Shore Office

Emergency aid with food pantry, rent, utilities, prescriptions and transportation after a needs assessment; Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (closed noon-1).

Who

Residents of Fairhope, Spanish Fort, Daphne, Malbis, Point Clear, Barnwell, Montrose, Belforest

Where

564 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL 36532

Ecumenical Ministries - South Baldwin Office

Emergency aid with food pantry, rent, utilities and prescriptions after a needs assessment; Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (closed noon-1).

Who

Residents of Foley, Elberta, Lillian, Magnolia Springs, Bon Secour

Where

102 W. Spruce Ave., Foley, AL 36535

North Baldwin Ecumenical Ministries

Help with food, rent, utilities, clothing and prescriptions; Tue and Thu 9am-noon.

Who

Residents north of I-10

Society of St. Vincent de Paul - District Council of Mobile (Help Line)

SVdP

Central help line that routes callers to the parish conference covering their ZIP (17 conferences in the Archdiocese of Mobile).

Who

Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.

Good to know

Inactive conferences (call help line instead): Corpus Christi, Most Pure Heart of Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes (Mobile).

SVdP - Christ the King Conference (Daphne)

SVdP

Emergency assistance for 36526, 36527.

Who

Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.

Where

711 College Ave, Daphne 36526

SVdP - St. Joseph Conference (Lillian)

SVdP

Emergency assistance and food pantry for Lillian and Elberta only.

Who

Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.

Where

12688 Santo Piedro, Lillian 36549

Email

stjoseph1@gulftel.com

Good to know

Food-bank list shows pantry at 34290 US-98, Lillian, (251) 424-5789.

SVdP - St. Lawrence Conference (Fairhope)

SVdP

Emergency assistance and food pantry for 36532, 36533, 36559, 36564.

Who

Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.

Email

office@stlawrencefairhope.com

Good to know

Mailing: P.O. Box 254, Fairhope 36533.

SVdP - St. Patrick Conference (Robertsdale)

SVdP

Emergency assistance for 36567, 36551.

Who

Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.

Where

23035 State Highway 59 S, Robertsdale 36567

Email

stvdpstpats@gmail.com

The Salvation Army Coastal Alabama Area Command (Social Services)

Emergency rent/utility help and Project SHARE power-bill help for Mobile area; call for hours.

Who

Low-income households in crisis in the service area; ID, proof of address/income and the past-due bill or lease usually required; aid depends on available funds.

Where

1009 Dauphin St, Mobile 36604

Good to know

Counties from Salvation Army ALM division location directory (salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/location-directory/).

The Salvation Army Foley Social Services (Baldwin County)

Emergency aid for Baldwin County; Gulf Shores 2026 list shows emergency aid Thursdays 10am-3pm.

Who

Low-income households in crisis in the service area; ID, proof of address/income and the past-due bill or lease usually required; aid depends on available funds.

Where

2015 N McKenzie St, Foley 36535

Good to know

Local line (251) 285-3056 per City of Gulf Shores assistance list (Feb 2026).

Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program

ADSS Senior Legal / AgeLine

Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt.

Who

Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases)

Where

201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104

Email

ageline@adss.alabama.gov

Good to know

1-800-AGE-LINE routes to the caller's local AAA/ADRC, which contracts the regional senior legal provider.

Legal Services Alabama - Mobile Office

LSA

Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online.

Who

Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based

Where

107 St. Francis Street, Suite 2100, Mobile, AL 36602

Good to know

County assignments from probono.net office listings (LSA site does not publish them). Mailing: P.O. Box 1986, Mobile, AL 36633.

South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program

SAVLP (formerly Mobile Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Program)

Free civil legal help via volunteer lawyers plus free drop-in advice clinics: Mobile County Courthouse Rm 427, 2nd Thursday 1-3pm; Prodisee Pantry, Spanish Fort, 3rd Thursday 1-3pm.

Who

Low-income residents of Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile and Washington counties (advice clinics open to anyone)

Where

118 N Royal Street, Ste 402, Mobile, AL 36602

Email

info@savlp.org

Good to know

Clinic sign-in starts 12:30pm, first come first served; bring paperwork. Also runs Chapter 7 bankruptcy project. Clarke/Washington clinics a few times a year - see savlp.org/clinics.

Alabama DHR - Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Housing Vouchers

Time-limited (up to 3 years) Housing Choice Voucher for youth leaving foster care who are homeless or at risk, referred by DHR to the local housing authority.

Who

Youth 18 to under 25 who left foster care at 16+ (or will within 90 days) and are homeless or at risk

Email

ILP@dhr.alabama.gov

Good to know

Referral comes through DHR/ILP worker, not directly to the PHA.

Presbyterian Home for Children

Talladega campus: Moderate Care home for teen girls referred by DHR, Transition to Adult Living (women 19-24), Secure Dwellings housing for homeless children with female caregivers, Family Bridges reunification, therapeutic foster care.

Who

Teen girls in DHR care; young women 19-24; homeless mothers/female caregivers with children 0-17

Where

905 Ashland Hwy, Talladega, AL 35160

Good to know

Also has a Hoover office at 3603 Lorna Ridge Drive. Serves statewide.

United Way 2-1-1

Free, 24/7 referral line. Finds the smaller church and community funds near their address that open up week to week. Also 1-888-421-1266, or text a ZIP code to 898-211.

Who

Anyone

Alabama DHR - Independent Living Program (Chafee)

Independent living services for foster youth age 14+ in every county: life skills, transition planning, ILP funding, aftercare for youth 18-20 who left care and return to request services, D.R.E.A.M. youth council.

Who

Youth 14+ in DHR care; youth 18-20 who were in foster care on/after their 18th birthday

Where

50 N. Ripley St., Montgomery, AL 36130

Email

ILP@dhr.alabama.gov

Alabama Habitat for Humanity

Alabama Habitat for Humanity

Connects people to local Habitat affiliates for home repair and affordable homeownership.

Who

Low-income households in a local affiliate's area

Email

support@alabamahabitat.org

Alabama Free Legal Answers

American Bar Association

Post a civil legal question online and a volunteer lawyer answers.

Who

Low-income Alabama residents

Alabama Housing Finance Authority

AHFA

Homebuyer mortgages, down payment help and an affordable Apartment Finder.

Who

Homebuyers within income limits; renters looking for affordable units

Alabama Legal Help

Legal Services Alabama

Free online legal information, forms and self-help guides.

Who

Anyone

HUD Alabama field office

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Answers questions about HUD programs in Alabama and handles HUD housing complaints.

Who

Alabama residents

HUD housing counseling

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Free or low-cost counseling on renting, buying, foreclosure, reverse mortgages and homelessness.

Who

Any renter or homeowner

Legal Services Alabama

Legal Services Alabama

Free civil legal help: housing, benefits, consumer, family and elder law.

Who

Low-income households; some help for 60+ regardless of income

Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Find the local housing authority that takes applications for public housing and Section 8.

Who

Low-income families, elderly and people with disabilities

Volunteer Lawyers Program

Alabama State Bar

Free civil legal help from volunteer attorneys. Jefferson County residents use Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham: 205-250-5198.

Who

Low-income residents