Rent, Eviction and Housing Help in Barbour County, AL

20 programs for rent assistance, eviction help and housing programs in Barbour County, Alabama, including 7 local options. Phone numbers, who qualifies and what to bring. Call first: funding opens and closes.

Local in Barbour County (7)

ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7)

Alabama Rural Coalition for the Homeless

Local · 38 counties, AL

24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals.

(334) 273-0668
Who
People who are homeless or at risk

Eufaula Housing Authority

AL118

Local · Barbour County, AL

Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 488 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead.

(334) 687-2451
Who
Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply.
Where
830 S Randolph Ave, Eufaula 36027
Email
twachs@eufaulahousing.com
Good to know
Fax (334) 687-2723. HUD PHA code AL118; HUD program type: Combined.

Housing Authority of the Town of Clayton

AL158

Local · Barbour County, AL

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

(334) 775-8881
Who
Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply.
Where
2 Holly St, Clayton 36016
Email
claytoncityof200@bellsouth.net
Good to know
Fax (334) 775-3040. HUD PHA code AL158; HUD program type: Low-Rent.

Catholic Social Services of Dothan

Local · 8 Alabama counties

Emergency Assistance Ministry by appointment Mon-Fri 9am-3pm: rent, utilities, medicine, transportation, food, clothing, furniture/appliances.

(334) 793-3601
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
557 E Main St, Dothan 36301
Email
cssdothan@mobarch.org
Good to know
Appointments may be scheduled via (251) 434-1500.

The Salvation Army Pike County Service Center

Local · Barbour, Bullock, Crenshaw, Pike Counties, AL

Emergency assistance for Pike-area residents; call for hours.

(334) 808-1069
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
509 S Brundidge St, Troy 36081
Good to know
Counties from Salvation Army ALM division location directory (salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/location-directory/).

Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program

ADSS Senior Legal / AgeLine

Local · 67 Alabama counties

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.

800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743
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 - Dothan Office

LSA

Local · 7 Alabama counties

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.

334-777-2344
Who
Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based
Where
212 N Lena Street, Dothan, AL 36303
Good to know
County assignments from probono.net office listings (LSA site does not publish them). Older listings show 224 West Main St / 334-793-7932; address and phone here are from LSA's current contact page.

Statewide programs that serve Barbour County (13)

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

Statewide (AL)

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.

(334) 242-9500
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

Statewide (AL)

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.

256-362-2114
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

Anywhere

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.

2-1-1
Who
Anyone

Alabama Free Legal Answers

American Bar Association

Statewide, AL

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

Online only
Who
Low-income Alabama residents

Alabama Housing Finance Authority

AHFA

Statewide, AL

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

1-800-325-2432
Who
Homebuyers within income limits; renters looking for affordable units

Alabama Legal Help

Legal Services Alabama

Statewide, AL

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

Online only
Who
Anyone

HUD Alabama field office

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Statewide, AL

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

205-731-2630
Who
Alabama residents

HUD housing counseling

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Federal

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

1-800-569-4287
Who
Any renter or homeowner

Legal Services Alabama

Legal Services Alabama

Statewide, AL

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

1-866-456-4995
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

Federal

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

1-800-955-2232
Who
Low-income families, elderly and people with disabilities

Volunteer Lawyers Program

Alabama State Bar

Statewide, AL

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

1-888-857-8571
Who
Low-income residents

Other help in Barbour County