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
Rent, Eviction and Housing Help in Covington County, AL
25 programs for rent assistance, eviction help and housing programs in Covington County, Alabama, including 12 local options. Phone numbers, who qualifies and what to bring. Call first: funding opens and closes.
Local in Covington County (12)
Andalusia Housing Authority
AL127
Local · Covington 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) 222-5871- Who
- Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply.
- Where
- 145 Murphree Dr, Andalusia 36420
- andypha@outlook.com
- Good to know
- Fax (334) 222-7277. HUD PHA code AL127; HUD program type: Low-Rent.
Housing Authority of the City of Florala
AL111
Local · Covington 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) 858-6421- Who
- Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply.
- Where
- 22765 5th Ave, Florala 36442
- floralahousing@gmail.com
- Good to know
- Fax (334) 858-2486. HUD PHA code AL111; HUD program type: Low-Rent.
Opp Housing Authority
AL112
Local · Covington County, AL
Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 105 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead.
(334) 493-9741- Who
- Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply.
- Where
- 800 Barnes St, Opp 36467
- beverly@opphousingauthority.com
- Good to know
- Fax (334) 493-2390. HUD PHA code AL112; HUD program type: Combined.
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
- cssdothan@mobarch.org
- Good to know
- Appointments may be scheduled via (251) 434-1500.
Salvation Army (Andalusia office)
Local · Covington County, AL
Financial help with utility and rent/mortgage costs, by appointment only (no walk-ins).
(334) 222-0112- Who
- Covington County residents not already helped by other agencies
- Where
- Northside Office Park, off U.S. Hwy 29 N., Andalusia, AL
- Good to know
- Source article undated; confirm office is still open.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - District Council of Mobile (Help Line)
SVdP
Local · Baldwin, Covington, Lee, Mobile, Montgomery Counties, AL
Central help line that routes callers to the parish conference covering their ZIP (17 conferences in the Archdiocese of Mobile).
(251) 243-4061- 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 (Andalusia)
SVdP
Local · Covington County, AL
Emergency assistance and food pantry for Andalusia, Opp, Florala.
(334) 222-4858- Who
- Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.
- Where
- 508 Sanford Rd, Andalusia 36420
- susanbgantt@centurytel.com
The Salvation Army - Andalusia office (Covington County)
Local · Covington County, AL
Local service-extension office; call to confirm services.
(334) 222-0112- 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
- Northside Office Park, off U.S. Hwy 29 N, Andalusia
- Good to know
- From earlier local research, not on the official SA location finder; official directory routes Covington to Dale County Service Center (Ozark). Verify.
The Salvation Army Dale County Service Center (Dale & Coffee Counties)
Local · Butler, Coffee, Conecuh, Covington, Dale, Escambia Counties, AL
Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours.
(334) 445-3070- 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
- 1177 Andrews Ave, Ste E, Ozark 36360
- Good to know
- Counties from Salvation Army ALM division location directory (salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/location-directory/). Project SHARE lists (334) 389-0732 for Dale applicants.
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
- 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 Covington 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
- 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 DHR - Independent Living Program (Chafee)
Statewide (AL)
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.
(334) 242-9500- 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
- ILP@dhr.alabama.gov
Alabama Habitat for Humanity
Alabama Habitat for Humanity
Statewide, AL
Connects people to local Habitat affiliates for home repair and affordable homeownership.
334-737-6401- Who
- Low-income households in a local affiliate's area
- support@alabamahabitat.org
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 Covington County
Help Paying Power BillsWater Bill and Shutoff HelpGas and Heating Bill HelpPlumbing Repair HelpRoof and Home Repair HelpFood Pantries and Food HelpHomeless Shelters and Emergency HousingFree ClothingFree Furniture and BedsRides and Transportation HelpWheelchairs and Medical EquipmentRespite and Caregiver HelpFoster Care, Kinship and Adoption SupportFree and Low-Cost Medical and Dental CareSocial Security, SSI and Medicaid HelpJob and Income Help