Rent, Eviction and Housing Help in DeKalb County, AL

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

Local in DeKalb County (7)

Homeless Coalition of Northeast Alabama

Local · Calhoun, Cherokee, DeKalb, Etowah County, AL

Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals.

(256) 549-4532

Who: People who are homeless or at risk

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Collinsville Housing Authority

AL083

Local · DeKalb 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.

(256) 593-9164

Who: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply.
Where: 101 Truman Ln, Collinsville 35961
Email: tarha@hiwaay.net
Good to know: Fax (256) 593-9168. HUD PHA code AL083; HUD program type: Low-Rent. Administered by Top of Alabama Regional Housing Authority (same phone).

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Housing Authority of the City of Fort Payne

AL011

Local · DeKalb County, AL

Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 115 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead.

(256) 845-0424

Who: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply.
Where: 203 13th St NW, Fort Payne 35967
Email: fpha@farmerstel.com
Good to know: Fax (256) 845-7825. HUD PHA code AL011; HUD program type: Combined.

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Christian Care Center (CASA of DeKalb County)

Local · DeKalb County, AL

Clothing closet (up to 25 pieces a month), monthly food pantry, case-by-case emergency help with rent, medication and transportation, plus workwear for jobs. Mon-Thu 8-11:30am and 12:30-3pm.

256-845-2546

Who: DeKalb County residents (and travelers) meeting income guidelines
Where: 2000 Watkins Ave NE, Fort Payne 35967
Good to know: Details from needhelppayingbills.com and a Fort Payne resource list.

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The Salvation Army DeKalb County Service Center

Local · Cherokee, DeKalb Counties, AL

Emergency assistance; call for hours.

(256) 997-0858

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: 450 Gault Ave N, Fort Payne 35967
Good to know: Counties from Salvation Army ALM division location directory (salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/location-directory/).

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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.

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Legal Services Alabama - Huntsville Office

LSA

Local · 12 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.

256-536-9645

Who: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based
Where: 2409 Commerce Court SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Good to know: County assignments from probono.net office listings (LSA site does not publish them). Cherokee County listed under Huntsville in probono.net; may be handled by Anniston/Gadsden office - confirm.

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Statewide programs that serve DeKalb 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.

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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.

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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

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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
Email: ILP@dhr.alabama.gov

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