Plumbing Repair Help in Franklin County, AL

7 programs for help fixing broken plumbing, leaks and no running water in Franklin County, Alabama, including 2 local options. Phone numbers, who qualifies and what to bring. Call first: funding opens and closes.

Local in Franklin County (2)

USDA Rural Development Section 504 Home Repair - Cullman Area Office

USDA 504 repair loans/grants

Local · 8 Alabama counties

1% loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 (combined $50,000) to repair, modernize or remove health/safety hazards (roofs, plumbing, accessibility).

(256) 734-6471 ext. 4
Who
Very-low/low-income owner-occupants in eligible rural areas unable to get credit elsewhere; grants only for age 62+
Good to know
Grants repayable if home sold within 3 years. Check address eligibility on USDA eligibility site.
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USDA Rural Development: Cullman Area Office (504 home repair)

USDA Section 504

Local · Blount, Cullman, Franklin, Jefferson, Marion, St. Clair, Walker, Winston Counties, AL

Where to file Section 504 home repair loan and grant applications for this area.

(256) 734-6471 ext. 4
Who
Very-low-income homeowners who live in the home and can't get affordable credit elsewhere; grants only for age 62+
Where
501 4th St SW, Cullman 35055
Good to know
Download and complete the forms on the program website first.
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Statewide programs that serve Franklin County (5)

H2O Foundation

Central Alabama Water customersAbout 2 weeks

Up to $500 toward a Central Alabama Water bill and up to $1,000 for small plumbing repairs. Can help with deposits to restore service (board approval).

205-244-4390
Who
Central Alabama Water customers who meet income and situation guidelines
Good to know
Call the water company the same day so the account is held while H2O reviews.
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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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Rebuilding Together Central Alabama

Rebuilding Together

Statewide, AL

Free home repairs to make homes safe and healthy, including accessibility.

(334) 625-9062
Who
Low-income homeowners in its service area
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USDA Section 504 home repair loans and grants

USDA Rural Development Alabama

Federal

1% loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 to fix homes and remove health and safety hazards.

334-279-3440
Who
Very-low-income rural homeowners; grants only for age 62+
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