Southeast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless
Local · Houston, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry County, AL
Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals.
(334) 500-3835- Who
- People who are homeless or at risk
Rent, Eviction and Housing Help in Houston County, AL
23 programs for rent assistance, eviction help and housing programs in Houston County, Alabama, including 10 local options. Phone numbers, who qualifies and what to bring. Call first: funding opens and closes.
Local in Houston County (10)
Ashford Housing Authority
AL144
Local · Houston 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) 899-5463- Who
- Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply.
- Where
- 100 Bruner St, Ashford 36312
- headlandha@comcast.net
- Good to know
- Fax (334) 899-7198. HUD PHA code AL144; HUD program type: Low-Rent. Shares email with Headland Housing Authority.
Cottonwood Housing Authority
AL104
Local · Houston 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) 691-2451- Who
- Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply.
- Where
- PO Box 356, Cottonwood 36320
- cpha@graceba.net
- Good to know
- HUD lists the same number for phone and fax. HUD PHA code AL104; HUD program type: Low-Rent. HUD lists only a PO Box; same number for phone and fax.
Housing Authority of the City of Columbia
AL100
Local · Houston 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) 693-2525- Who
- Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply.
- Where
- 402 Clark St, Columbia 36319
- headlandha@comcast.net
- Good to know
- Fax (334) 693-2510. HUD PHA code AL100; HUD program type: Low-Rent. Shares phone and email with Headland Housing Authority.
Housing Authority of the City of Dothan
AL007
Local · Houston County, AL
Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 1,663 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead.
(334) 794-6713- Who
- Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply.
- Where
- 602 S Lena St, Dothan 36301
- dirdph@dothanhousing.org
- Good to know
- Fax (334) 712-1415. HUD PHA code AL007; HUD program type: Combined.
Catholic Social Services - Dothan
Emergency Assistance Ministry
Local · Houston County, AL
By appointment Mon-Fri 9am-3pm: food, clothing, furniture and appliances, household and hygiene items, and limited financial help with rent, utilities, medicine and transportation.
(334) 793-3601- Who
- Houston County residents in crisis; no religious requirement
- Where
- 557 E. Main St., Dothan 36301
- Good to know
- Appointments may be scheduled through (251) 434-1500. Bring photo ID for all adults, lease/mortgage, all current bills, SS cards/birth certificates for household, and proof of income.
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.
The Salvation Army Dothan Corps
Local · Geneva, Henry, Houston Counties, AL
Basic-needs help and Project SHARE power-bill help for the Wiregrass; call for hours.
(334) 792-1911- 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
- 1001 S Bell St, Dothan 36301
- 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 1007 S Bell St.
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 Houston 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 Houston 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, Prosthetics 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