Local in Jefferson County (11)
City of Birmingham Critical Repair Program
City of Birmingham Community Development
Local · Jefferson County, AL
Up to $30,000 for urgent home repairs (roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation, exterior and structural), during set application windows.
(205) 581-3117
- Who
- City of Birmingham homeowners selected through the application
- Good to know
- 2026 applications are closed; the city is serving 100 applicants this year. Prior recipients usually must wait 3 years.
Renew Birmingham
Local · Jefferson County, AL
Utility and rent help, home and vehicle repair, lawn care.
(205) 201-4275
- Who
- Residents of Ensley, Ensley Highlands, Tuxedo and Wylam only
- Where
- 1801 Avenue H, Birmingham 35218
- Email
- info@renewbham.org
Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity
Local · Jefferson County, AL
Runs home repair and roof programs in Birmingham; call for current openings.
(205) 780-1234
- Who
- Low-to-moderate-income homeowners
Habitat for Humanity Greater Birmingham
Greater Birmingham Habitat
Local · Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby, Walker Counties, AL
Home Repair and Preservation (critical repairs, roof replacements incl. City-funded roof grants up to $10,000 and FORTIFIED roofs in select neighborhoods) plus homeownership with 0% mortgages.
(205) 780-1234
- Who
- Low-to-moderate income homeowners; selected on need, willingness to partner and ability to pay
- Where
- 4408 Lloyd Noland Pkwy, Fairfield 35064
- Good to know
- Counties per GuideStar profile. Repair openings are periodic and some funding is neighborhood-specific; call for current application windows. Mailing PO Box 540, Fairfield 35064.
Jefferson County Community Services Housing Rehabilitation
Jefferson County CDBG Consortium
Local · Jefferson County, AL
CDBG housing rehab (electrical, plumbing, roofing, flooring, HVAC, doors, ramps, septic), emergency repair grants and Housing Accessibility grants (ramps, wider doors, grab bars).
205-325-5761
- Who
- Income-eligible (<=80% median) owner-occupants 1+ year in Jefferson County outside Birmingham, Bessemer, Sumiton and Helena; no rentals
Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS Birmingham)
NHS Birmingham
Local · Jefferson County, AL
Home preservation and repair help so homeowners can fix and keep their homes.
(205) 328-4292
- Who
- Birmingham-area homeowners; call to check current repair funding and roof eligibility
Next Step STORM
Storm Response
Local · Jefferson County, AL
Faith-based volunteer construction and home-repair projects, including roofing and inner-city housing improvement.
(205) 730-6550
- Who
- Depends on current projects and volunteers
REPAIR Angels
Women Under Construction Network
Local · Jefferson County, AL
Critical home repairs for seniors, done by contractors and trade professionals.
(205) 577-9182
- Who
- Older adult homeowners especially
Strengthen Alabama Homes (FORTIFIED roof)
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham
Local · Jefferson County, AL
Free FORTIFIED roof replacement or upgrade through Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham.
(205) 780-1234
- Who
- Owner-occupied single-family home; applicant on the deed; household income under $85,687; homeowners insurance must include wind/hail
- Good to know
- Applications closed; Habitat says it will reopen in January.
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.
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.
Statewide programs that serve Jefferson 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.
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 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
- Email
- support@alabamahabitat.org
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
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+
Other help in Jefferson County