Homeless Care Council of Northwest Alabama
Local · 6 counties, AL
Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals.
(256) 415-8845- Who
- People who are homeless or at risk
Rent, Eviction and Housing Help in Lauderdale County, AL
23 programs for rent assistance, eviction help and housing programs in Lauderdale County, Alabama, including 10 local options. Phone numbers, who qualifies and what to bring. Call first: funding opens and closes.
Local in Lauderdale County (10)
Florence Housing Authority
AL054
Local · Lauderdale County, AL
Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 691 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead.
(256) 740-5200- Who
- Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply.
- Where
- 110 S Cypress St Ste 1, Florence 35630
- mperez@flohousing.org
- Good to know
- Fax (256) 768-3175. HUD PHA code AL054; HUD program type: Combined.
Catholic Center of Concern - Huntsville (North Alabama)
Local · 9 Alabama counties
Rent/mortgage and utility help, life-threatening prescriptions, clothing room, diapers; apply by telephone intake.
(256) 963-9355- Who
- Low-income residents of the 9 listed North Alabama counties, regardless of religion.
- Where
- 1010 Church St, Huntsville 35801
- Good to know
- Alt phone (256) 489-3484.
Salvation Army of the Shoals
Local · Lauderdale, Colbert Counties, AL
Basic-needs programs incl. food pantry and emergency assistance; has offered emergency shelter.
(256) 764-4432- Who
- Low-income Shoals residents
- Where
- 1601 Huntsville Rd., Florence 35630
- Good to know
- Call to confirm current services and hours.
St. Vincent de Paul - Florence
Local · Lauderdale, Colbert Counties, AL
Emergency financial help; calls taken Thursdays after 9:30am.
(256) 718-0921- Who
- Residents in need
- Good to know
- Listed on City of Florence bill-assistance page.
SVdP - St. Joseph Conference (Florence)
SVdP
Local · Colbert, Lauderdale Counties, AL
Emergency assistance for the Shoals; SVdP thrift store at 659 S Poplar St, Florence.
(256) 718-0921- Who
- Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.
- Good to know
- Phone from earlier local research; verify.
The Salvation Army Florence Corps (Shoals Area)
Local · Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale Counties, AL
Emergency assistance for the Shoals; call for hours.
(256) 764-4432- 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
- 1601 Huntsville Rd, Florence 35630
- Good to know
- Counties from Salvation Army ALM division location directory (salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/location-directory/).
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 - 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.
Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments AAA - Senior Legal Assistance
NACOLG
Local · Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Marion, Winston Counties, AL
Area Agency on Aging / ADRC entry point for free senior legal assistance (housing/eviction, benefits, POA, wills, elder abuse) for adults 60+.
256-389-0531 or 256-389-0500- Who
- Age 60+ living in the region
- Where
- 103 Student Dr, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
- Good to know
- Regional senior legal assistance (Older Americans Act Title III-B) - ask the AAA/ADRC for a legal assistance referral; contracted attorney provider not published. Phone from ADSS Guide to Services 2023. County list from standard AAA region map; verify.
Statewide programs that serve Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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