Plumbing Repair Help in Lee County, AL

Alabama Rural Ministry

ARM

Volunteer home repairs that make homes warm, safe and dry; no emergency repairs.

Who

Homeowners in Macon and Lee counties, Waverly (Chambers), Camp Hill (Tallapoosa) and Hurtsboro (Russell); seniors, widows, people with disabilities and veterans get priority

Email

info@arm-al.org

Good to know

Homeowners must complete three short trainings and give proof of ownership, income and residence.

Presbyterian Community Ministry

PCM

Zero-interest emergency loans up to $300 for water, gas or power bills, and zero-interest home-repair loans; Mon and Tue 10am-2pm, Thu 12-4pm.

Who

Lee County residents in a financial crisis

Where

143 E Thach Ave, Auburn 36830

Email

info@pcm-al.org

Good to know

Also runs Auburn's CDBG home-repair program for eligible Auburn homeowners.

Alabama Rural Ministry

ARM

Volunteer home repair (leaking roofs, floors, unsafe/cold/wet homes), home maintenance and disaster prep; Tuskegee site year-round, Livingston area summers only.

Who

Rural families in need, mostly elderly, disabled or on fixed incomes; selected by urgency

Where

305 E Thach Ave, Suite N, Auburn 36830

Email

info@arm-al.org

Good to know

Counties per Alabama VOAD listing; Sumter (Livingston) is summer-only. Mailing PO Box 2890, Auburn 36831.

City of Auburn Community Services - Housing Programs

CDBG Emergency Repair Grants and Housing Rehabilitation Loans for structural repairs and essential housing systems.

Who

Low-to-moderate income homeowners in Auburn city limits

Where

400 Boykin St, Auburn

Email

communityservices@auburnalabama.org

Good to know

Housing manager Ashley L. Thomas 334-501-7278 (athomas@auburnalabama.org).

City of Opelika Emergency Home Repair Loan Program

5-year forgivable 0% loan for repairs threatening health/safety: electrical, plumbing, roofing, structural, accessibility, flooring, heating, sewer lines.

Who

Owner-occupants inside Opelika city limits, income <=80% HUD median, no mobile/modular homes, once per 5 years

Where

700 Fox Trail, Opelika 36801

Email

lharrelson@opelika-al.gov

Good to know

Contact Lisa Harrelson (2025 brochure). Address from 2019 brochure.

USDA Rural Development Section 504 Home Repair - Tuskegee Area Office

USDA 504 repair loans/grants

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).

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.

H2O Foundation

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).

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

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.

Who

Anyone

Alabama Habitat for Humanity

Alabama Habitat for Humanity

Connects people to local Habitat affiliates for home repair and affordable homeownership.

Who

Low-income households in a local affiliate's area

Email

support@alabamahabitat.org

Rebuilding Together Central Alabama

Rebuilding Together

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

Who

Low-income homeowners in its service area

USDA Section 504 home repair loans and grants

USDA Rural Development Alabama

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

Who

Very-low-income rural homeowners; grants only for age 62+