Local in Lee County (5)
Alabama Rural Ministry
ARM
Local · Lee, Macon, Chambers, Tallapoosa, Russell Counties, AL
Volunteer home repairs that make homes warm, safe and dry; no emergency repairs.
(334) 501-4276
- 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.
Alabama Rural Ministry
ARM
Local · Chambers, Lee, Macon, Russell, Sumter, Tallapoosa Counties, AL
Volunteer home repair (leaking roofs, floors, unsafe/cold/wet homes), home maintenance and disaster prep; Tuskegee site year-round, Livingston area summers only.
(334) 501-4276
- 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
Local · Lee County, AL
CDBG Emergency Repair Grants and Housing Rehabilitation Loans for structural repairs and essential housing systems.
334-501-7280
- 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
Local · Lee County, AL
5-year forgivable 0% loan for repairs threatening health/safety: electrical, plumbing, roofing, structural, accessibility, flooring, heating, sewer lines.
334-705-5155
- 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
Local · 9 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).
(334) 725-3321 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.
Statewide programs that serve Lee County (5)
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
Next Step Storm Inc
Statewide (AL)
Volunteer storm/disaster home repair (Alabama VOAD member).
(205) 730-6550
- Who
- Disaster-affected homeowners
- Good to know
- Disaster-focused; listed statewide with Jefferson emphasis.
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 Lee County