8 programs for help fixing broken plumbing, leaks and no running water in Macon County, Alabama, including 3 local options. Phone numbers, who qualifies and what to bring. Call first: funding opens and closes.
Local in Macon County (3)
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.
Homeowners in Macon and Lee counties, Waverly (Chambers), Camp Hill (Tallapoosa) and Hurtsboro (Russell); seniors, widows, people with disabilities and veterans get priority
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.
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).
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).
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.