Gas and Heating Bill Help in Madison County, AL

Salvation Army - Huntsville Corps

Emergency shelter, community kitchen, food pantry, rent and utility help; administers Huntsville Utilities Project SHARE.

Who

Low-income residents; Project SHARE for 62+ or disabled

Where

305 Seminole Dr. SW, Huntsville 35805

Good to know

Shelter check-in 6:30pm (2019 list, alt (256) 536-8876).

Catholic Center of Concern - Huntsville (North Alabama)

Rent/mortgage and utility help, life-threatening prescriptions, clothing room, diapers; apply by telephone intake.

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.

Huntsville Assistance Program (HAP)

Emergency rent, utility, food and gas-card help; food pantry.

Who

Madison County residents in crisis

Where

1001 Monroe St. SW, Huntsville 35801

Good to know

Also HAP North, 11588 Pulaski Pike, Toney, (256) 828-8788; HAP Madison at 103 Gin Oak Ct.

Huntsville Utilities Project Share

Winter gas/electric bill help funded by customer donations; Salvation Army screens.

Who

HU customers 62+ or disabled with low/fixed income

Where

112 Spragins St., Huntsville 35801

Good to know

Up to $375/family per 2026 report.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul - District Council of Huntsville

SVdP

District council for Huntsville-area conferences and thrift store (2140 Jonathan Dr NW).

Who

Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.

Where

625 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville 35802

Good to know

Older listing gives (256) 851-8881 for the office/thrift store; not confirmed.

SVdP - Holy Spirit Conference (Huntsville)

SVdP

Emergency assistance; calls taken Wednesdays 8:30-9:30am.

Who

Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.

Where

625 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville 35802

SVdP - Our Lady Queen of the Universe Conference (Huntsville)

SVdP

Emergency assistance; calls taken Tue-Thu 8am-4pm.

Who

Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.

Where

2421 Shady Lane Dr NW, Huntsville 35810

SVdP - St. John the Baptist Conference (Madison)

SVdP

Emergency assistance for Madison-area residents; call parish.

Who

Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.

Where

1055 Hughes Rd, Madison 35758

Good to know

Phone from food-bank list; Limestone coverage assumed for west Madison area - confirm.

SVdP - St. Joseph Conference (Huntsville)

SVdP

Emergency assistance; calls taken Wednesdays 9-11am.

Who

Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.

Where

2300 Beasley Ave NW, Huntsville 35816

The Salvation Army Huntsville Corps

Emergency assistance for Madison County; call for hours.

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

2114 Oakwood Ave NW, Huntsville 35810

Good to know

Counties from Salvation Army ALM division location directory (salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/location-directory/).

Alabama Public Service Commission - utility complaints & disconnect rules

Takes complaints about PSC-regulated utilities (Alabama Power, Spire); PSC General Rule 12(E) requires termination rules giving special consideration when life/health is threatened or for age/handicap.

Who

Customers of investor-owned utilities (not co-ops, municipal or most water boards).

Good to know

Rule 12(E) summary from LIHEAP Clearinghouse vulnerable-population disconnect page (liheapch.ncat.org/node/2812). PSC phone not verified here - see website.

LIHEAP energy assistance

Community Action Partnership Huntsville/Madison & Limestone Counties

Federal energy help paid straight to the power or gas company. Every Alabama county is served by a Community Action Agency that takes the applications.

Who

Income at or under 150% of the federal poverty level. Heating season: Oct 1 – Apr 30.

Where

3516 Stringfield Rd NW, Huntsville 35810

Good to know

Office line: 256-851-9800. This is the LIHEAP agency for Madison County (ADECA list).

Bring

• Photo ID
• Social Security cards for everyone in the home
• Last month's income proof for every adult
• Utility bill in the applicant's name

ABC Trust energy help

Alabama Business Charitable Trust (Alabama Power)

Emergency help with energy bills, given out through the county LIHEAP agency.

Who

Low-income households or those in temporary hardship

Public Service Commission consumer complaints

Alabama Public Service Commission

Takes complaints about regulated power, gas, water and phone utilities after the customer has tried the utility.

Who

Customers of PSC-regulated utilities

Spire Alabama assistance

Spire Alabama (natural gas)

Waives the monthly charge for SSI households, DollarHelp toward gas bills, payment plans and budget billing.

Who

Spire customers; SSI households for the waiver; up to 300% of poverty for DollarHelp

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

Weatherization

Community Action Partnership Huntsville/Madison & Limestone Counties

Free home energy upgrades like insulation and air sealing that lower bills going forward. The state line routes them to their county's agency.

Who

Income at or under 200% of the federal poverty level

Where

3516 Stringfield Rd NW, Huntsville 35810

Good to know

Office line: 256-851-9800.