North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless
Local · Madison, Limestone, Morgan County, AL
Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals.
(256) 261-3029- Who
- People who are homeless or at risk
Rent, Eviction and Housing Help in Madison County, AL
31 programs for rent assistance, eviction help and housing programs in Madison County, Alabama, including 18 local options. Phone numbers, who qualifies and what to bring. Call first: funding opens and closes.
Local in Madison County (18)
Salvation Army - Huntsville Corps
Local · Madison County, AL
Emergency shelter, community kitchen, food pantry, rent and utility help; administers Huntsville Utilities Project SHARE.
(256) 536-5576- 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).
Housing Authority of the City of Huntsville
AL047
Local · Madison County, AL
Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 2,078 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead.
(256) 539-0774- Who
- Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply.
- Where
- 200 Washington St NE, Huntsville 35801
- tmcginnis@hsvha.org
- Good to know
- Fax (256) 535-2245. HUD PHA code AL047; HUD program type: Combined. Website said online public housing applications were unavailable when checked; HCV info at apply link.
Housing Authority of the City of Triana
AL182
Local · Madison County, AL
Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead.
(256) 772-0524- Who
- Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply.
- Where
- 250 Zierdt Rd, Madison 35756
- Trianaha@outlook.com
- Good to know
- Fax (256) 772-0548. HUD PHA code AL182; HUD program type: Low-Rent.
Care Center of Southeastern Madison County
Local · Madison County, AL
Basic emergency aid and services.
(256) 723-2273- Who
- SE Madison County residents
- Where
- 5439 Main Dr., New Hope 35760
Catholic Center of Concern (Madison County)
Local · Madison County, AL
Rent, utility and cooling-bill help, prescriptions, clothing room (Wednesdays), diapers.
(256) 536-0041- Who
- Low-income Madison County residents
- Good to know
- Applications by phone Tue/Thu per listing; main (256) 963-9355. Verify.
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.
Huntsville Assistance Program (HAP)
Local · Madison County, AL
Emergency rent, utility, food and gas-card help; food pantry.
(256) 539-2320- 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.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - District Council of Huntsville
SVdP
Local · Madison County, AL
District council for Huntsville-area conferences and thrift store (2140 Jonathan Dr NW).
No phone listed · Website ↗- 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.
St. Joseph Catholic Church - St. Vincent de Paul
Local · Madison County, AL
Food pantry; SVdP help with rent, utilities, prescriptions.
(256) 539-7476- Who
- Residents in need
- Where
- 2300 Beasley Ave., Huntsville 35816
SVdP - Holy Spirit Conference (Huntsville)
SVdP
Local · Madison County, AL
Emergency assistance; calls taken Wednesdays 8:30-9:30am.
(256) 881-9663- 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
Local · Madison County, AL
Emergency assistance; calls taken Tue-Thu 8am-4pm.
(256) 852-2899- 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
Local · Limestone, Madison Counties, AL
Emergency assistance for Madison-area residents; call parish.
(256) 726-0100- 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
Local · Madison County, AL
Emergency assistance; calls taken Wednesdays 9-11am.
(256) 539-7476- 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
Local · Madison County, AL
Emergency assistance for Madison County; call for hours.
(256) 536-5576- 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 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.
Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program
MCVLP
Local · Madison County, AL
Free civil legal help from volunteer attorneys and advice clinics for low-income Madison County residents.
256-539-2275- Who
- Low-income Madison County residents or people with a case pending in Madison County
- Where
- P.O. Box 2913, Huntsville, AL 35804
- info@vlpmadisoncounty.com
- Good to know
- Mailing address only (from Alabama State Bar brochure). Website appears poorly maintained/hacked posts in 2026 - confirm by phone. Apply Online page is under 'Get Help' on the site.
Statewide programs that serve Madison 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 Madison 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