Roof and Home Repair Help in Mobile County, AL

City of Mobile Neighborhood Development Department

City housing programs listed for rental assistance and home repair.

Who

City of Mobile residents; income limits apply

Where

205 Government St., South Tower, 5th Floor, Mobile, AL 36602

Good to know

Community & Housing Development line (251) 208-6292.

Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Alabama

Affordable homeownership and home-repair programs.

Who

Low-income homeowners and families

Where

3712 Airport Blvd., Mobile, AL 36608

Good to know

Website listed as habitatswalabama.org; confirm.

City of Mobile Critical Repair Program

Mobile Neighborhood Development

Grants (up to $15,000 per city page) for essential repairs such as roof replacements; limited number of applications accepted.

Who

Owner-occupants inside Mobile city limits meeting HUD income limits, with a will (or work with Legal Services Alabama to get one); priority extremely low-income, elderly, disabled

Where

110 N. Lafayette St., Mobile 36604

Good to know

Applications picked up in person at Levon C. Manzie Neighborhood Resource Center; last window opened July 1, 2025. Confirm current cycle.

Habitat for Humanity Mobile County CDBG Roof Replacement

A Brush with Kindness (Habitat SW Alabama)

Roof replacement for owner-occupants in Mobile County outside Mobile city limits; about 9 projects/year, first come first served.

Who

Deed-holding owner-occupant in Mobile County (not City of Mobile or Dauphin Island, not in FEMA flood zone), no liens/judgments, HUD income limits; pays 10% of project cost

Where

3712 Airport Blvd, Mobile 36608

Good to know

2026 cycle: applications picked up from Jan 12, 2026, accepted from Feb 11, 2026; check for next cycle.

Rebuilding Together of South Alabama

Free volunteer home repairs, accessibility modifications, disaster preparedness/recovery; Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.

Who

Low-income homeowners (no rentals or heir property) living in the home 3+ years; mainly veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, single parents

Where

P.O. Box 1752, Mobile 36633

Email

twalker@rebuildingtogethersa.org

Good to know

Homeowner application period was CLOSED when checked (Nov 2026). Voicemail 251-289-1684.

USDA Rural Development Section 504 Home Repair - Bay Minette 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.

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

Next Step Storm Inc

Volunteer storm/disaster home repair (Alabama VOAD member).

Who

Disaster-affected homeowners

Good to know

Disaster-focused; listed statewide with Jefferson emphasis.

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+