Bethel Missionary Baptist Church (Montgomery)
Local · Montgomery County, AL
Rent and utility help when funds are available; call Monday mornings.
(334) 262-6881- Who
- Montgomery residents facing a crisis
- Good to know
- Alt phone (334) 262-6825.
Gas and Heating Bill Help in Montgomery County, AL
13 programs for help paying gas, propane and heating bills in Montgomery County, Alabama, including 7 local options. Phone numbers, who qualifies and what to bring. Call first: funding opens and closes.
Local in Montgomery County (7)
First Baptist Church Community Ministries (Montgomery)
Local · Montgomery County, AL
Food pantry Wed 9-11:30am and 12:30-3pm; rent, mortgage and utility help by appointment on Mondays at 8:30am; sometimes household items and furniture.
(334) 262-2273- Who
- Low-income Montgomery residents
Frazer Community Ministries
Local · Montgomery County, AL
Crisis help with rent, mortgage and utility bills, plus food assistance.
(334) 260-3656- Who
- Rent/utility help is for applicants who work full time
- Good to know
- The food pantry is also listed at (334) 272-8622.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - District Council of Mobile (Help Line)
SVdP
Local · Baldwin, Covington, Lee, Mobile, Montgomery Counties, AL
Central help line that routes callers to the parish conference covering their ZIP (17 conferences in the Archdiocese of Mobile).
(251) 243-4061- Who
- Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.
- Good to know
- Inactive conferences (call help line instead): Corpus Christi, Most Pure Heart of Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes (Mobile).
SVdP - Holy Spirit Conference (Montgomery)
SVdP
Local · Montgomery County, AL
Emergency assistance and food pantry for 36117 and other Montgomery areas.
(334) 235-5976- Who
- Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.
- Where
- 8570 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery 36117
- svdp.montgomery@gmail.com
The Salvation Army Montgomery Corps / Social Services
Local · Autauga, Elmore, Montgomery Counties, AL
Emergency rent/utility help and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours.
(334) 265-0281- 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
- 3460 Carter Hill Rd, Montgomery 36111
- Good to know
- Counties from Salvation Army ALM division location directory (salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/location-directory/). Project SHARE lists (334) 833-9586 for this office.
Alabama Public Service Commission - utility complaints & disconnect rules
Local · 67 Alabama counties
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.
No phone listed · Website ↗- 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.
Statewide programs that serve Montgomery County (6)
LIHEAP energy assistance
Montgomery Community Action Committee & CDC
Statewide, AL
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.
334-230-5259- Who
- Income at or under 150% of the federal poverty level. Heating season: Oct 1 – Apr 30.
- Where
- 1066 Adams Ave, Montgomery 36104
- Good to know
- Office line: 334-263-3474. This is the LIHEAP agency for Montgomery 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)
Statewide, AL
Emergency help with energy bills, given out through the county LIHEAP agency.
Ask the LIHEAP agency above- Who
- Low-income households or those in temporary hardship
Public Service Commission consumer complaints
Alabama Public Service Commission
Statewide, AL
Takes complaints about regulated power, gas, water and phone utilities after the customer has tried the utility.
1-800-392-8050- Who
- Customers of PSC-regulated utilities
Spire Alabama assistance
Spire Alabama (natural gas)
Statewide, AL
Waives the monthly charge for SSI households, DollarHelp toward gas bills, payment plans and budget billing.
1-800-292-4008- Who
- Spire customers; SSI households for the waiver; up to 300% of poverty for DollarHelp
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
Weatherization
Montgomery Community Action Committee & CDC
Statewide, AL
Free home energy upgrades like insulation and air sealing that lower bills going forward. The state line routes them to their county's agency.
334-230-5259- Who
- Income at or under 200% of the federal poverty level
- Where
- 1066 Adams Ave, Montgomery 36104
- Good to know
- Office line: 334-263-3474.
Other help in Montgomery County
Help Paying Power BillsWater Bill and Shutoff HelpPlumbing Repair HelpRoof and Home Repair HelpFood Pantries and Food HelpRent, Eviction and Housing 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