Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless
Local · Montgomery, Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Bullock County, AL
Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals.
(334) 261-6182- Who
- People who are homeless or at risk
Rent, Eviction and Housing Help in Montgomery County, AL
25 programs for rent assistance, eviction help and housing programs in Montgomery County, Alabama, including 12 local options. Phone numbers, who qualifies and what to bring. Call first: funding opens and closes.
Local in Montgomery County (12)
Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery
AL006
Local · Montgomery County, AL
Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 3,120 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead.
(334) 206-7255- Who
- Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply.
- Where
- 525 S Lawrence St, Montgomery 36104
- mwhiting@mhatoday.org
- Good to know
- Fax (334) 206-7222. HUD PHA code AL006; HUD program type: Combined. Website lists main line (334) 206-7200.
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.
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 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.
Jones School of Law (Faulkner) Family Violence & Mediation Clinics
Local · Montgomery County, AL
Family Violence Clinic assists domestic violence matters; Mediation Clinic co-mediates civil district court cases (incl. landlord-tenant) for mostly unrepresented parties.
334-386-7924- Who
- Parties in eligible district court civil cases; family violence survivors
- Where
- 5345 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36109
- kmctear@faulkner.edu
- Good to know
- Service details/county reach not published; confirm.
Legal Services Alabama - Montgomery Office
LSA
Local · 13 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.
334-832-4570- Who
- Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based
- Where
- 3054 McGehee Rd., Montgomery, AL 36111
- Good to know
- County assignments from probono.net office listings (LSA site does not publish them). Mailing: P.O. Box 20728, Montgomery, AL 36120. Handles eviction defense referrals for Montgomery County (per Montgomery VLP).
Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program
MVLP
Local · Montgomery County, AL
Free civil legal help from volunteer lawyers: private-housing landlord/tenant, uncontested divorce, wills, small estates, POA, contracts, tax, Ch. 7 bankruptcy; appointments only.
334-265-0222 ext. 1- Who
- Montgomery County residents 19+ with a Montgomery County civil matter, under income/asset limits
- Where
- P.O. Box 644, Montgomery, AL 36101
- executivedirector@montgomeryvlp.org
- Good to know
- Email preferred; staff seldom in office. Eviction defense goes to LSA (334-832-4570); if already applied at LSA, don't call MVLP. Publishes The Alabama Tenants' Handbook.
Statewide programs that serve Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 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