7 programs for free and low-cost roof and home repair programs in Pickens County, Alabama, including 2 local options. Phone numbers, who qualifies and what to bring. Call first: funding opens and closes.
Local in Pickens County (2)
Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa
Habitat Tuscaloosa
Local · Greene, Hale, Pickens, Tuscaloosa Counties, AL
FORTIFIED Roof Replacement program (application period opens Oct 1) plus homeownership; office by appointment.
Owner-occupied single-family homes on permanent foundation (no mobile/manufactured/condo) with wind insurance; household income <= $85,687; no roof claim in last 6 months
Roof program costs homeowner $400 evaluation fee + min $650 admin fee; request packet via https://forms.gle/Tgqv88Zx2ZYEJmYr7. Homeownership counties may be Tuscaloosa only.
USDA Rural Development Section 504 Home Repair - Tuscaloosa Area Office
USDA 504 repair loans/grants
Local · 9 Alabama counties
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).
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.