Rent, Eviction and Housing Help in Russell County, AL

ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7)

Alabama Rural Coalition for the Homeless

24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals.

Who

People who are homeless or at risk

Home for Good (United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley)

GA-505 CoC

Continuum of Care for Columbus GA and Russell County AL: coordinated entry via walk-in or online Get Help form (goes to 211), housing placement.

Who

Homeless people in Muscogee Co. GA and Russell Co. AL (Phenix City)

Where

1005 Front Ave, Columbus GA 31901

Email

Ewells@unitedcv.org

Good to know

Russell County AL is part of this Georgia CoC, so Columbus shelters are the main option for Phenix City residents. AHFA 2025 list also gives (762) 250-0643.

Phenix City Housing Authority

AL005

Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 1,077 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead.

Who

Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply.

Where

200 16th St, Phenix City 36867

Email

jwhitehead@pchousing.org

Good to know

Fax (334) 291-3455. HUD PHA code AL005; HUD program type: Combined.

Chattahoochee Valley Episcopal Ministry

Emergency rent help to prevent eviction, security deposits, and transportation help (car repairs, gas, bus fare).

Who

Low-income residents of the Columbus/Phenix City area

Good to know

Based in Columbus, GA; confirm that Alabama residents are served.

The Salvation Army - Columbus/Phenix City

Limited help with rent, utilities and mortgages, clothing, prescriptions, baby supplies, holiday food and toys; low-cost thrift stores.

Who

Low-income Phenix City / Russell County residents

Where

1718 2nd Ave, Columbus, GA 31901

Good to know

Office is in Columbus, GA; call to confirm Russell County intake.

The Salvation Army Columbus, GA (serves Russell County)

Project SHARE power-bill help and emergency assistance for Russell County residents.

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

5201 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA 31909

Good to know

Listed in Project SHARE county table as a Russell County agency. Other lists show (706) 327-0275, 1718 2nd Ave.

Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program

ADSS Senior Legal / AgeLine

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.

Who

Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases)

Where

201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104

Email

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 - Montgomery Office

LSA

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.

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).

Alabama DHR - Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Housing Vouchers

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.

Who

Youth 18 to under 25 who left foster care at 16+ (or will within 90 days) and are homeless or at risk

Email

ILP@dhr.alabama.gov

Good to know

Referral comes through DHR/ILP worker, not directly to the PHA.

Presbyterian Home for Children

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.

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

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 DHR - Independent Living Program (Chafee)

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.

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

Email

ILP@dhr.alabama.gov

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

Alabama Free Legal Answers

American Bar Association

Post a civil legal question online and a volunteer lawyer answers.

Who

Low-income Alabama residents

Alabama Housing Finance Authority

AHFA

Homebuyer mortgages, down payment help and an affordable Apartment Finder.

Who

Homebuyers within income limits; renters looking for affordable units

Alabama Legal Help

Legal Services Alabama

Free online legal information, forms and self-help guides.

Who

Anyone

HUD Alabama field office

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Answers questions about HUD programs in Alabama and handles HUD housing complaints.

Who

Alabama residents

HUD housing counseling

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Free or low-cost counseling on renting, buying, foreclosure, reverse mortgages and homelessness.

Who

Any renter or homeowner

Legal Services Alabama

Legal Services Alabama

Free civil legal help: housing, benefits, consumer, family and elder law.

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

Find the local housing authority that takes applications for public housing and Section 8.

Who

Low-income families, elderly and people with disabilities

Volunteer Lawyers Program

Alabama State Bar

Free civil legal help from volunteer attorneys. Jefferson County residents use Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham: 205-250-5198.

Who

Low-income residents