7 programs for help with past-due water bills and shutoffs in Shelby County, Alabama, including 4 local options. Phone numbers, who qualifies and what to bring. Call first: funding opens and closes.
Local in Shelby County (4)
SVdP - St. Mark the Evangelist Conference (Birmingham)
SVdP
Local · Jefferson, Shelby Counties, AL
Eviction prevention: rent/mortgage, utility, food and medicine help after a home visit; veterans special projects.
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.
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.
Counties from Salvation Army ALM division location directory (salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/location-directory/). Birmingham 614 Corps at same address: (205) 252-6616.
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.
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.
Up to $500 toward a Central Alabama Water bill and up to $1,000 for small plumbing repairs. Can help with deposits to restore service (board approval).
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.