Plumbing Repair Help in Tuscaloosa County, AL

Habitat for Humanity Tuscaloosa - Roof Replacement

Roof replacement program for homeowners; ReStore sells low-cost furniture and building supplies.

Who

Low-income homeowners (call for criteria)

Where

2222 9th St, Suite 201, Tuscaloosa 35401

Good to know

Office visits by appointment. ReStore (205) 349-4620. No general repair/ramp program listed.

City of Tuscaloosa Let's Paint Let's Renovate Program

Office of Community and Neighborhood Services

CDBG repairs of major systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, accessibility) for low-to-moderate income homeowners.

Who

Owner-occupants inside Tuscaloosa city limits, income under 80% AMI, current on mortgage/taxes, active insurance, HUD housing counseling (call 205-248-5080 to enroll)

Where

2230 7th Street, Tuscaloosa 35401

Email

cnservices@tuscaloosa.com

Good to know

2026 application window was July 20-24, 2026 only; watch for next cycle.

USDA Rural Development Section 504 Home Repair - Tuscaloosa Area Office

USDA 504 repair loans/grants

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).

Who

Very-low/low-income owner-occupants in eligible rural areas unable to get credit elsewhere; grants only for age 62+

Good to know

Grants repayable if home sold within 3 years. Check address eligibility on USDA eligibility site.

H2O Foundation

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).

Who

Central Alabama Water customers who meet income and situation guidelines

Good to know

Call the water company the same day so the account is held while H2O reviews.

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 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

Rebuilding Together Central Alabama

Rebuilding Together

Free home repairs to make homes safe and healthy, including accessibility.

Who

Low-income homeowners in its service area

USDA Section 504 home repair loans and grants

USDA Rural Development Alabama

1% loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 to fix homes and remove health and safety hazards.

Who

Very-low-income rural homeowners; grants only for age 62+