Roof and Home 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.

Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa

Habitat Tuscaloosa

FORTIFIED Roof Replacement program (application period opens Oct 1) plus homeownership; office by appointment.

Who

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

Where

2222 9th Street, Suite 201, Tuscaloosa 35401

Email

info@habitattuscaloosa.org

Good to know

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

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.

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

Next Step Storm Inc

Volunteer storm/disaster home repair (Alabama VOAD member).

Who

Disaster-affected homeowners

Good to know

Disaster-focused; listed statewide with Jefferson emphasis.

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+