Rent, Eviction and Housing Help in Alabama

Statewide programs for rent assistance, eviction help and housing programs, plus local help in every county. Pick your county for the full local list.

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Statewide programs

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

Statewide (AL)

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.

(334) 242-9500
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

Statewide (AL)

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.

256-362-2114
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

Anywhere

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.

2-1-1
Who
Anyone

Alabama Free Legal Answers

American Bar Association

Statewide, AL

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

Online only
Who
Low-income Alabama residents

Alabama Housing Finance Authority

AHFA

Statewide, AL

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

1-800-325-2432
Who
Homebuyers within income limits; renters looking for affordable units

Alabama Legal Help

Legal Services Alabama

Statewide, AL

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

Online only
Who
Anyone

HUD Alabama field office

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Statewide, AL

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

205-731-2630
Who
Alabama residents

HUD housing counseling

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Federal

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

1-800-569-4287
Who
Any renter or homeowner

Legal Services Alabama

Legal Services Alabama

Statewide, AL

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

1-866-456-4995
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

Federal

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

1-800-955-2232
Who
Low-income families, elderly and people with disabilities

Volunteer Lawyers Program

Alabama State Bar

Statewide, AL

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

1-888-857-8571
Who
Low-income residents