Pick your county Sponsor spot Your business here. Reach families in Alabama looking for rent, eviction and housing help.
Advertise here 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 DHR - Independent Living Program (Chafee)
Statewide (AL)
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.
(334) 242-9500
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
Statewide, AL
Connects people to local Habitat affiliates for home repair and affordable homeownership.
334-737-6401
Who Low-income households in a local affiliate's area Email support@alabamahabitat.org
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