Alabama resources for: Rent, eviction or housing
Help with rent, eviction or housing in Alabama, from the DRR Resource Navigator. Statewide programs first, then local resources by county.
Statewide programs (any Alabama county)
- United Way 2-1-1 — Phone: 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 qualifies: Anyone — Website: https://www.211connectsalabama.org
- Alabama Housing Finance Authority — Phone: 1-800-325-2432 — Homebuyer mortgages, down payment help and an affordable Apartment Finder. — Who qualifies: Homebuyers within income limits; renters looking for affordable units — Website: https://www.ahfa.com
- HUD housing counseling — Phone: 1-800-569-4287 — Free or low-cost counseling on renting, buying, foreclosure, reverse mortgages and homelessness. — Who qualifies: Any renter or homeowner — Website: https://answers.hud.gov/housingcounseling/s/?language=en_US
- Public housing and Section 8 vouchers — Phone: 1-800-955-2232 — Find the local housing authority that takes applications for public housing and Section 8. — Who qualifies: Low-income families, elderly and people with disabilities — Website: https://www.hud.gov/helping-americans/housing-choice-vouchers-tenants
- HUD Alabama field office — Phone: 205-731-2630 — Answers questions about HUD programs in Alabama and handles HUD housing complaints. — Who qualifies: Alabama residents — Website: https://www.hud.gov/states/alabama
- Alabama Habitat for Humanity — Phone: 334-737-6401 — Connects people to local Habitat affiliates for home repair and affordable homeownership. — Who qualifies: Low-income households in a local affiliate's area — Website: https://alabamahabitat.org — Email: support@alabamahabitat.org
- Legal Services Alabama — Phone: 1-866-456-4995 — Free civil legal help: housing, benefits, consumer, family and elder law. — Who qualifies: Low-income households; some help for 60+ regardless of income — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org
- Volunteer Lawyers Program — Phone: 1-888-857-8571 — Free civil legal help from volunteer attorneys. Jefferson County residents use Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham: 205-250-5198. — Who qualifies: Low-income residents — Website: https://alabar.org/for-the-public/get-legal-help
- Alabama Legal Help — Phone: Online only — Free online legal information, forms and self-help guides. — Who qualifies: Anyone — Website: https://www.alabamalegalhelp.org
- Alabama Free Legal Answers — Phone: Online only — Post a civil legal question online and a volunteer lawyer answers. — Who qualifies: Low-income Alabama residents — Website: https://alabama.freelegalanswers.org
- Alabama DHR - Independent Living Program (Chafee) — Phone: (334) 242-9500 — 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. — Who qualifies: Youth 14+ in DHR care; youth 18-20 who were in foster care on/after their 18th birthday — Address: 50 N. Ripley St., Montgomery, AL 36130 — Website: https://dhr.alabama.gov/foster-care/independent-living-program/ — Email: ILP@dhr.alabama.gov
- Alabama DHR - Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Housing Vouchers — Phone: (334) 242-9500 — 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. — Who qualifies: Youth 18 to under 25 who left foster care at 16+ (or will within 90 days) and are homeless or at risk — Website: https://dhr.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Foster-Youth-to-Independence-Program-Fast-Facts.pdf — Email: ILP@dhr.alabama.gov
- Presbyterian Home for Children — Phone: 256-362-2114 — 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. — Who qualifies: Teen girls in DHR care; young women 19-24; homeless mothers/female caregivers with children 0-17 — Address: 905 Ashland Hwy, Talladega, AL 35160 — Website: https://www.phfc.org/
Autauga County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless — Phone: (334) 261-6182 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.midalhomeless.org
- The Salvation Army Montgomery Corps / Social Services — Phone: (334) 265-0281 — Emergency rent/utility help and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 3460 Carter Hill Rd, Montgomery 36111 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/montgomery/crawford-st/
- Housing Authority of the City of Prattville — Phone: (334) 365-7580 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 40 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 318 Water St, Prattville 36067 — Website: https://www.prattvillehousing.org — Email: wblankenship@prattvillehousing.org
- Legal Services Alabama - Montgomery Office — Phone: 334-832-4570 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 3054 McGehee Rd., Montgomery, AL 36111 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
Baldwin County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Housing First (homeless coordinated entry) — Phone: (251) 450-3345 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.hfal.org
- Ecumenical Ministries - Eastern Shore Office — Phone: (251) 928-3430 — Emergency aid with food pantry, rent, utilities, prescriptions and transportation after a needs assessment; Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (closed noon-1). — Who qualifies: Residents of Fairhope, Spanish Fort, Daphne, Malbis, Point Clear, Barnwell, Montrose, Belforest — Address: 564 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL 36532 — Website: https://www.baldwinemi.org
- Ecumenical Ministries - South Baldwin Office — Phone: (251) 943-3445 — Emergency aid with food pantry, rent, utilities and prescriptions after a needs assessment; Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (closed noon-1). — Who qualifies: Residents of Foley, Elberta, Lillian, Magnolia Springs, Bon Secour — Address: 102 W. Spruce Ave., Foley, AL 36535 — Website: https://www.baldwinemi.org
- North Baldwin Ecumenical Ministries — Phone: (251) 937-8115 — Help with food, rent, utilities, clothing and prescriptions; Tue and Thu 9am-noon. — Who qualifies: Residents north of I-10
- Christian Service Center (Gulf Shores) — Phone: (251) 968-5256 — Food pantry and help with rent, utilities and clothing; Mon-Fri 9am-noon. — Who qualifies: Residents of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan
- Catholic Social Services - Robertsdale — Phone: (251) 947-2293 — Food, rent, utility, clothing and prescription help; Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm (closed noon-1). — Who qualifies: Baldwin County residents in need — Website: https://catholicsocialservices.org
- Catholic Social Services - Bay Minette — Phone: (251) 937-7858 — Food pantry and emergency help; Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm. — Who qualifies: Baldwin residents; bring proof of address and income, monthly bills, EBT card, birthdates and SSNs for household — Website: https://catholicsocialservices.org
- The Salvation Army Coastal Alabama Area Command (Social Services) — Phone: (251) 438-1625 — Emergency rent/utility help and Project SHARE power-bill help for Mobile area; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 1009 Dauphin St, Mobile 36604 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/coastal-alabama-area-command/
- The Salvation Army Foley Social Services (Baldwin County) — Phone: (251) 438-1625 — Emergency aid for Baldwin County; Gulf Shores 2026 list shows emergency aid Thursdays 10am-3pm. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 2015 N McKenzie St, Foley 36535 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/foley/n-mckenzie-st-1/
- Catholic Social Services of Baldwin County - Robertsdale — Phone: (251) 947-2293 — Help with utilities, food, homelessness, medicine, by appointment Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm. — Who qualifies: Anyone in crisis regardless of religion; bring photo ID for adults, lease/mortgage, current bills, proof of income, SS cards for household; limited, usually one-time help. — Address: 23010 Highway 59 N, Robertsdale 36567 — Website: http://www.cssbaldwin.org — Email: ahickey@mobarch.org
- Catholic Social Services - Bay Minette Office — Phone: (251) 937-7858 — North Baldwin office for emergency assistance; call for hours. — Who qualifies: Anyone in crisis regardless of religion; bring photo ID for adults, lease/mortgage, current bills, proof of income, SS cards for household; limited, usually one-time help. — Address: 610 Railroad Ave, Bay Minette 36507 — Website: https://catholicsocialservices.org
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul - District Council of Mobile (Help Line) — Phone: (251) 243-4061 — Central help line that routes callers to the parish conference covering their ZIP (17 conferences in the Archdiocese of Mobile). — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Website: https://svdpmobilecouncil.org/
- SVdP - Christ the King Conference (Daphne) — Phone: (251) 348-8326 — Emergency assistance for 36526, 36527. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 711 College Ave, Daphne 36526 — Website: https://svdpmobilecouncil.org/conferences
- SVdP - St. Joseph Conference (Lillian) — Phone: (251) 962-2049 — Emergency assistance and food pantry for Lillian and Elberta only. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 12688 Santo Piedro, Lillian 36549 — Website: https://svdpmobilecouncil.org/conferences — Email: stjoseph1@gulftel.com
- SVdP - St. Lawrence Conference (Fairhope) — Phone: (251) 604-5192 — Emergency assistance and food pantry for 36532, 36533, 36559, 36564. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Website: https://svdpmobilecouncil.org/conferences — Email: office@stlawrencefairhope.com
- SVdP - St. Patrick Conference (Robertsdale) — Phone: (251) 213-1939 — Emergency assistance for 36567, 36551. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 23035 State Highway 59 S, Robertsdale 36567 — Website: https://svdpmobilecouncil.org/conferences — Email: stvdpstpats@gmail.com
- Bay Minette Housing Authority — Phone: (251) 937-2211 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 400 South St, Bay Minette 36507 — Email: al164@bayminetteha.org
- Foley Housing Authority — Phone: (251) 943-5370 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 374 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 1740 Acorn Dr, Foley 36535 — Email: telesha@foleyhousingauthority.com
- Legal Services Alabama - Mobile Office — Phone: 251-433-6560 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 107 St. Francis Street, Suite 2100, Mobile, AL 36602 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program — Phone: 251-438-1102 — Free civil legal help via volunteer lawyers plus free drop-in advice clinics: Mobile County Courthouse Rm 427, 2nd Thursday 1-3pm; Prodisee Pantry, Spanish Fort, 3rd Thursday 1-3pm. — Who qualifies: Low-income residents of Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile and Washington counties (advice clinics open to anyone) — Address: 118 N Royal Street, Ste 402, Mobile, AL 36602 — Website: https://www.savlp.org/ — Email: info@savlp.org
Barbour County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- The Salvation Army Pike County Service Center — Phone: (334) 808-1069 — Emergency assistance for Pike-area residents; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 509 S Brundidge St, Troy 36081 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/troy/s-brundidge-st/
- Catholic Social Services of Dothan — Phone: (334) 793-3601 — Emergency Assistance Ministry by appointment Mon-Fri 9am-3pm: rent, utilities, medicine, transportation, food, clothing, furniture/appliances. — Who qualifies: Anyone in crisis regardless of religion; bring photo ID for adults, lease/mortgage, current bills, proof of income, SS cards for household; limited, usually one-time help. — Address: 557 E Main St, Dothan 36301 — Website: https://catholicsocialservices.org/catholic-social-services-of-dothan — Email: cssdothan@mobarch.org
- Eufaula Housing Authority — Phone: (334) 687-2451 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 488 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 830 S Randolph Ave, Eufaula 36027 — Website: https://www.eufaulahousing.com — Email: twachs@eufaulahousing.com
- Housing Authority of the Town of Clayton — Phone: (334) 775-8881 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 2 Holly St, Clayton 36016 — Email: claytoncityof200@bellsouth.net
- Legal Services Alabama - Dothan Office — Phone: 334-777-2344 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 212 N Lena Street, Dothan, AL 36303 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
Bibb County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- Turning Point Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services — Phone: (205) 758-0808 — 24/7 crisis line, emergency DV shelter, safety planning, free counseling, court/PFA advocacy, and housing help (deposits/rent, rapid rehousing). — Who qualifies: Victims of domestic violence or sexual assault — Address: 3800 Palisades Dr, Tuscaloosa 35473 — Website: https://turning-point-87gz.squarespace.com/services-1 — Email: info@turningpointservices.org
- Brent Baptist Church - United Christian Ministries Caring Center — Phone: 205-926-7687 — Monthly financial aid (up to about $200) plus clothing and free food at its caring center on Thursdays. — Who qualifies: Bibb County residents in need
- Housing Authority of the City of Brent — Phone: (205) 926-7781 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 10 White St, Brent 35034 — Email: BrentPHA@aol.com
- Legal Services Alabama - Tuscaloosa Office — Phone: 205-758-7503 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2315 9th Street, Suite 3A, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Cumberland Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic (Samford Cumberland School of Law) — Phone: 205-726-4735 — Free civil and some criminal-record legal help for veterans and families: landlord-tenant, consumer debt, contracts, uncontested family law, wills, expungement, driver's license, fines/court costs; by phone/email only. — Who qualifies: Veterans, spouses/surviving spouses and eligible dependents in the 8 listed counties who can't afford a lawyer — Address: 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229 — Website: https://www.samford.edu/law/c-vets — Email: cvets@samford.edu
- Second Shift — Phone: (205) 201-0464 — Transition plans for youth aging out of foster care: housing assistance, life skills, jobs, transportation, education, ID documents, mentoring. — Who qualifies: Youth 18-25 aging out of or at risk from foster care — Address: 101 Aviators View Drive, Suite B, Alabaster, AL 35007 — Website: https://secondshiftalabama.org
Blount County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- Cumberland Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic (Samford Cumberland School of Law) — Phone: 205-726-4735 — Free civil and some criminal-record legal help for veterans and families: landlord-tenant, consumer debt, contracts, uncontested family law, wills, expungement, driver's license, fines/court costs; by phone/email only. — Who qualifies: Veterans, spouses/surviving spouses and eligible dependents in the 8 listed counties who can't afford a lawyer — Address: 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229 — Website: https://www.samford.edu/law/c-vets — Email: cvets@samford.edu
- Hope House — Phone: (205) 625-4673 — Food pantry plus domestic violence support and limited rent help; pantry Mon-Fri 8:30-11:00am and 1:00-3:00pm. — Who qualifies: Blount County residents — Address: 1000 Lincoln Ave #123, Oneonta 35121 — Website: https://www.myhopehouse.org
- The Salvation Army - Oneonta — Phone: (205) 625-4852 — Limited emergency help with utility bills and rent, plus referrals, when funds allow. — Who qualifies: Blount County residents in need — Address: 333 Valley Rd, Oneonta 35121
- The Salvation Army Walker County Service Center — Phone: (205) 221-7737 — Emergency assistance (rent/utilities/food) and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 207 20th St E, Jasper 35501 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/jasper/20th-st-e/
- The Salvation Army - Oneonta (Blount County) — Phone: (205) 625-4852 — Local Salvation Army office; call to confirm services. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 333 Valley Rd, Oneonta 35121
- Oneonta Housing Authority — Phone: (205) 625-5955 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 54 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 606 Fairground Ave, Oneonta 35121 — Email: oneonta.pha@gmail.com
- Legal Services Alabama - Birmingham Office — Phone: 205-328-3540 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 1820 7th Ave North, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35203 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
Bullock County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless — Phone: (334) 261-6182 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.midalhomeless.org
- Legal Services Alabama - Montgomery Office — Phone: 334-832-4570 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 3054 McGehee Rd., Montgomery, AL 36111 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- The Salvation Army Pike County Service Center — Phone: (334) 808-1069 — Emergency assistance for Pike-area residents; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 509 S Brundidge St, Troy 36081 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/troy/s-brundidge-st/
- City of Union Springs Housing Authority — Phone: (334) 738-2650 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 303 MLK Blvd S, Union Springs 36089 — Email: scarha@troycable.net
Butler County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Legal Services Alabama - Montgomery Office — Phone: 334-832-4570 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 3054 McGehee Rd., Montgomery, AL 36111 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- The Salvation Army Dale County Service Center (Dale & Coffee Counties) — Phone: (334) 445-3070 — Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 1177 Andrews Ave, Ste E, Ozark 36360 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/ozark/andrews-ave-ste-e/
- Housing Authority of the City of Georgiana — Phone: (334) 376-9131 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 175 N Palmer Ave, Georgiana 36033 — Email: gahouse01@georgianaha.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Greenville — Phone: (334) 382-6581 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 181 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 601 Beeland St, Greenville 36037 — Website: https://greenvilleha.com — Email: tonijohnson@greenvilleha.com
Calhoun County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Homeless Coalition of Northeast Alabama — Phone: (256) 549-4532 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk
- All Saints Interfaith Center of Concern — Phone: (256) 236-7793 — Food pantry Mon-Thu 10am-3pm; also clothing, help with prescriptions, and once-a-year utility help, plus some rent help. — Who qualifies: Calhoun County residents — Address: 1513 Noble St, Anniston 36201
- The Salvation Army - Anniston — Phone: (256) 236-5643 — Food pantry and emergency help with case management; office Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8am-4pm and Wed 8am-12pm. — Who qualifies: Calhoun and Cleburne County residents — Address: 420 Noble St, Anniston 36201
- The Salvation Army Anniston Corps - Admin Office and Social Services — Phone: (256) 236-5643 — Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9am-3pm, Wed 9am-2pm. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 412 Noble St, Anniston 36201 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/anniston/noble-st-1/
- Catholic Center of Concern - Anniston — Phone: See website — Catholic Charities center for basic needs (housing, utilities, prescriptions, food, clothing). — Who qualifies: Low-income individuals and families regardless of religion; call for intake. — Website: https://www.catholiccharitiesbhm.org/the-catholic-centers-of-concern.html
- Covenant Services, Inc. (Anniston) — Phone: See website — Family reunification support for children in state custody/foster care: parenting and money-management training, mentoring and tutoring for foster kids, transport to court/visits, help with rent, groceries and clothing. — Who qualifies: Families separated by DHR custody, relative placement or foster care — Website: https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/631230962
- Anniston Housing Authority — Phone: (256) 236-1575 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 588 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 500 Glen Addie Ave, Anniston 36201 — Website: https://www.annistonhousing.org — Email: annistonhaed@annistonhousing.org
- Piedmont Housing Authority — Phone: (256) 447-6734 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 170 Craig Ave, Piedmont 36272 — Email: kelley_ballew@bellsouth.net
- Housing Authority of the Town of Hobson City — Phone: (256) 831-1651 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 800 Armstrong St, Hobson City 36201 — Email: HobsonCityHA@gmail.com
- Jacksonville Housing Authority — Phone: (256) 435-2485 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 219 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 895 Gardner Dr SE, Jacksonville 36265 — Website: https://www.jacksonvillealhousing.com — Email: jessica@jacksonvillealhousing.com
- Legal Services Alabama - Anniston/Gadsden Office — Phone: 256-715-3616 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 1302 Noble St., Ste. 2A, Anniston, AL 36201 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
Chambers County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Legal Services Alabama - Montgomery Office — Phone: 334-832-4570 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 3054 McGehee Rd., Montgomery, AL 36111 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- The Salvation Army Alexander City Service Center — Phone: (256) 215-3730 — Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; Mon-Sat 8:30am-6:00pm (see program schedule). — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 6800 Highway 280, Ste A, B, D, Alexander City 35010 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/alexander-city/hwy-280/
- Housing Authority of the City of Lanett — Phone: (334) 644-5334 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 506 1st St, Lanett 36863 — Website: https://www.lanetthousing.com — Email: dstory@lanetthousing.com
- Housing Authority of the City of Valley — Phone: (334) 756-9354 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 1 Boyd Cir, Valley 36854 — Email: valleyha101@gmail.com
Cherokee County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Homeless Coalition of Northeast Alabama — Phone: (256) 549-4532 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk
- The Salvation Army DeKalb County Service Center — Phone: (256) 997-0858 — Emergency assistance; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 450 Gault Ave N, Fort Payne 35967 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/fort-payne/gault-ave-n/
- Legal Services Alabama - Huntsville Office — Phone: 256-536-9645 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2409 Commerce Court SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
Chilton County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- Cumberland Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic (Samford Cumberland School of Law) — Phone: 205-726-4735 — Free civil and some criminal-record legal help for veterans and families: landlord-tenant, consumer debt, contracts, uncontested family law, wills, expungement, driver's license, fines/court costs; by phone/email only. — Who qualifies: Veterans, spouses/surviving spouses and eligible dependents in the 8 listed counties who can't afford a lawyer — Address: 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229 — Website: https://www.samford.edu/law/c-vets — Email: cvets@samford.edu
- Second Shift — Phone: (205) 201-0464 — Transition plans for youth aging out of foster care: housing assistance, life skills, jobs, transportation, education, ID documents, mentoring. — Who qualifies: Youth 18-25 aging out of or at risk from foster care — Address: 101 Aviators View Drive, Suite B, Alabaster, AL 35007 — Website: https://secondshiftalabama.org
- Legal Services Alabama - Birmingham Office — Phone: 205-328-3540 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 1820 7th Ave North, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35203 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- The Salvation Army - Shelby County Corps (serving Chilton) — Phone: (205) 663-7105 — Crisis assistance, disaster relief and Angel Tree Christmas help for Shelby and Chilton counties. — Who qualifies: Shelby and Chilton County residents in crisis — Website: https://clantonadvertiser.com/?p=205953
- The Salvation Army Birmingham Area Command (Social Services) — Phone: (205) 328-2420 — Emergency rent, mortgage and utility help plus Project SHARE power-bill help; social services Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:00pm. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 2015 26th Ave N, Birmingham 35234 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/birmingham-area-command/utility-rent-assistance/
- The Salvation Army Alabaster Service Center (Shelby County Corps) — Phone: (205) 663-7105 — Emergency rent/utility help and Project SHARE power-bill help; Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 108 Plaza Cir, Ste E, Alabaster 35007 — Website: http://www.birminghamsalvationarmy.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Clanton — Phone: (205) 755-1801 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 512 Ollie Ave, Clanton 35045 — Website: https://www.clantonha.org — Email: rjones@clantonha.org
Choctaw County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Legal Services Alabama - Mobile Office — Phone: 251-433-6560 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 107 St. Francis Street, Suite 2100, Mobile, AL 36602 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- The Salvation Army Demopolis Service Center (West Alabama Black Belt) — Phone: (334) 526-2718 — Emergency assistance; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 900 US Highway 80 E, Demopolis 36732 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/demopolis/us-highway-80-e/
- Legal Services Alabama - Selma Office — Phone: 334-872-1355 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 801 Alabama Avenue, Suite 250, Selma, AL 36701 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
Clarke County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Legal Services Alabama - Mobile Office — Phone: 251-433-6560 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 107 St. Francis Street, Suite 2100, Mobile, AL 36602 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program — Phone: 251-438-1102 — Free civil legal help via volunteer lawyers plus free drop-in advice clinics: Mobile County Courthouse Rm 427, 2nd Thursday 1-3pm; Prodisee Pantry, Spanish Fort, 3rd Thursday 1-3pm. — Who qualifies: Low-income residents of Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile and Washington counties (advice clinics open to anyone) — Address: 118 N Royal Street, Ste 402, Mobile, AL 36602 — Website: https://www.savlp.org/ — Email: info@savlp.org
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- Penelope House — Phone: (251) 342-8994 — Domestic violence shelter, counseling, advocacy and referrals; also rental assistance for intimate-partner-violence survivors. — Who qualifies: Victims of intimate partner violence in Mobile, Washington, Choctaw and Clarke counties — Address: Confidential — Website: https://penelopehouse.org
- The Salvation Army Clarke County Service Center — Phone: (334) 636-9840 — Emergency assistance for Clarke County residents; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 122 Wilson Ave W, Thomasville 36784 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/thomasville/wilson-ave-w/
- The Salvation Army Jackson (Clarke County) Social Services — Phone: (251) 246-5693 — Social services office in Jackson; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 3660 N College Ave, Jackson 36545 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/jackson/n-college-ave/
Clay County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- The Salvation Army Anniston Corps - Admin Office and Social Services — Phone: (256) 236-5643 — Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9am-3pm, Wed 9am-2pm. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 412 Noble St, Anniston 36201 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/anniston/noble-st-1/
- Legal Services Alabama - Anniston/Gadsden Office — Phone: 256-715-3616 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 1302 Noble St., Ste. 2A, Anniston, AL 36201 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Lineville Housing Authority — Phone: (256) 396-5421 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 59 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 385 Evans Ave, Lineville 36266 — Email: charles@linevillehousing.com
- Housing Authority of the Town of Ashland — Phone: (256) 354-2661 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 128 1st St N, Ashland 36251 — Website: https://www.ashlandhdc.com — Email: aha@ashlandhdc.com
Cleburne County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- The Salvation Army - Anniston — Phone: (256) 236-5643 — Food pantry and emergency help with case management; office Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8am-4pm and Wed 8am-12pm. — Who qualifies: Calhoun and Cleburne County residents — Address: 420 Noble St, Anniston 36201
- The Salvation Army Anniston Corps - Admin Office and Social Services — Phone: (256) 236-5643 — Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9am-3pm, Wed 9am-2pm. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 412 Noble St, Anniston 36201 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/anniston/noble-st-1/
- Legal Services Alabama - Anniston/Gadsden Office — Phone: 256-715-3616 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 1302 Noble St., Ste. 2A, Anniston, AL 36201 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Housing Authority of the City of Heflin — Phone: (256) 463-7784 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: Corner of Brimer Cir and Hwy 9 S, Heflin 36264 — Email: charles@linevillehousing.com
Coffee County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Catholic Social Services of Dothan — Phone: (334) 793-3601 — Emergency Assistance Ministry by appointment Mon-Fri 9am-3pm: rent, utilities, medicine, transportation, food, clothing, furniture/appliances. — Who qualifies: Anyone in crisis regardless of religion; bring photo ID for adults, lease/mortgage, current bills, proof of income, SS cards for household; limited, usually one-time help. — Address: 557 E Main St, Dothan 36301 — Website: https://catholicsocialservices.org/catholic-social-services-of-dothan — Email: cssdothan@mobarch.org
- Legal Services Alabama - Dothan Office — Phone: 334-777-2344 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 212 N Lena Street, Dothan, AL 36303 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- The Salvation Army Dale County Service Center (Dale & Coffee Counties) — Phone: (334) 445-3070 — Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 1177 Andrews Ave, Ste E, Ozark 36360 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/ozark/andrews-ave-ste-e/
- Southeast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless — Phone: (334) 500-3835 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.seachhelps.org
- Christian Mission Centers — Phone: (334) 393-2607 — Free meals three times daily (7:30am, 11am, 4pm), food pantry, limited emergency shelter, help with rent/eviction, utilities and heart/BP/insulin meds, clothing and household goods; office Mon-Fri 8:30-11:45am and 1-5pm. — Who qualifies: Residents of Coffee, Geneva and Pike areas (Enterprise, Elba, Hartford, Samson) — Address: 231 Geneva Hwy., Enterprise, AL 36330 — Website: https://www.christmissions.org — Email: tlewis@christmissions.org
- Salvation Army of Coffee and Dale Counties (Ozark) — Phone: (334) 445-3070 — Food, clothing, school supplies, prescription vouchers, hardship funds for utilities, rent/mortgage and shelter, thrift store; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. — Who qualifies: Dale and Coffee County residents in need — Address: 1177 Andrews Ave., Ste. E, Ozark, AL 36360
- The Salvation Army - Enterprise (Coffee County) — Phone: (334) 393-8244 — Local service-extension contact; call to confirm services. — Who qualifies: 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.
- Elba Housing Authority — Phone: (334) 897-2737 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 119 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 1207 Claxton Ave N, Elba 36323 — Website: https://www.elbahousing.org — Email: elbaha@elbahousing.org
- Enterprise Housing Authority — Phone: (334) 347-0080 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 195 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 300 Mildred St, Enterprise 36330 — Website: https://www.enterprisehousing.org — Email: sdemby@enterprisehousing.org
- Housing Authority of the Town of New Brockton — Phone: (334) 894-5505 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 329 King St, New Brockton 36351 — Website: https://www.newbha.org — Email: admin@newbha.org
Colbert County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Legal Services Alabama - Huntsville Office — Phone: 256-536-9645 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2409 Commerce Court SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Homeless Care Council of Northwest Alabama — Phone: (256) 415-8845 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.homelesscarecouncil.com
- Salvation Army of the Shoals — Phone: (256) 764-4432 — Basic-needs programs incl. food pantry and emergency assistance; has offered emergency shelter. — Who qualifies: Low-income Shoals residents — Address: 1601 Huntsville Rd., Florence 35630 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/florence/huntsville-rd-corps/
- St. Vincent de Paul - Florence — Phone: (256) 718-0921 — Emergency financial help; calls taken Thursdays after 9:30am. — Who qualifies: Residents in need
- The Salvation Army Florence Corps (Shoals Area) — Phone: (256) 764-4432 — Emergency assistance for the Shoals; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 1601 Huntsville Rd, Florence 35630 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/florence/huntsville-rd-corps/
- Catholic Center of Concern - Huntsville (North Alabama) — Phone: (256) 963-9355 — Rent/mortgage and utility help, life-threatening prescriptions, clothing room, diapers; apply by telephone intake. — Who qualifies: Low-income residents of the 9 listed North Alabama counties, regardless of religion. — Address: 1010 Church St, Huntsville 35801 — Website: https://catholiccenterofconcernhsv.org/
- SVdP - St. Joseph Conference (Florence) — Phone: (256) 718-0921 — Emergency assistance for the Shoals; SVdP thrift store at 659 S Poplar St, Florence. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.
- Housing Authority of the City of Tuscumbia — Phone: (256) 381-0915 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 106 S Main St, Tuscumbia 35674 — Email: jennifercurtissmiththa@gmail.com
- Sheffield Housing Authority — Phone: (256) 383-4773 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 421 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 505 N Columbia Ave, Sheffield 35660 — Email: ssides@sheffieldhousing.com
- Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments AAA - Senior Legal Assistance — Phone: 256-389-0531 or 256-389-0500 — Area Agency on Aging / ADRC entry point for free senior legal assistance (housing/eviction, benefits, POA, wills, elder abuse) for adults 60+. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ living in the region — Address: 103 Student Dr, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 — Website: https://www.nacolg.org
Conecuh County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Legal Services Alabama - Mobile Office — Phone: 251-433-6560 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 107 St. Francis Street, Suite 2100, Mobile, AL 36602 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- The Salvation Army Dale County Service Center (Dale & Coffee Counties) — Phone: (334) 445-3070 — Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 1177 Andrews Ave, Ste E, Ozark 36360 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/ozark/andrews-ave-ste-e/
- Evergreen Housing Authority — Phone: (251) 578-1488 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 206 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 203 Rabb Dr, Evergreen 36401 — Email: evhouseauth@bellsouth.net
Coosa County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- Legal Services Alabama - Anniston/Gadsden Office — Phone: 256-715-3616 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 1302 Noble St., Ste. 2A, Anniston, AL 36201 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- The Salvation Army Alexander City Service Center — Phone: (256) 215-3730 — Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; Mon-Sat 8:30am-6:00pm (see program schedule). — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 6800 Highway 280, Ste A, B, D, Alexander City 35010 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/alexander-city/hwy-280/
- Housing Authority of the City of Goodwater — Phone: (256) 839-5271 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 25 Salter St, Goodwater 35072 — Email: dsterling@alexcityhousing.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Alexander City — Phone: (256) 329-2201 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 270 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 2110 County Rd, Alexander City 35010 — Website: https://www.alexcityhousing.org — Email: dsterling@alexcityhousing.org
Covington County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul - District Council of Mobile (Help Line) — Phone: (251) 243-4061 — Central help line that routes callers to the parish conference covering their ZIP (17 conferences in the Archdiocese of Mobile). — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Website: https://svdpmobilecouncil.org/
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- Catholic Social Services of Dothan — Phone: (334) 793-3601 — Emergency Assistance Ministry by appointment Mon-Fri 9am-3pm: rent, utilities, medicine, transportation, food, clothing, furniture/appliances. — Who qualifies: Anyone in crisis regardless of religion; bring photo ID for adults, lease/mortgage, current bills, proof of income, SS cards for household; limited, usually one-time help. — Address: 557 E Main St, Dothan 36301 — Website: https://catholicsocialservices.org/catholic-social-services-of-dothan — Email: cssdothan@mobarch.org
- Legal Services Alabama - Dothan Office — Phone: 334-777-2344 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 212 N Lena Street, Dothan, AL 36303 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- The Salvation Army Dale County Service Center (Dale & Coffee Counties) — Phone: (334) 445-3070 — Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 1177 Andrews Ave, Ste E, Ozark 36360 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/ozark/andrews-ave-ste-e/
- Salvation Army (Andalusia office) — Phone: (334) 222-0112 — Financial help with utility and rent/mortgage costs, by appointment only (no walk-ins). — Who qualifies: Covington County residents not already helped by other agencies — Address: Northside Office Park, off U.S. Hwy 29 N., Andalusia, AL
- The Salvation Army - Andalusia office (Covington County) — Phone: (334) 222-0112 — Local service-extension office; call to confirm services. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: Northside Office Park, off U.S. Hwy 29 N, Andalusia
- SVdP - Christ the King Conference (Andalusia) — Phone: (334) 222-4858 — Emergency assistance and food pantry for Andalusia, Opp, Florala. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 508 Sanford Rd, Andalusia 36420 — Website: https://svdpmobilecouncil.org/conferences — Email: susanbgantt@centurytel.com
- Housing Authority of the City of Florala — Phone: (334) 858-6421 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 22765 5th Ave, Florala 36442 — Email: floralahousing@gmail.com
- Opp Housing Authority — Phone: (334) 493-9741 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 105 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 800 Barnes St, Opp 36467 — Website: https://www.opphousingauthority.com — Email: beverly@opphousingauthority.com
- Andalusia Housing Authority — Phone: (334) 222-5871 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 145 Murphree Dr, Andalusia 36420 — Email: andypha@outlook.com
Crenshaw County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Legal Services Alabama - Montgomery Office — Phone: 334-832-4570 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 3054 McGehee Rd., Montgomery, AL 36111 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- The Salvation Army Pike County Service Center — Phone: (334) 808-1069 — Emergency assistance for Pike-area residents; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 509 S Brundidge St, Troy 36081 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/troy/s-brundidge-st/
- Housing Authority of the City of Luverne — Phone: (334) 335-5164 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 66 Mitchell Dr, Luverne 36049 — Email: luvernehousing@luverneha.com
- Housing Authority of the City of Brantley — Phone: (334) 527-3454 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 81 Maple St, Brantley 36009 — Email: bhabrent@troycable.net
Cullman County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- Cumberland Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic (Samford Cumberland School of Law) — Phone: 205-726-4735 — Free civil and some criminal-record legal help for veterans and families: landlord-tenant, consumer debt, contracts, uncontested family law, wills, expungement, driver's license, fines/court costs; by phone/email only. — Who qualifies: Veterans, spouses/surviving spouses and eligible dependents in the 8 listed counties who can't afford a lawyer — Address: 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229 — Website: https://www.samford.edu/law/c-vets — Email: cvets@samford.edu
- The Salvation Army Walker County Service Center — Phone: (205) 221-7737 — Emergency assistance (rent/utilities/food) and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 207 20th St E, Jasper 35501 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/jasper/20th-st-e/
- Legal Services Alabama - Huntsville Office — Phone: 256-536-9645 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2409 Commerce Court SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- SVdP - Sacred Heart Conference (Cullman) — Phone: See website — Emergency assistance for Cullman parish area. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 201 3rd Ave SE, Cullman 35055 — Website: https://directory.plentiful.org/alabama/cullman
- Committee on Church Cooperation (Cullman) — Phone: 256-739-1578 — Volunteer coalition of about 17 Cullman churches that helps with utility bills, rent and prescription medicine; walk-in interviews Tue & Thu 9am-noon (no phone interviews). — Who qualifies: Cullman County families in financial crisis; apply in person — Address: 1220 St. Joseph St NW, Cullman 35055
- St. Vincent de Paul Society of Cullman County — Phone: 256-737-5131 — Thrift store and assistance office: help with rent (once per 12 months), utility and water bills, prescriptions (small yearly max), gas vouchers, clothing vouchers (monthly), furniture/household items for people moving into housing, cribs. — Who qualifies: Low-income Cullman County residents with no other resources — Address: 217 Second Street SE, Cullman 35055
- Cullman Housing Authority — Phone: (256) 734-6171 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 187 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 408 Cleveland Ave SW, Cullman 35055 — Website: https://cullmanha.com — Email: chaed@cullmanha.com
- Housing Authority of the Town of Hanceville — Phone: (256) 352-6600 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 819 Kiki Dr, Hanceville 35077 — Email: hancevillehouse@bellsouth.net
- Regional Housing Authority of Lawrence, Cullman & Morgan Counties — Phone: (256) 773-4835 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 206 Puckett Rd SW, Hartselle 35640 — Email: akrob51@gmail.com
- North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments AAA - Senior Legal Assistance — Phone: 256-355-4515 ext. 227 or 800-682-8604 — Area Agency on Aging / ADRC entry point for free senior legal assistance (housing/eviction, benefits, POA, wills, elder abuse) for adults 60+. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ living in the region — Address: 216 Jackson Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601 — Website: https://narcog.org/serving-people/senior-legal-services
Dale County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Catholic Social Services of Dothan — Phone: (334) 793-3601 — Emergency Assistance Ministry by appointment Mon-Fri 9am-3pm: rent, utilities, medicine, transportation, food, clothing, furniture/appliances. — Who qualifies: Anyone in crisis regardless of religion; bring photo ID for adults, lease/mortgage, current bills, proof of income, SS cards for household; limited, usually one-time help. — Address: 557 E Main St, Dothan 36301 — Website: https://catholicsocialservices.org/catholic-social-services-of-dothan — Email: cssdothan@mobarch.org
- Legal Services Alabama - Dothan Office — Phone: 334-777-2344 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 212 N Lena Street, Dothan, AL 36303 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- The Salvation Army Dale County Service Center (Dale & Coffee Counties) — Phone: (334) 445-3070 — Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 1177 Andrews Ave, Ste E, Ozark 36360 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/ozark/andrews-ave-ste-e/
- Southeast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless — Phone: (334) 500-3835 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.seachhelps.org
- Salvation Army of Coffee and Dale Counties (Ozark) — Phone: (334) 445-3070 — Food, clothing, school supplies, prescription vouchers, hardship funds for utilities, rent/mortgage and shelter, thrift store; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. — Who qualifies: Dale and Coffee County residents in need — Address: 1177 Andrews Ave., Ste. E, Ozark, AL 36360
- OCAP - Dale County Office — Phone: 334-774-2011 — Community action office: LIHEAP energy assistance and emergency food and shelter help. — Who qualifies: Low-income Dale County households — Address: 397 Palm Apartment, Ozark 36360 — Website: http://www.ocaptroy.org/
- Housing Authority of the City of Ozark — Phone: (334) 774-8210 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 438 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 241 Ed Lisenby Dr, Ozark 36360 — Website: https://www.ozarkhousingcommunity.org — Email: dwalker@ozarkhousingcommunity.org
- Midland City Housing Authority — Phone: (334) 566-4495 — Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 96 per HUD) that help pay rent to private landlords; no public housing units. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 111 Parker Dr, Midland City 36350 — Email: scarha@troycable.net
- Housing Authority of the City of Newton — Phone: (334) 299-3114 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 134 Spring St, Newton 36352 — Email: cityofdaleville1@centurytel.net
- Housing Authority of the City of Daleville — Phone: (334) 598-8841 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 101 Donnell Cir, Daleville 36322 — Email: cityofdaleville1@centurytel.net
Dallas County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- The Salvation Army Demopolis Service Center (West Alabama Black Belt) — Phone: (334) 526-2718 — Emergency assistance; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 900 US Highway 80 E, Demopolis 36732 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/demopolis/us-highway-80-e/
- Legal Services Alabama - Selma Office — Phone: 334-872-1355 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 801 Alabama Avenue, Suite 250, Selma, AL 36701 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Salvation Army - Selma — Phone: (334) 872-1646 — Food pantry and social services; listed hours Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm (closed 12-1). — Who qualifies: Selma area residents in need
- Selma Housing Authority — Phone: (334) 874-6271 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 1,178 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 444 Washington St, Selma 36703 — Website: https://www.selmahousing.com — Email: kennard.randolph@selmahousing.com
DeKalb County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Homeless Coalition of Northeast Alabama — Phone: (256) 549-4532 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk
- The Salvation Army DeKalb County Service Center — Phone: (256) 997-0858 — Emergency assistance; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 450 Gault Ave N, Fort Payne 35967 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/fort-payne/gault-ave-n/
- Legal Services Alabama - Huntsville Office — Phone: 256-536-9645 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2409 Commerce Court SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Christian Care Center (CASA of DeKalb County) — Phone: 256-845-2546 — Clothing closet (up to 25 pieces a month), monthly food pantry, case-by-case emergency help with rent, medication and transportation, plus workwear for jobs. Mon-Thu 8-11:30am and 12:30-3pm. — Who qualifies: DeKalb County residents (and travelers) meeting income guidelines — Address: 2000 Watkins Ave NE, Fort Payne 35967
- Housing Authority of the City of Fort Payne — Phone: (256) 845-0424 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 115 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 203 13th St NW, Fort Payne 35967 — Email: fpha@farmerstel.com
- Collinsville Housing Authority — Phone: (256) 593-9164 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 101 Truman Ln, Collinsville 35961 — Email: tarha@hiwaay.net
Elmore County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless — Phone: (334) 261-6182 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.midalhomeless.org
- The Salvation Army Montgomery Corps / Social Services — Phone: (334) 265-0281 — Emergency rent/utility help and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 3460 Carter Hill Rd, Montgomery 36111 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/montgomery/crawford-st/
- Legal Services Alabama - Montgomery Office — Phone: 334-832-4570 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 3054 McGehee Rd., Montgomery, AL 36111 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Tallassee Housing Authority — Phone: (334) 283-2801 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 72 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 904 Hickory St, Tallassee 36078 — Email: mmcclammey@opelikaha.org
Escambia County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Catholic Social Services of Baldwin County - Robertsdale — Phone: (251) 947-2293 — Help with utilities, food, homelessness, medicine, by appointment Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm. — Who qualifies: Anyone in crisis regardless of religion; bring photo ID for adults, lease/mortgage, current bills, proof of income, SS cards for household; limited, usually one-time help. — Address: 23010 Highway 59 N, Robertsdale 36567 — Website: http://www.cssbaldwin.org — Email: ahickey@mobarch.org
- Legal Services Alabama - Mobile Office — Phone: 251-433-6560 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 107 St. Francis Street, Suite 2100, Mobile, AL 36602 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- The Salvation Army Dale County Service Center (Dale & Coffee Counties) — Phone: (334) 445-3070 — Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 1177 Andrews Ave, Ste E, Ozark 36360 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/ozark/andrews-ave-ste-e/
- Atmore Housing Authority — Phone: (251) 368-8442 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 100 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 415 Bragg St, Atmore 36502 — Email: nrichardson@atmoreha.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Brewton — Phone: (251) 867-5247 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 201 Washington Cir, Brewton 36426 — Email: brewtonhousing@gmail.com
Etowah County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Cumberland Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic (Samford Cumberland School of Law) — Phone: 205-726-4735 — Free civil and some criminal-record legal help for veterans and families: landlord-tenant, consumer debt, contracts, uncontested family law, wills, expungement, driver's license, fines/court costs; by phone/email only. — Who qualifies: Veterans, spouses/surviving spouses and eligible dependents in the 8 listed counties who can't afford a lawyer — Address: 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229 — Website: https://www.samford.edu/law/c-vets — Email: cvets@samford.edu
- Homeless Coalition of Northeast Alabama — Phone: (256) 549-4532 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk
- Legal Services Alabama - Anniston/Gadsden Office — Phone: 256-715-3616 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 1302 Noble St., Ste. 2A, Anniston, AL 36201 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- The Salvation Army - Gadsden — Phone: (256) 546-4673 — Emergency and overnight shelter (including a winter warming shelter), food pantry (Tuesdays, or by appointment), and help with rent, utilities, clothing and furniture as funds allow. — Who qualifies: Etowah County residents in need; bring ID and proof of income — Address: 114 N 11th St, Gadsden 35901
- Catholic Center of Concern - Gadsden — Phone: (256) 546-0028 — Food pantry Thursdays 10am-2pm; also help with power bills and rent. — Who qualifies: Etowah County residents in need
- Etowah Baptist Missions Center — Phone: (256) 546-2980 — Food, clothing and linens, plus help with utility cutoff or eviction notices; open Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9am-4pm (closed 12-1) and Wed 9-11:30am. — Who qualifies: Etowah County residents
- The Salvation Army Gadsden Corps — Phone: (256) 546-4673 — Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; Mon-Thu 9am-4pm. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 120 N 11th St, Gadsden 35901 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/gadsden/n-11th-st-corps/
- Catholic Center of Concern - Gadsden — Phone: (256) 546-0028 — Rent and utility help, prescriptions, food pantry, gas vouchers; Mon-Thu 9-11:30am & 1-2:30pm. — Who qualifies: Low-income individuals and families regardless of religion; call for intake. — Address: 612 Chestnut St, Gadsden 35901 — Website: https://www.catholiccharitiesbhm.org/the-catholic-centers-of-concern.html
- Housing Authority of the City of Attalla — Phone: (256) 538-9365 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 904 9th St SW, Attalla 35954 — Email: sheila@attallahousing.net
- Greater Gadsden Housing Authority — Phone: (256) 547-2501 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 194 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 422 Chestnut St, Gadsden 35901 — Website: https://ggha.org — Email: gprice@ggha.org
Fayette County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- Turning Point Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services — Phone: (205) 758-0808 — 24/7 crisis line, emergency DV shelter, safety planning, free counseling, court/PFA advocacy, and housing help (deposits/rent, rapid rehousing). — Who qualifies: Victims of domestic violence or sexual assault — Address: 3800 Palisades Dr, Tuscaloosa 35473 — Website: https://turning-point-87gz.squarespace.com/services-1 — Email: info@turningpointservices.org
- Legal Services Alabama - Tuscaloosa Office — Phone: 205-758-7503 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2315 9th Street, Suite 3A, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Housing Authority of the Town of Berry — Phone: (205) 689-4564 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 11 Hud Dr, Berry 35546 — Email: haberry@centurytel.net
- Housing Authority of the City of Fayette — Phone: (205) 932-6250 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 405 6th St SW, Fayette 35555 — Email: Director@fayetteha-al.org
Franklin County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Legal Services Alabama - Huntsville Office — Phone: 256-536-9645 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2409 Commerce Court SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Homeless Care Council of Northwest Alabama — Phone: (256) 415-8845 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.homelesscarecouncil.com
- The Salvation Army Florence Corps (Shoals Area) — Phone: (256) 764-4432 — Emergency assistance for the Shoals; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 1601 Huntsville Rd, Florence 35630 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/florence/huntsville-rd-corps/
- Catholic Center of Concern - Huntsville (North Alabama) — Phone: (256) 963-9355 — Rent/mortgage and utility help, life-threatening prescriptions, clothing room, diapers; apply by telephone intake. — Who qualifies: Low-income residents of the 9 listed North Alabama counties, regardless of religion. — Address: 1010 Church St, Huntsville 35801 — Website: https://catholiccenterofconcernhsv.org/
- Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments AAA - Senior Legal Assistance — Phone: 256-389-0531 or 256-389-0500 — Area Agency on Aging / ADRC entry point for free senior legal assistance (housing/eviction, benefits, POA, wills, elder abuse) for adults 60+. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ living in the region — Address: 103 Student Dr, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 — Website: https://www.nacolg.org
- Housing Authority of Red Bay — Phone: (256) 356-4695 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 703 2nd St NW, Red Bay 35582 — Email: redbayhousing@gmail.com
- Russellville Housing Authority — Phone: (256) 332-1561 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 93 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 73 Flippen Ave SE, Russellville 35653 — Email: rha@hiwaay.net
- Phil Campbell Housing Authority — Phone: (205) 993-4844 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 56 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 19 Stalcup Cir, Phil Campbell 35581 — Website: https://www.philcampbellhousing.com — Email: office@philcampbellhousing.com
Geneva County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Catholic Social Services of Dothan — Phone: (334) 793-3601 — Emergency Assistance Ministry by appointment Mon-Fri 9am-3pm: rent, utilities, medicine, transportation, food, clothing, furniture/appliances. — Who qualifies: Anyone in crisis regardless of religion; bring photo ID for adults, lease/mortgage, current bills, proof of income, SS cards for household; limited, usually one-time help. — Address: 557 E Main St, Dothan 36301 — Website: https://catholicsocialservices.org/catholic-social-services-of-dothan — Email: cssdothan@mobarch.org
- Legal Services Alabama - Dothan Office — Phone: 334-777-2344 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 212 N Lena Street, Dothan, AL 36303 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Southeast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless — Phone: (334) 500-3835 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.seachhelps.org
- Christian Mission Centers — Phone: (334) 393-2607 — Free meals three times daily (7:30am, 11am, 4pm), food pantry, limited emergency shelter, help with rent/eviction, utilities and heart/BP/insulin meds, clothing and household goods; office Mon-Fri 8:30-11:45am and 1-5pm. — Who qualifies: Residents of Coffee, Geneva and Pike areas (Enterprise, Elba, Hartford, Samson) — Address: 231 Geneva Hwy., Enterprise, AL 36330 — Website: https://www.christmissions.org — Email: tlewis@christmissions.org
- Christ's Helping Hands Ministry (Geneva Baptist Association) — Phone: See website — Food pantry, low-cost thrift store (clothing, household items), and financial help with rent and utilities. — Who qualifies: Geneva County residents in need — Website: https://thealabamabaptist.org/?p=91983
- The Salvation Army Dothan Corps — Phone: (334) 792-1911 — Basic-needs help and Project SHARE power-bill help for the Wiregrass; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 1001 S Bell St, Dothan 36301 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/dothan/s-bell-st-corps/
- Housing Authority of the City of Hartford — Phone: (334) 588-3303 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 207 Newton St, Hartford 36344 — Email: headlandha@comcast.net
- Samson Housing Authority — Phone: (334) 898-7152 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 12 N Wise St, Samson 36477 — Email: samsonhousing@brighthouse.com
- Housing Authority of the Town of Slocomb — Phone: (334) 886-3473 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 668 W Bateman Ave, Slocomb 36375 — Email: cityofdaleville1@centurytel.net
Greene County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- Turning Point Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services — Phone: (205) 758-0808 — 24/7 crisis line, emergency DV shelter, safety planning, free counseling, court/PFA advocacy, and housing help (deposits/rent, rapid rehousing). — Who qualifies: Victims of domestic violence or sexual assault — Address: 3800 Palisades Dr, Tuscaloosa 35473 — Website: https://turning-point-87gz.squarespace.com/services-1 — Email: info@turningpointservices.org
- Legal Services Alabama - Tuscaloosa Office — Phone: 205-758-7503 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2315 9th Street, Suite 3A, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Guadalupan Missionary Center (Eutaw) — Phone: See website — Catholic Charities center of concern for basic needs in Greene and Sumter counties. — Who qualifies: Low-income individuals and families regardless of religion; call for intake. — Website: https://www.catholiccharitiesbhm.org/the-catholic-centers-of-concern.html
- Housing Authority of the City of Eutaw — Phone: (205) 372-3926 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 301 Carver Cir, Eutaw 35462 — Email: eutawhau@att.net
- Housing Authority of Greene County — Phone: (205) 372-3342 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 429 W.M. Branch Heights Dr, Eutaw 35462 — Email: gchauth@bellsouth.net
Hale County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- Turning Point Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services — Phone: (205) 758-0808 — 24/7 crisis line, emergency DV shelter, safety planning, free counseling, court/PFA advocacy, and housing help (deposits/rent, rapid rehousing). — Who qualifies: Victims of domestic violence or sexual assault — Address: 3800 Palisades Dr, Tuscaloosa 35473 — Website: https://turning-point-87gz.squarespace.com/services-1 — Email: info@turningpointservices.org
- Legal Services Alabama - Tuscaloosa Office — Phone: 205-758-7503 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2315 9th Street, Suite 3A, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Housing Authority of the City of Greensboro — Phone: (334) 624-7728 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 101 Centerville Cir, Greensboro 36744 — Email: g_housing@bellsouth.net
Henry County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Catholic Social Services of Dothan — Phone: (334) 793-3601 — Emergency Assistance Ministry by appointment Mon-Fri 9am-3pm: rent, utilities, medicine, transportation, food, clothing, furniture/appliances. — Who qualifies: Anyone in crisis regardless of religion; bring photo ID for adults, lease/mortgage, current bills, proof of income, SS cards for household; limited, usually one-time help. — Address: 557 E Main St, Dothan 36301 — Website: https://catholicsocialservices.org/catholic-social-services-of-dothan — Email: cssdothan@mobarch.org
- Legal Services Alabama - Dothan Office — Phone: 334-777-2344 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 212 N Lena Street, Dothan, AL 36303 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Southeast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless — Phone: (334) 500-3835 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.seachhelps.org
- The Salvation Army Dothan Corps — Phone: (334) 792-1911 — Basic-needs help and Project SHARE power-bill help for the Wiregrass; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 1001 S Bell St, Dothan 36301 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/dothan/s-bell-st-corps/
- Henry County Family Resource Center (Living Waters Counseling) — Phone: (334) 693-3380 — Food pantry Wednesdays 9am-12pm; also listed as offering household and rent assistance. — Who qualifies: Henry County residents; bring photo ID, income for all household members, and a current past-due bill (electric, water, gas) — Address: 2130 County Road 125, Headland 36345 — Website: https://www.foodpantries.org/li/living_waters_counseling_henry_county_family_resou_36345
- Abbeville Housing Authority — Phone: (334) 585-2165 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 194 Ash Dr, Abbeville 36310 — Email: twachs@eufaulahousing.com
Houston County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Catholic Social Services of Dothan — Phone: (334) 793-3601 — Emergency Assistance Ministry by appointment Mon-Fri 9am-3pm: rent, utilities, medicine, transportation, food, clothing, furniture/appliances. — Who qualifies: Anyone in crisis regardless of religion; bring photo ID for adults, lease/mortgage, current bills, proof of income, SS cards for household; limited, usually one-time help. — Address: 557 E Main St, Dothan 36301 — Website: https://catholicsocialservices.org/catholic-social-services-of-dothan — Email: cssdothan@mobarch.org
- Legal Services Alabama - Dothan Office — Phone: 334-777-2344 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 212 N Lena Street, Dothan, AL 36303 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Southeast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless — Phone: (334) 500-3835 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.seachhelps.org
- The Salvation Army Dothan Corps — Phone: (334) 792-1911 — Basic-needs help and Project SHARE power-bill help for the Wiregrass; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 1001 S Bell St, Dothan 36301 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/dothan/s-bell-st-corps/
- Catholic Social Services - Dothan — Phone: (334) 793-3601 — By appointment Mon-Fri 9am-3pm: food, clothing, furniture and appliances, household and hygiene items, and limited financial help with rent, utilities, medicine and transportation. — Who qualifies: Houston County residents in crisis; no religious requirement — Address: 557 E. Main St., Dothan 36301 — Website: http://cssdothan.org/
- Housing Authority of the City of Dothan — Phone: (334) 794-6713 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 1,663 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 602 S Lena St, Dothan 36301 — Website: https://www.dothanhousing.org — Email: dirdph@dothanhousing.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Columbia — Phone: (334) 693-2525 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 402 Clark St, Columbia 36319 — Email: headlandha@comcast.net
- Cottonwood Housing Authority — Phone: (334) 691-2451 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: PO Box 356, Cottonwood 36320 — Email: cpha@graceba.net
- Ashford Housing Authority — Phone: (334) 899-5463 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 100 Bruner St, Ashford 36312 — Email: headlandha@comcast.net
Jackson County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- Legal Services Alabama - Huntsville Office — Phone: 256-536-9645 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2409 Commerce Court SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Catholic Center of Concern - Huntsville (North Alabama) — Phone: (256) 963-9355 — Rent/mortgage and utility help, life-threatening prescriptions, clothing room, diapers; apply by telephone intake. — Who qualifies: Low-income residents of the 9 listed North Alabama counties, regardless of religion. — Address: 1010 Church St, Huntsville 35801 — Website: https://catholiccenterofconcernhsv.org/
- Salvation Army - Jackson County — Phone: (256) 259-4320 — Food pantry and emergency assistance. — Who qualifies: Low-income residents — Address: 1501 E. Willow St., Scottsboro 35768
- The Salvation Army Jackson County Service Center — Phone: (256) 259-4320 — Emergency assistance; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 1501 E Willow St, Scottsboro 35768 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/scottsboro/e-willow-st-1/
- Scottsboro Housing Authority — Phone: (256) 259-5600 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 179 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 399 Woods Cove Rd, Scottsboro 35768 — Email: scotha@scottsboro.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport — Phone: (256) 495-2553 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 603 6th St, Bridgeport 35740 — Email: bportalhousing@gmail.com
- Stevenson Housing Authority — Phone: (256) 437-3009 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 52 Old Mount Carmel Rd, Stevenson 35772 — Email: stalhoau@yahoo.com
Jefferson County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Cumberland Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic (Samford Cumberland School of Law) — Phone: 205-726-4735 — Free civil and some criminal-record legal help for veterans and families: landlord-tenant, consumer debt, contracts, uncontested family law, wills, expungement, driver's license, fines/court costs; by phone/email only. — Who qualifies: Veterans, spouses/surviving spouses and eligible dependents in the 8 listed counties who can't afford a lawyer — Address: 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229 — Website: https://www.samford.edu/law/c-vets — Email: cvets@samford.edu
- Second Shift — Phone: (205) 201-0464 — Transition plans for youth aging out of foster care: housing assistance, life skills, jobs, transportation, education, ID documents, mentoring. — Who qualifies: Youth 18-25 aging out of or at risk from foster care — Address: 101 Aviators View Drive, Suite B, Alabaster, AL 35007 — Website: https://secondshiftalabama.org
- Legal Services Alabama - Birmingham Office — Phone: 205-328-3540 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 1820 7th Ave North, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35203 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- The Salvation Army Birmingham Area Command (Social Services) — Phone: (205) 328-2420 — Emergency rent, mortgage and utility help plus Project SHARE power-bill help; social services Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:00pm. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 2015 26th Ave N, Birmingham 35234 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/birmingham-area-command/utility-rent-assistance/
- Urban Ministry — Phone: (205) 781-0517 — Help with past-due utility bills, rent and prescriptions, plus the WE Cafe pay-as-you-can hot lunch weekdays 11:30-1:30. The largest Project SHARE intake site in Birmingham. — Who qualifies: Low-income Jefferson County residents. Project SHARE help is for 60+ or disabled. — Address: 1229 Cotton Ave SW, Birmingham 35211 (West End)
- Bridge Ministries — Phone: (205) 930-0309 — One-time emergency help with utilities, eviction prevention and deposits for people leaving shelters. — Who qualifies: Homeless or low-income City of Birmingham residents — Address: 1016 19th St S, Birmingham 35205 (Southside Baptist Church)
- Salvation Army emergency assistance — Phone: (205) 328-4536 — Emergency help with utility bills and, when funds allow, rent or mortgage. Also runs the H2O and Project SHARE programs. — Who qualifies: Jefferson County residents who can show financial need — Address: 2015 26th Ave N, Birmingham 35234
- American Red Cross — Phone: (205) 439-7800 — Emergency help with utilities and rent for low-income residents, plus food and clothing. — Who qualifies: Low-income Birmingham-area residents — Address: 114 22nd St S, Birmingham
- One Roof homeless prevention screening — Phone: (205) 848-4120 — Screening and referral to keep people housed; also the entry point for homeless housing. Prevention line Mondays 9 AM-12 PM. — Who qualifies: Jefferson, Shelby and St. Clair residents at risk of homelessness — Address: 730 8th Ave W, Suite 100, Birmingham 35204 — Website: https://www.oneroofonline.org/coordinated-entry
- Renew Birmingham — Phone: (205) 201-4275 — Utility and rent help, home and vehicle repair, lawn care. — Who qualifies: Residents of Ensley, Ensley Highlands, Tuxedo and Wylam only — Address: 1801 Avenue H, Birmingham 35218 — Website: https://www.renewbham.org — Email: info@renewbham.org
- Housing Authority of the Birmingham District — Phone: (205) 521-0774 — Public housing and Section 8 vouchers in Birmingham. — Who qualifies: Low-income households — Address: 1826 3rd Ave S, Birmingham 35233 — Website: https://habd.org
- Jefferson County Housing Authority — Phone: (205) 849-0123 — Public housing and Section 8 vouchers outside Birmingham (Bessemer, Fairfield, Midfield, Hueytown and more). — Who qualifies: Low-income households — Address: 3700 Industrial Pkwy, Birmingham 35217 — Website: https://www.jcha.com
- Bessemer Housing Authority — Phone: (205) 481-4420 — Public housing and Section 8 vouchers. — Who qualifies: Low-income Bessemer households — Address: 1515 Fairfax Ave, Bessemer 35020 — Website: https://www.besha.org
- Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham — Phone: (205) 250-5198 — Free civil legal help, including safe housing and eviction; monthly clinic at Firehouse Shelter. — Who qualifies: Low-income individuals, families and veterans — Address: 2021 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 35203 — Website: https://www.vlbham.org
- Birmingham Urban League — Phone: (205) 326-0162 — Has run rent and utility assistance; call to ask what is open now. — Who qualifies: Low-income households — Address: 505 20th St N, Birmingham 35203 — Website: https://www.birminghamul.org
- The Salvation Army Bessemer Corps / Service Center — Phone: (205) 425-4303 — Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help for western Jefferson County; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 525 13th St N, Bessemer 35020 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/bessemer/13th-st-n-corps/
- Catholic Center of Concern - Birmingham — Phone: (205) 786-4388 — Food, clothing, furniture and financial help; Mon-Thu from 8:30am, first come first served. — Who qualifies: Low-income individuals and families regardless of religion; call for intake. — Address: 712 4th Ct W, Birmingham 35204 — Website: https://www.catholiccharitiesbhm.org/the-catholic-centers-of-concern.html
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Greater Birmingham Council — Phone: (888) 421-1266 — Council of parish conferences in Jefferson County offering rent/mortgage, utility, deposit, medicine and food help when funds allow; usually a home visit. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 3633 Gray Ave, Adamsville 35005
- SVdP - St. Mark the Evangelist Conference (Birmingham) — Phone: (205) 980-1810 — Eviction prevention: rent/mortgage, utility, food and medicine help after a home visit; veterans special projects. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Website: http://svdpstmark.org/
- Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) — Phone: (205) 521-0679 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 6,438 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 1826 3rd Ave S, Birmingham 35233 — Website: https://habd.org — Email: dfoster@habd.net
- Fairfield Housing Authority — Phone: (205) 923-8017 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 6704 Avenue D, Fairfield 35064 — Website: https://fairfieldha.org — Email: jhoward@fairfieldha.org
- Tarrant Housing Authority — Phone: (205) 841-2270 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 624 Bell Ave, Tarrant 35217 — Email: LHOYETT@TARRANTHA.ORG
- Leeds Housing Authority — Phone: (205) 699-6223 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 345 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 1630 Moore St, Leeds 35094 — Website: https://www.leedsha.org — Email: tharvell@leedsha.org
Lamar County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- Turning Point Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services — Phone: (205) 758-0808 — 24/7 crisis line, emergency DV shelter, safety planning, free counseling, court/PFA advocacy, and housing help (deposits/rent, rapid rehousing). — Who qualifies: Victims of domestic violence or sexual assault — Address: 3800 Palisades Dr, Tuscaloosa 35473 — Website: https://turning-point-87gz.squarespace.com/services-1 — Email: info@turningpointservices.org
- Legal Services Alabama - Tuscaloosa Office — Phone: 205-758-7503 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2315 9th Street, Suite 3A, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Housing Authority of the City of Vernon — Phone: (205) 695-7122 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 230 Strickland Cir, Vernon 35592 — Email: vernonhousing1@gmail.com
- Millport Housing Authority — Phone: (205) 662-3269 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 12080 Highway 96, Millport 35576 — Email: mhao95@frontiernet.net
- Housing Authority of the City of Sulligent — Phone: (205) 698-9482 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 211 Project St, Sulligent 35586 — Email: sulligenthousing@gmail.com
- Housing Authority of the Town of Kennedy — Phone: (205) 712-2228 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: Highway 96 W, Kennedy 35574 — Email: kha141pha@gmail.com
Lauderdale County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Legal Services Alabama - Huntsville Office — Phone: 256-536-9645 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2409 Commerce Court SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Homeless Care Council of Northwest Alabama — Phone: (256) 415-8845 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.homelesscarecouncil.com
- Salvation Army of the Shoals — Phone: (256) 764-4432 — Basic-needs programs incl. food pantry and emergency assistance; has offered emergency shelter. — Who qualifies: Low-income Shoals residents — Address: 1601 Huntsville Rd., Florence 35630 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/florence/huntsville-rd-corps/
- St. Vincent de Paul - Florence — Phone: (256) 718-0921 — Emergency financial help; calls taken Thursdays after 9:30am. — Who qualifies: Residents in need
- The Salvation Army Florence Corps (Shoals Area) — Phone: (256) 764-4432 — Emergency assistance for the Shoals; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 1601 Huntsville Rd, Florence 35630 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/florence/huntsville-rd-corps/
- Catholic Center of Concern - Huntsville (North Alabama) — Phone: (256) 963-9355 — Rent/mortgage and utility help, life-threatening prescriptions, clothing room, diapers; apply by telephone intake. — Who qualifies: Low-income residents of the 9 listed North Alabama counties, regardless of religion. — Address: 1010 Church St, Huntsville 35801 — Website: https://catholiccenterofconcernhsv.org/
- SVdP - St. Joseph Conference (Florence) — Phone: (256) 718-0921 — Emergency assistance for the Shoals; SVdP thrift store at 659 S Poplar St, Florence. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.
- Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments AAA - Senior Legal Assistance — Phone: 256-389-0531 or 256-389-0500 — Area Agency on Aging / ADRC entry point for free senior legal assistance (housing/eviction, benefits, POA, wills, elder abuse) for adults 60+. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ living in the region — Address: 103 Student Dr, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 — Website: https://www.nacolg.org
- Florence Housing Authority — Phone: (256) 740-5200 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 691 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 110 S Cypress St Ste 1, Florence 35630 — Website: https://www.flohousing.org — Email: mperez@flohousing.org
Lawrence County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Legal Services Alabama - Huntsville Office — Phone: 256-536-9645 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2409 Commerce Court SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Homeless Care Council of Northwest Alabama — Phone: (256) 415-8845 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.homelesscarecouncil.com
- Catholic Center of Concern - Huntsville (North Alabama) — Phone: (256) 963-9355 — Rent/mortgage and utility help, life-threatening prescriptions, clothing room, diapers; apply by telephone intake. — Who qualifies: Low-income residents of the 9 listed North Alabama counties, regardless of religion. — Address: 1010 Church St, Huntsville 35801 — Website: https://catholiccenterofconcernhsv.org/
- Regional Housing Authority of Lawrence, Cullman & Morgan Counties — Phone: (256) 773-4835 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 206 Puckett Rd SW, Hartselle 35640 — Email: akrob51@gmail.com
- North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments AAA - Senior Legal Assistance — Phone: 256-355-4515 ext. 227 or 800-682-8604 — Area Agency on Aging / ADRC entry point for free senior legal assistance (housing/eviction, benefits, POA, wills, elder abuse) for adults 60+. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ living in the region — Address: 216 Jackson Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601 — Website: https://narcog.org/serving-people/senior-legal-services
- The Salvation Army Decatur Corps - Admin Office and Social Services — Phone: (256) 353-2822 — Emergency assistance (Center of Hope); call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 100 Austinville Rd SW, Decatur 35601 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/decatur/austinville-rd-sw/
- Housing Authority of the City of Moulton — Phone: (256) 974-1196 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 200 Burch Blvd, Moulton 35650 — Email: lori.moultonhousing@gmail.com
Lee County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Legal Services Alabama - Montgomery Office — Phone: 334-832-4570 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 3054 McGehee Rd., Montgomery, AL 36111 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul - District Council of Mobile (Help Line) — Phone: (251) 243-4061 — Central help line that routes callers to the parish conference covering their ZIP (17 conferences in the Archdiocese of Mobile). — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Website: https://svdpmobilecouncil.org/
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- The Salvation Army - Auburn (Lee County) — Phone: (334) 826-0073 — Food pantry Mon-Thu 9am-12pm; limited rent and power-bill help, clothing vouchers, and Project Share. — Who qualifies: Low-income Lee County residents — Address: 1038 Opelika Rd, Auburn 36830
- Auburn United Methodist Church - AUMC Food and Clothes Pantry — Phone: (334) 826-8800 — Food and clothing pantry Fridays 9-11:30am (Annex building); also rent and limited utility help. — Who qualifies: Lee County families — Address: 137 S Gay St, Auburn 36830
- The Salvation Army Lee County Service Center — Phone: (334) 826-0073 — Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 1038 Opelika Rd, Auburn 36830 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/auburn/opelika-rd-1/
- SVdP - St. Mary Conference (Opelika) — Phone: (334) 749-8359 — Need-based utility assistance by application/appointment for 36801, 36802. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 1000 Fourth Ave, Opelika 36801 — Website: https://stmaryopelika.org/st-vincent-de-paul — Email: Angela.lmt@gmail.com
- SVdP - St. Michael Parish (Auburn) — Phone: (334) 887-5540 — Utility/hardship help for low-income households; food Thursdays (St. Michael) and Mondays (Loachapoka). — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 1100 N College St, Auburn 36830
- Opelika Housing Authority — Phone: (334) 745-4171 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 531 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 1706 Toomer St, Opelika 36801 — Website: https://www.opelikaha.org — Email: opelikaha@opelikaha.org
Limestone County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Legal Services Alabama - Huntsville Office — Phone: 256-536-9645 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2409 Commerce Court SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Catholic Center of Concern - Huntsville (North Alabama) — Phone: (256) 963-9355 — Rent/mortgage and utility help, life-threatening prescriptions, clothing room, diapers; apply by telephone intake. — Who qualifies: Low-income residents of the 9 listed North Alabama counties, regardless of religion. — Address: 1010 Church St, Huntsville 35801 — Website: https://catholiccenterofconcernhsv.org/
- The Salvation Army Decatur Corps - Admin Office and Social Services — Phone: (256) 353-2822 — Emergency assistance (Center of Hope); call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 100 Austinville Rd SW, Decatur 35601 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/decatur/austinville-rd-sw/
- North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless — Phone: (256) 261-3029 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: http://www.nachcares.org
- Community Table (formerly Limestone County Churches Involved) — Phone: (256) 262-0671 — Emergency food (Mon-Fri 9-11am, up to 6x/yr) plus emergency rent and utility help. — Who qualifies: Limestone County residents; bring proof of residence and income — Address: 201 N. Jefferson St., Athens 35611 — Website: http://www.churchesinvolved.org
- The Salvation Army Decatur-Athens Service Center — Phone: (256) 353-2822 — Limestone County service center; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 17837 US Highway 72, Athens 35611 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/athens/us-highway-72-1/
- SVdP - St. John the Baptist Conference (Madison) — Phone: (256) 726-0100 — Emergency assistance for Madison-area residents; call parish. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 1055 Hughes Rd, Madison 35758
- Housing Authority of the City of Athens — Phone: (256) 232-5300 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 700 5th Ave, Building J, Athens 35611 — Website: https://athensha.org — Email: Larry@Athensha.org
Lowndes County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless — Phone: (334) 261-6182 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.midalhomeless.org
- Legal Services Alabama - Montgomery Office — Phone: 334-832-4570 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 3054 McGehee Rd., Montgomery, AL 36111 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- The Salvation Army Demopolis Service Center (West Alabama Black Belt) — Phone: (334) 526-2718 — Emergency assistance; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 900 US Highway 80 E, Demopolis 36732 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/demopolis/us-highway-80-e/
Macon County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Legal Services Alabama - Montgomery Office — Phone: 334-832-4570 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 3054 McGehee Rd., Montgomery, AL 36111 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- The Salvation Army Lee County Service Center — Phone: (334) 826-0073 — Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 1038 Opelika Rd, Auburn 36830 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/auburn/opelika-rd-1/
- Tuskegee Housing Authority — Phone: (334) 727-0459 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 179 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 2901 Davison St, Tuskegee Institute 36088 — Email: lsimpson@tuskegeepha.org
Madison County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Legal Services Alabama - Huntsville Office — Phone: 256-536-9645 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2409 Commerce Court SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Catholic Center of Concern - Huntsville (North Alabama) — Phone: (256) 963-9355 — Rent/mortgage and utility help, life-threatening prescriptions, clothing room, diapers; apply by telephone intake. — Who qualifies: Low-income residents of the 9 listed North Alabama counties, regardless of religion. — Address: 1010 Church St, Huntsville 35801 — Website: https://catholiccenterofconcernhsv.org/
- North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless — Phone: (256) 261-3029 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: http://www.nachcares.org
- SVdP - St. John the Baptist Conference (Madison) — Phone: (256) 726-0100 — Emergency assistance for Madison-area residents; call parish. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 1055 Hughes Rd, Madison 35758
- Huntsville Assistance Program (HAP) — Phone: (256) 539-2320 — Emergency rent, utility, food and gas-card help; food pantry. — Who qualifies: Madison County residents in crisis — Address: 1001 Monroe St. SW, Huntsville 35801
- St. Joseph Catholic Church - St. Vincent de Paul — Phone: (256) 539-7476 — Food pantry; SVdP help with rent, utilities, prescriptions. — Who qualifies: Residents in need — Address: 2300 Beasley Ave., Huntsville 35816
- Catholic Center of Concern (Madison County) — Phone: (256) 536-0041 — Rent, utility and cooling-bill help, prescriptions, clothing room (Wednesdays), diapers. — Who qualifies: Low-income Madison County residents
- Salvation Army - Huntsville Corps — Phone: (256) 536-5576 — Emergency shelter, community kitchen, food pantry, rent and utility help; administers Huntsville Utilities Project SHARE. — Who qualifies: Low-income residents; Project SHARE for 62+ or disabled — Address: 305 Seminole Dr. SW, Huntsville 35805
- Care Center of Southeastern Madison County — Phone: (256) 723-2273 — Basic emergency aid and services. — Who qualifies: SE Madison County residents — Address: 5439 Main Dr., New Hope 35760
- The Salvation Army Huntsville Corps — Phone: (256) 536-5576 — Emergency assistance for Madison County; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 2114 Oakwood Ave NW, Huntsville 35810 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/huntsville/oakwood-ave-nw-corps/
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul - District Council of Huntsville — Phone: See website — District council for Huntsville-area conferences and thrift store (2140 Jonathan Dr NW). — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 625 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville 35802 — Website: http://svdphuntsville.org/index.html
- SVdP - Holy Spirit Conference (Huntsville) — Phone: (256) 881-9663 — Emergency assistance; calls taken Wednesdays 8:30-9:30am. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 625 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville 35802 — Website: http://svdphuntsville.org/index.html
- SVdP - St. Joseph Conference (Huntsville) — Phone: (256) 539-7476 — Emergency assistance; calls taken Wednesdays 9-11am. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 2300 Beasley Ave NW, Huntsville 35816 — Website: http://svdphuntsville.org/index.html
- SVdP - Our Lady Queen of the Universe Conference (Huntsville) — Phone: (256) 852-2899 — Emergency assistance; calls taken Tue-Thu 8am-4pm. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 2421 Shady Lane Dr NW, Huntsville 35810 — Website: http://svdphuntsville.org/index.html
- Housing Authority of the City of Huntsville — Phone: (256) 539-0774 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 2,078 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 200 Washington St NE, Huntsville 35801 — Website: https://hsvha.org — Email: tmcginnis@hsvha.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Triana — Phone: (256) 772-0524 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 250 Zierdt Rd, Madison 35756 — Email: Trianaha@outlook.com
- Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program — Phone: 256-539-2275 — Free civil legal help from volunteer attorneys and advice clinics for low-income Madison County residents. — Who qualifies: Low-income Madison County residents or people with a case pending in Madison County — Address: P.O. Box 2913, Huntsville, AL 35804 — Website: https://vlpmadisoncounty.org/ — Email: info@vlpmadisoncounty.com
Marengo County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- Turning Point Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services — Phone: (205) 758-0808 — 24/7 crisis line, emergency DV shelter, safety planning, free counseling, court/PFA advocacy, and housing help (deposits/rent, rapid rehousing). — Who qualifies: Victims of domestic violence or sexual assault — Address: 3800 Palisades Dr, Tuscaloosa 35473 — Website: https://turning-point-87gz.squarespace.com/services-1 — Email: info@turningpointservices.org
- The Salvation Army Demopolis Service Center (West Alabama Black Belt) — Phone: (334) 526-2718 — Emergency assistance; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 900 US Highway 80 E, Demopolis 36732 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/demopolis/us-highway-80-e/
- Legal Services Alabama - Selma Office — Phone: 334-872-1355 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 801 Alabama Avenue, Suite 250, Selma, AL 36701 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Housing Authority of the City of Demopolis — Phone: (334) 289-1347 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 808 E Pettus St, Demopolis 36732 — Email: demhousing@bellsouth.net
- Housing Authority of the City of Linden — Phone: (334) 295-5544 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 625 Adams Dr, Linden 36748 — Email: linden_ha@yahoo.com
Marion County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Legal Services Alabama - Tuscaloosa Office — Phone: 205-758-7503 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2315 9th Street, Suite 3A, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- The Salvation Army Walker County Service Center — Phone: (205) 221-7737 — Emergency assistance (rent/utilities/food) and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 207 20th St E, Jasper 35501 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/jasper/20th-st-e/
- Homeless Care Council of Northwest Alabama — Phone: (256) 415-8845 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.homelesscarecouncil.com
- Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments AAA - Senior Legal Assistance — Phone: 256-389-0531 or 256-389-0500 — Area Agency on Aging / ADRC entry point for free senior legal assistance (housing/eviction, benefits, POA, wills, elder abuse) for adults 60+. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ living in the region — Address: 103 Student Dr, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 — Website: https://www.nacolg.org
- Housing Authority of Hamilton — Phone: (205) 921-3155 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 77 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 690 Bexar Ave E, Hamilton 35570 — Website: https://hamiltonhousing.org — Email: aprilfranks@hamiltonhousing.org
- Winfield Housing Authority — Phone: (205) 487-2400 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 826 Tahoe Rd, Winfield 35594 — Email: Twebb@ghousingauth.com
- Housing Authority of Guin — Phone: (205) 468-2637 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 340 11th Ave W, Guin 35563 — Email: Twebb@ghousingauth.com
- Housing Authority of Boston — Phone: (205) 465-2490 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 210 Carlee St, Brilliant 35548 — Email: brilliant@centurytel.net
Marshall County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- The Salvation Army Walker County Service Center — Phone: (205) 221-7737 — Emergency assistance (rent/utilities/food) and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 207 20th St E, Jasper 35501 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/jasper/20th-st-e/
- Legal Services Alabama - Huntsville Office — Phone: 256-536-9645 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2409 Commerce Court SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Catholic Center of Concern - Huntsville (North Alabama) — Phone: (256) 963-9355 — Rent/mortgage and utility help, life-threatening prescriptions, clothing room, diapers; apply by telephone intake. — Who qualifies: Low-income residents of the 9 listed North Alabama counties, regardless of religion. — Address: 1010 Church St, Huntsville 35801 — Website: https://catholiccenterofconcernhsv.org/
- SVdP - St. William Conference (Guntersville) — Phone: See website — Emergency assistance for Marshall County parish area. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 929 Gunter Ave, Guntersville 35976 — Website: https://directory.plentiful.org/alabama/guntersville
- Guntersville Housing Authority — Phone: (256) 582-4331 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 174 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 1205 Wyeth Dr, Guntersville 35976 — Website: https://www.guntersvilleha.org — Email: Waynebryant@guntersvilleha.org
- Boaz Housing Authority — Phone: (256) 593-5824 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 373 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 400 Woodley Ter, Boaz 35957 — Email: larry@boazhousingauthority.com
- Arab Housing Authority — Phone: (256) 586-5904 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 72 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 720 Cullman Rd, Arab 35016 — Email: arabhousing@otelco.net
- Albertville Housing Authority — Phone: (256) 878-2641 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 401 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 711 S Broad St, Albertville 35950 — Website: https://cityofalbertville.com/361/Housing-Authority — Email: bwilliams@albertvillehousing.com
Mobile County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Housing First (homeless coordinated entry) — Phone: (251) 450-3345 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.hfal.org
- The Salvation Army Coastal Alabama Area Command (Social Services) — Phone: (251) 438-1625 — Emergency rent/utility help and Project SHARE power-bill help for Mobile area; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 1009 Dauphin St, Mobile 36604 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/coastal-alabama-area-command/
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul - District Council of Mobile (Help Line) — Phone: (251) 243-4061 — Central help line that routes callers to the parish conference covering their ZIP (17 conferences in the Archdiocese of Mobile). — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Website: https://svdpmobilecouncil.org/
- Legal Services Alabama - Mobile Office — Phone: 251-433-6560 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 107 St. Francis Street, Suite 2100, Mobile, AL 36602 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program — Phone: 251-438-1102 — Free civil legal help via volunteer lawyers plus free drop-in advice clinics: Mobile County Courthouse Rm 427, 2nd Thursday 1-3pm; Prodisee Pantry, Spanish Fort, 3rd Thursday 1-3pm. — Who qualifies: Low-income residents of Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile and Washington counties (advice clinics open to anyone) — Address: 118 N Royal Street, Ste 402, Mobile, AL 36602 — Website: https://www.savlp.org/ — Email: info@savlp.org
- Penelope House — Phone: (251) 342-8994 — Domestic violence shelter, counseling, advocacy and referrals; also rental assistance for intimate-partner-violence survivors. — Who qualifies: Victims of intimate partner violence in Mobile, Washington, Choctaw and Clarke counties — Address: Confidential — Website: https://penelopehouse.org
- Catholic Social Services (Mobile) — Phone: (251) 434-1550 — Limited crisis help with food, clothing, rent, utilities, furniture and appliances. — Who qualifies: Mobile-area residents in crisis, any faith — Address: 188 S. Florida St., Mobile, AL 36606 — Website: https://catholicsocialservices.org
- Salvation Army of Coastal Alabama - Social Services — Phone: (251) 438-1625 — Rent and utility assistance; Loaves and Fishes food program. — Who qualifies: Mobile-area residents in need — Address: 1009 Dauphin St., Mobile, AL 36604 — Website: https://salvationarmyalm.org/coastalalabama
- City of Mobile Neighborhood Development Department — Phone: (251) 208-6290 — City housing programs listed for rental assistance and home repair. — Who qualifies: City of Mobile residents; income limits apply — Address: 205 Government St., South Tower, 5th Floor, Mobile, AL 36602 — Website: https://cityofmobile.org
- The Salvation Army Mobile County Corps — Phone: (251) 479-2389 — Corps community center for Mobile County; call for hours and services. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 3200 Pleasant Valley Rd, Mobile 36606 — Website: https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/coastal-alabama/
- Catholic Social Services - Mobile Service Center (Emergency Assistance) — Phone: (251) 434-1500 — Emergency financial help (rent, utilities, medicine) by appointment, booked by phone Fridays from 8:45am for the next week; USDA food pantry Mon-Fri 8:45-11:30am & 1:30-4pm. — Who qualifies: Anyone in crisis regardless of religion; bring photo ID for adults, lease/mortgage, current bills, proof of income, SS cards for household; limited, usually one-time help. — Address: 188 S Florida St, Mobile 36606 — Website: https://catholicsocialservices.org
- SVdP - Immaculate Conception Cathedral Conference — Phone: (251) 447-3504 — Emergency assistance for downtown Mobile ZIPs 36601, 36602, and 36603/36605 north of I-10. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 411 S Broad St, Mobile 36603 — Website: https://svdpmobilecouncil.org/conferences — Email: cath.svdpmobile@gmail.com
- SVdP - Our Savior Conference — Phone: (251) 633-6762 ext. 240 — Emergency assistance and food pantry for ZIP 36695, part of 36609. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 1801 Cody Rd S, Mobile 36695 — Website: https://svdpmobilecouncil.org/conferences — Email: svdp.savior@gmail.com
- SVdP - St. Dominic Conference — Phone: (251) 285-0976 — Emergency assistance for most of 36693 and 36609 south of Grelot Rd (voicemail). — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 4156 Burma Rd, Mobile 36693 — Website: https://svdpmobilecouncil.org/conferences — Email: gpniccolai1@gmail.com
- SVdP - St. Ignatius Conference — Phone: (251) 395-0961 — Emergency assistance for parts of 36608, 36618, 36607. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 3704 Spring Hill Ave, Mobile 36608 — Website: https://svdpmobilecouncil.org/conferences — Email: stigsvdpmobile@gmail.com
- SVdP - St. James Major Conference — Phone: (251) 456-6842 — Emergency assistance for 36610, 36612, 36617 (and shared 36613/36618). — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 720 S College St, Prichard 36610 — Website: https://svdpmobilecouncil.org/conferences — Email: whitf66@att.net
- SVdP - St. Mary Conference (Mobile) — Phone: (251) 307-7511 — Emergency assistance for 36604 and part of 36607. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 106 Providence St, Mobile 36604 — Website: https://svdpmobilecouncil.org/conferences — Email: stmary.svdpmobile@gmail.com
- SVdP - St. Pius X Conference — Phone: (251) 391-9499 — Emergency assistance and food pantry for 36606, parts of 36608/36609 (leave a message). — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 217 S Sage Ave, Mobile 36606 — Website: https://svdpmobilecouncil.org/conferences — Email: spx.svdpmobile@gmail.com
- SVdP - St. Thomas the Apostle Conference — Phone: (251) 458-4578 — Emergency assistance and food pantry for north Mobile County: Axis, Citronelle, Chunchula, Creola, Mount Vernon, Saraland, Satsuma, Chickasaw, Eight Mile (voicemail). — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 251 N Craft Hwy, Chickasaw 36611 — Website: https://svdpmobilecouncil.org/conferences — Email: svdpofstthomas@yahoo.com
- SVdP - St. Vincent de Paul Parish Conference — Phone: (251) 223-7947 — Emergency assistance and food pantry for 36619, 36582, part of 36609 (voicemail). — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 4980 St Vincent Dr, Mobile 36619 — Website: https://svdpmobilecouncil.org/conferences — Email: svdpstvin@gmail.com
- Mobile Housing Authority — Phone: (251) 434-2213 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 4,973 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 151 S Claiborne St, Mobile 36602 — Website: https://www.mobilehousing.org — Email: cdickinson@mobilehousing.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Chickasaw — Phone: (251) 457-6841 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 604 Dumont St, Chickasaw 36611 — Website: https://www.chickasawha.com — Email: chick604@bellsouth.net
- Housing Authority of the City of Prichard — Phone: (251) 283-0111 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 2,623 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 200 W Prichard Ave, Prichard 36610 — Website: https://www.prichardhousing.com — Email: klevingston@prichardhousing.com
- Mobile County Housing Authority — Phone: (251) 866-9696 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 98 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 16545 US Highway 45, Citronelle 36522 — Email: tbethune@mobilecountyha.org
Monroe County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Legal Services Alabama - Mobile Office — Phone: 251-433-6560 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 107 St. Francis Street, Suite 2100, Mobile, AL 36602 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- Community Action Agency of South Alabama - Monroeville Office — Phone: 251-743-3137 — Intake for LIHEAP energy assistance, emergency help with rent and utilities, and weatherization. — Who qualifies: Low-income Monroe County households — Address: 11 Hines Street, Monroeville 36460 — Website: http://www.caaofsa.org/
- Monroeville Housing Authority — Phone: (251) 743-3183 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 637 Drewry Rd, Monroeville 36460 — Website: https://www.monroevilleha.org — Email: tammy@monroevilleha.org
Montgomery County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless — Phone: (334) 261-6182 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.midalhomeless.org
- The Salvation Army Montgomery Corps / Social Services — Phone: (334) 265-0281 — Emergency rent/utility help and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 3460 Carter Hill Rd, Montgomery 36111 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/montgomery/crawford-st/
- Legal Services Alabama - Montgomery Office — Phone: 334-832-4570 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 3054 McGehee Rd., Montgomery, AL 36111 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul - District Council of Mobile (Help Line) — Phone: (251) 243-4061 — Central help line that routes callers to the parish conference covering their ZIP (17 conferences in the Archdiocese of Mobile). — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Website: https://svdpmobilecouncil.org/
- First Baptist Church Community Ministries (Montgomery) — Phone: (334) 262-2273 — Food pantry Wed 9-11:30am and 12:30-3pm; rent, mortgage and utility help by appointment on Mondays at 8:30am; sometimes household items and furniture. — Who qualifies: Low-income Montgomery residents
- Frazer Community Ministries — Phone: (334) 260-3656 — Crisis help with rent, mortgage and utility bills, plus food assistance. — Who qualifies: Rent/utility help is for applicants who work full time
- Bethel Missionary Baptist Church (Montgomery) — Phone: (334) 262-6881 — Rent and utility help when funds are available; call Monday mornings. — Who qualifies: Montgomery residents facing a crisis
- SVdP - Holy Spirit Conference (Montgomery) — Phone: (334) 235-5976 — Emergency assistance and food pantry for 36117 and other Montgomery areas. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 8570 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery 36117 — Website: https://svdpmobilecouncil.org/conferences — Email: svdp.montgomery@gmail.com
- Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery — Phone: (334) 206-7255 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 3,120 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 525 S Lawrence St, Montgomery 36104 — Website: https://www.mhatoday.org — Email: mwhiting@mhatoday.org
- Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program — Phone: 334-265-0222 ext. 1 — Free civil legal help from volunteer lawyers: private-housing landlord/tenant, uncontested divorce, wills, small estates, POA, contracts, tax, Ch. 7 bankruptcy; appointments only. — Who qualifies: Montgomery County residents 19+ with a Montgomery County civil matter, under income/asset limits — Address: P.O. Box 644, Montgomery, AL 36101 — Website: https://montgomeryvlp.org/ — Email: executivedirector@montgomeryvlp.org
- Jones School of Law (Faulkner) Family Violence & Mediation Clinics — Phone: 334-386-7924 — Family Violence Clinic assists domestic violence matters; Mediation Clinic co-mediates civil district court cases (incl. landlord-tenant) for mostly unrepresented parties. — Who qualifies: Parties in eligible district court civil cases; family violence survivors — Address: 5345 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36109 — Website: https://law.faulkner.edu/clinics-and-field-placements — Email: kmctear@faulkner.edu
Morgan County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Legal Services Alabama - Huntsville Office — Phone: 256-536-9645 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2409 Commerce Court SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Catholic Center of Concern - Huntsville (North Alabama) — Phone: (256) 963-9355 — Rent/mortgage and utility help, life-threatening prescriptions, clothing room, diapers; apply by telephone intake. — Who qualifies: Low-income residents of the 9 listed North Alabama counties, regardless of religion. — Address: 1010 Church St, Huntsville 35801 — Website: https://catholiccenterofconcernhsv.org/
- Regional Housing Authority of Lawrence, Cullman & Morgan Counties — Phone: (256) 773-4835 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 206 Puckett Rd SW, Hartselle 35640 — Email: akrob51@gmail.com
- North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments AAA - Senior Legal Assistance — Phone: 256-355-4515 ext. 227 or 800-682-8604 — Area Agency on Aging / ADRC entry point for free senior legal assistance (housing/eviction, benefits, POA, wills, elder abuse) for adults 60+. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ living in the region — Address: 216 Jackson Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601 — Website: https://narcog.org/serving-people/senior-legal-services
- The Salvation Army Decatur Corps - Admin Office and Social Services — Phone: (256) 353-2822 — Emergency assistance (Center of Hope); call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 100 Austinville Rd SW, Decatur 35601 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/decatur/austinville-rd-sw/
- North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless — Phone: (256) 261-3029 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: http://www.nachcares.org
- Salvation Army of Decatur (Center of Hope) — Phone: (256) 353-2822 — Shelter and meals, food pantry, rent and utility help, clothing and furnishings. — Who qualifies: Low-income residents / homeless — Address: 100 Austinville Rd. SW, Decatur 35601
- Neighborhood Christian Center — Phone: (256) 351-7633 — Food pantry, clothes closet, furnishings, rent and utility help; Mon-Wed 9am-3pm. — Who qualifies: Low-income residents — Address: 619 Bank St. NE, Decatur 35601
- Beltline Church of Christ Benevolence — Phone: (256) 353-1876 — Utilities, rent, coats, pantry by appointment. — Who qualifies: Residents in need — Address: 2159 Beltline Rd. SW, Decatur
- Housing Authority of the City of Decatur — Phone: (256) 353-4691 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 1,059 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 100 Wilson St NE, Decatur 35601 — Website: https://www.decatur-housing.org — Email: taura.denmon@decatur-housing.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Hartselle — Phone: (256) 773-5481 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 616 Adelle St SW, Hartselle 35640 — Email: mreese0677@bellsouth.net
Perry County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- Turning Point Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services — Phone: (205) 758-0808 — 24/7 crisis line, emergency DV shelter, safety planning, free counseling, court/PFA advocacy, and housing help (deposits/rent, rapid rehousing). — Who qualifies: Victims of domestic violence or sexual assault — Address: 3800 Palisades Dr, Tuscaloosa 35473 — Website: https://turning-point-87gz.squarespace.com/services-1 — Email: info@turningpointservices.org
- The Salvation Army Demopolis Service Center (West Alabama Black Belt) — Phone: (334) 526-2718 — Emergency assistance; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 900 US Highway 80 E, Demopolis 36732 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/demopolis/us-highway-80-e/
- Legal Services Alabama - Selma Office — Phone: 334-872-1355 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 801 Alabama Avenue, Suite 250, Selma, AL 36701 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Housing Authority of the City of Marion — Phone: (334) 683-6658 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 102 Cahaba Hts, Marion 36756 — Email: phousing@pinebelt.net
- Uniontown Housing Authority — Phone: (334) 628-2051 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 53 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 104 Plumblee St, Uniontown 36786 — Email: utownpha@westal.net
Pickens County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- Turning Point Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services — Phone: (205) 758-0808 — 24/7 crisis line, emergency DV shelter, safety planning, free counseling, court/PFA advocacy, and housing help (deposits/rent, rapid rehousing). — Who qualifies: Victims of domestic violence or sexual assault — Address: 3800 Palisades Dr, Tuscaloosa 35473 — Website: https://turning-point-87gz.squarespace.com/services-1 — Email: info@turningpointservices.org
- Legal Services Alabama - Tuscaloosa Office — Phone: 205-758-7503 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2315 9th Street, Suite 3A, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Pickens County Baptist Association — Phone: (205) 367-8632 — Emergency help with utility/rent needs (per county resource guide). — Who qualifies: Pickens County residents — Website: https://www.uwa.edu/app/uploads/2023/07/pickens.pdf
- Housing Authority of Reform — Phone: (205) 375-6360 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 510 5th Ct NW, Reform 35481 — Email: reformhousing@gmail.com
- Housing Authority of the City of Aliceville — Phone: (205) 373-8333 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 851 Franconia Rd NE, Aliceville 35442 — Email: aha1@centurytel.net
- Gordo Housing Authority — Phone: (205) 364-7114 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 150 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 140 2nd Ave NE, Gordo 35466 — Email: darlene.keasler@gordohousing-al.com
Pike County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Legal Services Alabama - Montgomery Office — Phone: 334-832-4570 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 3054 McGehee Rd., Montgomery, AL 36111 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- The Salvation Army Pike County Service Center — Phone: (334) 808-1069 — Emergency assistance for Pike-area residents; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 509 S Brundidge St, Troy 36081 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/troy/s-brundidge-st/
- Catholic Social Services of Dothan — Phone: (334) 793-3601 — Emergency Assistance Ministry by appointment Mon-Fri 9am-3pm: rent, utilities, medicine, transportation, food, clothing, furniture/appliances. — Who qualifies: Anyone in crisis regardless of religion; bring photo ID for adults, lease/mortgage, current bills, proof of income, SS cards for household; limited, usually one-time help. — Address: 557 E Main St, Dothan 36301 — Website: https://catholicsocialservices.org/catholic-social-services-of-dothan — Email: cssdothan@mobarch.org
- Salvation Army Service Center - Troy — Phone: (334) 808-1069 — Food pantry, clothing, and help with rent/mortgage, utility bills and transportation when funds allow (by appointment); Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. — Who qualifies: Pike County residents in need — Address: 509 S Brundidge St, Troy 36081
- Brundidge Housing Authority — Phone: (334) 403-4898 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 611B Darby St, Brundidge 36010 — Email: sharon_thrash@troycable.net
- Troy Housing Authority — Phone: (334) 566-1271 — Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 289 per HUD) that help pay rent to private landlords; no public housing units. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 201 Segars St, Troy 36081 — Email: maddoxe@troyhousing.com
Randolph County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- Legal Services Alabama - Anniston/Gadsden Office — Phone: 256-715-3616 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 1302 Noble St., Ste. 2A, Anniston, AL 36201 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- The Salvation Army Alexander City Service Center — Phone: (256) 215-3730 — Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; Mon-Sat 8:30am-6:00pm (see program schedule). — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 6800 Highway 280, Ste A, B, D, Alexander City 35010 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/alexander-city/hwy-280/
- Housing Authority of the City of Roanoke — Phone: (334) 863-4513 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 231 Avenue A, Roanoke 36274 — Email: stolbert@auburnhousingauth.org
Russell County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Legal Services Alabama - Montgomery Office — Phone: 334-832-4570 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 3054 McGehee Rd., Montgomery, AL 36111 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- The Salvation Army - Columbus/Phenix City — Phone: (706) 327-0275 — Limited help with rent, utilities and mortgages, clothing, prescriptions, baby supplies, holiday food and toys; low-cost thrift stores. — Who qualifies: Low-income Phenix City / Russell County residents — Address: 1718 2nd Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
- Chattahoochee Valley Episcopal Ministry — Phone: (706) 327-2836 — Emergency rent help to prevent eviction, security deposits, and transportation help (car repairs, gas, bus fare). — Who qualifies: Low-income residents of the Columbus/Phenix City area
- The Salvation Army Columbus, GA (serves Russell County) — Phone: (706) 561-9026 — Project SHARE power-bill help and emergency assistance for Russell County residents. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 5201 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA 31909 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/birmingham-area-command/utility-rent-assistance/
- Phenix City Housing Authority — Phone: (334) 664-9991 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 1,077 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 200 16th St, Phenix City 36867 — Website: https://www.pchousing.org — Email: jwhitehead@pchousing.org
- Home for Good (United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley) — Phone: (706) 327-3255 — Continuum of Care for Columbus GA and Russell County AL: coordinated entry via walk-in or online Get Help form (goes to 211), housing placement. — Who qualifies: Homeless people in Muscogee Co. GA and Russell Co. AL (Phenix City) — Address: 1005 Front Ave, Columbus GA 31901 — Website: https://unitedcv.org/hfg/ — Email: Ewells@unitedcv.org
Shelby County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Cumberland Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic (Samford Cumberland School of Law) — Phone: 205-726-4735 — Free civil and some criminal-record legal help for veterans and families: landlord-tenant, consumer debt, contracts, uncontested family law, wills, expungement, driver's license, fines/court costs; by phone/email only. — Who qualifies: Veterans, spouses/surviving spouses and eligible dependents in the 8 listed counties who can't afford a lawyer — Address: 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229 — Website: https://www.samford.edu/law/c-vets — Email: cvets@samford.edu
- Second Shift — Phone: (205) 201-0464 — Transition plans for youth aging out of foster care: housing assistance, life skills, jobs, transportation, education, ID documents, mentoring. — Who qualifies: Youth 18-25 aging out of or at risk from foster care — Address: 101 Aviators View Drive, Suite B, Alabaster, AL 35007 — Website: https://secondshiftalabama.org
- Legal Services Alabama - Birmingham Office — Phone: 205-328-3540 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 1820 7th Ave North, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35203 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- The Salvation Army Birmingham Area Command (Social Services) — Phone: (205) 328-2420 — Emergency rent, mortgage and utility help plus Project SHARE power-bill help; social services Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:00pm. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 2015 26th Ave N, Birmingham 35234 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/birmingham-area-command/utility-rent-assistance/
- The Salvation Army Alabaster Service Center (Shelby County Corps) — Phone: (205) 663-7105 — Emergency rent/utility help and Project SHARE power-bill help; Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 108 Plaza Cir, Ste E, Alabaster 35007 — Website: http://www.birminghamsalvationarmy.org
- One Roof homeless prevention screening — Phone: (205) 848-4120 — Screening and referral to keep people housed; also the entry point for homeless housing. Prevention line Mondays 9 AM-12 PM. — Who qualifies: Jefferson, Shelby and St. Clair residents at risk of homelessness — Address: 730 8th Ave W, Suite 100, Birmingham 35204 — Website: https://www.oneroofonline.org/coordinated-entry
- SVdP - St. Mark the Evangelist Conference (Birmingham) — Phone: (205) 980-1810 — Eviction prevention: rent/mortgage, utility, food and medicine help after a home visit; veterans special projects. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Website: http://svdpstmark.org/
- Shelby Emergency Assistance — Phone: (205) 665-1942 — Emergency food and other help for families in need; open Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm. — Who qualifies: Shelby County residents with proof of need
- The Salvation Army - Shelby County Corps — Phone: (205) 663-7105 — Food pantry Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am, plus emergency help. — Who qualifies: Shelby County residents
- Columbiana Housing Authority — Phone: (205) 669-6921 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 247 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 111 Alabama Ave, Columbiana 35051 — Email: cauthor543@chadevlop.org
- Housing Authority of the Town of Montevallo — Phone: (205) 665-7250 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 1204 Island St, Montevallo 35115 — Email: mdoss@calerahousing.net
- Housing Authority of the Town of Calera — Phone: (205) 668-0783 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 1645 21st Ave, Calera 35040 — Email: mdoss@calerahousing.net
- Vincent Housing Authority — Phone: (256) 378-6008 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 50 John Sparkman Ct, Vincent 35178 — Email: chelmense.gladness@childersburgha.org
St. Clair County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Second Shift — Phone: (205) 201-0464 — Transition plans for youth aging out of foster care: housing assistance, life skills, jobs, transportation, education, ID documents, mentoring. — Who qualifies: Youth 18-25 aging out of or at risk from foster care — Address: 101 Aviators View Drive, Suite B, Alabaster, AL 35007 — Website: https://secondshiftalabama.org
- Legal Services Alabama - Birmingham Office — Phone: 205-328-3540 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 1820 7th Ave North, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35203 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- The Salvation Army Birmingham Area Command (Social Services) — Phone: (205) 328-2420 — Emergency rent, mortgage and utility help plus Project SHARE power-bill help; social services Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:00pm. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 2015 26th Ave N, Birmingham 35234 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/birmingham-area-command/utility-rent-assistance/
- One Roof homeless prevention screening — Phone: (205) 848-4120 — Screening and referral to keep people housed; also the entry point for homeless housing. Prevention line Mondays 9 AM-12 PM. — Who qualifies: Jefferson, Shelby and St. Clair residents at risk of homelessness — Address: 730 8th Ave W, Suite 100, Birmingham 35204 — Website: https://www.oneroofonline.org/coordinated-entry
- Pell City Housing Authority — Phone: (205) 338-7012 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 110 32nd St N, Pell City 35125 — Email: pellcityhousing@yahoo.com
- Ragland Housing Authority — Phone: (205) 472-2522 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 406 8th St, Ragland 35131 — Email: system@ragland.net
Sumter County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- Turning Point Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services — Phone: (205) 758-0808 — 24/7 crisis line, emergency DV shelter, safety planning, free counseling, court/PFA advocacy, and housing help (deposits/rent, rapid rehousing). — Who qualifies: Victims of domestic violence or sexual assault — Address: 3800 Palisades Dr, Tuscaloosa 35473 — Website: https://turning-point-87gz.squarespace.com/services-1 — Email: info@turningpointservices.org
- Legal Services Alabama - Selma Office — Phone: 334-872-1355 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 801 Alabama Avenue, Suite 250, Selma, AL 36701 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Guadalupan Missionary Center (Eutaw) — Phone: See website — Catholic Charities center of concern for basic needs in Greene and Sumter counties. — Who qualifies: Low-income individuals and families regardless of religion; call for intake. — Website: https://www.catholiccharitiesbhm.org/the-catholic-centers-of-concern.html
- York Housing Authority — Phone: (205) 392-5071 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 104 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 209 E 5th Ave, York 36925 — Email: york1802@bellsouth.net
- Housing Authority of the City of Livingston — Phone: (205) 652-2721 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 100 Northside Vlg, Livingston 35470 — Email: Melissalha19@gmail.com
Talladega County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- The Salvation Army Anniston Corps - Admin Office and Social Services — Phone: (256) 236-5643 — Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9am-3pm, Wed 9am-2pm. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 412 Noble St, Anniston 36201 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/anniston/noble-st-1/
- Legal Services Alabama - Anniston/Gadsden Office — Phone: 256-715-3616 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 1302 Noble St., Ste. 2A, Anniston, AL 36201 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- First Family (SAFE) — Phone: (256) 362-7254 — Emergency housing and rent help, plus case management, job readiness and parenting classes; open Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm. — Who qualifies: Talladega-area families; call for an appointment — Address: 901 W Sloan Ave Apt 130, Talladega 35160 — Email: whitesidel@safesylacauga.com
- Sylacauga Housing Authority — Phone: (256) 249-0381 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 415 W 8th St, Sylacauga 35150 — Website: https://www.sylacaugaha.com — Email: sroyster@sylacaugaha.com
- Housing Authority of the City of Talladega — Phone: (256) 362-5010 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 534 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 151 Curry Ct, Talladega 35160 — Website: https://talladegaha.com — Email: nettie@talladegaha.com
Tallapoosa County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Legal Services Alabama - Montgomery Office — Phone: 334-832-4570 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 3054 McGehee Rd., Montgomery, AL 36111 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- The Salvation Army Alexander City Service Center — Phone: (256) 215-3730 — Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; Mon-Sat 8:30am-6:00pm (see program schedule). — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 6800 Highway 280, Ste A, B, D, Alexander City 35010 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/alexander-city/hwy-280/
- Housing Authority of the City of Alexander City — Phone: (256) 329-2201 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 270 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 2110 County Rd, Alexander City 35010 — Website: https://www.alexcityhousing.org — Email: dsterling@alexcityhousing.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Dadeville — Phone: (256) 825-6004 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 845 Freeman Dr, Dadeville 36853 — Email: dha5@earthlink.net
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Turning Point Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services — Phone: (205) 758-0808 — 24/7 crisis line, emergency DV shelter, safety planning, free counseling, court/PFA advocacy, and housing help (deposits/rent, rapid rehousing). — Who qualifies: Victims of domestic violence or sexual assault — Address: 3800 Palisades Dr, Tuscaloosa 35473 — Website: https://turning-point-87gz.squarespace.com/services-1 — Email: info@turningpointservices.org
- Legal Services Alabama - Tuscaloosa Office — Phone: 205-758-7503 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2315 9th Street, Suite 3A, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- West Alabama Coalition for the Homeless — Phone: (205) 248-5080 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk
- The Salvation Army Tuscaloosa Corps — Phone: (205) 632-3691 — Emergency shelter (Center of Hope) for men, women and families, food pantry (M-F 9am-3pm), and emergency rent/utility help and motel vouchers by appointment as funds allow. — Who qualifies: Tuscaloosa-area residents in need; financial help about once every 90 days — Address: 2902 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa 35401 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/tuscaloosa/greensboro-ave-corps/
- Catholic Social Services of West Alabama — Phone: (205) 759-1268 — Food pantry by appointment (Tue-Thu 9:30-11:30am; call Mon-Thu after 2pm to book), clothing closet, diapers/formula, limited help with rent, deposits and utility bills. — Who qualifies: Anyone in need; financial help about once a month, food about every 3 months — Address: 608 James I Harrison Jr Pkwy E, Tuscaloosa 35405 — Website: https://www.foodpantries.org/li/catholic_family_services_35401
- Christ Episcopal Church - Emergency Assistance — Phone: (205) 758-4252 — Limited help with water, gas and power bills, rent and deposits (focus on back rent to prevent eviction); Mondays only. — Who qualifies: Tuscaloosa residents in crisis; about once every 6 months — Address: 605 Lurleen Wallace Blvd N, Tuscaloosa 35401 — Website: https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/tuscaloosa_rental_assistance.html
- Holy Spirit Catholic Church - St. Vincent de Paul — Phone: (205) 561-0282 — Drive-thru food pantry; SVDP conference may give small amounts for rent/bills and furniture or appliances. — Who qualifies: Tuscaloosa residents in need — Address: 733 James I Harrison Jr Pkwy, Tuscaloosa 35405 — Website: https://directory.plentiful.org/alabama/tuscaloosa
- Five Horizons Health Services — Phone: (205) 759-8470 — Housing help (moving costs, first/last month's rent) and client services. — Who qualifies: People living with HIV/AIDS — Address: 2703 7th St, Tuscaloosa 35401 — Website: https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/tuscaloosa_rental_assistance.html
- SVdP - Holy Spirit Conference (Tuscaloosa) — Phone: (205) 561-0282 — Emergency assistance and food help; call for days. — Who qualifies: Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds. — Address: 733 James I Harrison Jr Pkwy E, Tuscaloosa 35405
- Tuscaloosa Housing Authority — Phone: (205) 758-6619 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 1,951 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 2117 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa 35401 — Website: https://www.tuscaloosahousing.org — Email: chall@tuscaloosahousing.org
- Northport Housing Authority — Phone: (205) 752-8171 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 425 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 3500 West Cir Apt 39, Northport 35476 — Website: https://northporthousingauthority.org — Email: RubyNBurton@northporthousingauthority.org
- University of Alabama School of Law Clinics (Civil Law, Domestic Violence, Mediation) — Phone: 205-348-4960 — Law students supervised by faculty provide free legal help in civil matters and protection-from-abuse cases. — Who qualifies: Low-income residents of the Tuscaloosa area; DV clinic serves survivors living in Tuscaloosa — Address: 101 Paul W Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 — Website: https://www.law.ua.edu/
Walker County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- Legal Services Alabama - Tuscaloosa Office — Phone: 205-758-7503 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2315 9th Street, Suite 3A, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- Cumberland Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic (Samford Cumberland School of Law) — Phone: 205-726-4735 — Free civil and some criminal-record legal help for veterans and families: landlord-tenant, consumer debt, contracts, uncontested family law, wills, expungement, driver's license, fines/court costs; by phone/email only. — Who qualifies: Veterans, spouses/surviving spouses and eligible dependents in the 8 listed counties who can't afford a lawyer — Address: 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229 — Website: https://www.samford.edu/law/c-vets — Email: cvets@samford.edu
- The Salvation Army Walker County Service Center — Phone: (205) 221-7737 — Emergency assistance (rent/utilities/food) and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 207 20th St E, Jasper 35501 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/jasper/20th-st-e/
- Legal Services Alabama - Birmingham Office — Phone: 205-328-3540 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 1820 7th Ave North, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35203 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- The Salvation Army - Walker County — Phone: (205) 221-7737 — Food pantry and emergency help; office Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (closed 12-1); pantry Mon and Fri 8:30-11:30am. — Who qualifies: Residents of Walker, Winston and Marion counties — Address: 207 20th St E, Jasper 35501
- Housing Authority of the City of Jasper — Phone: (205) 384-4864 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 297 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 1005 Highway 69 S, Jasper 35501 — Email: jasperhousingauthority@gmail.com
- Cordova Housing Authority — Phone: (205) 483-7454 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 205 Stewart St, Cordova 35550 — Email: tammyakins@cordovaha.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Carbon Hill — Phone: (205) 924-4171 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 316 6th St NE, Carbon Hill 35549 — Website: https://www.carbonhillhousing.com — Email: angie.willis@carbonhillhousing.com
- Walker County Housing Authority — Phone: (205) 648-5963 — Public housing (rent about 30% of income) plus Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (about 496 per HUD). Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 2084 Horse Creek Blvd, Dora 35062 — Website: https://www.walkercountyha.org — Email: kfowler@walkercountyha.org
- Housing Authority of the Town of Parrish — Phone: (205) 686-7621 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 25 Bank St, Parrish 35580 — Email: Parrishhousing@gmail.com
- Sumiton Housing Authority — Phone: (205) 648-6910 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 45 Oak Cir, Sumiton 35148 — Email: kristin@sumitonha.org
Washington County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- The Salvation Army Coastal Alabama Area Command (Social Services) — Phone: (251) 438-1625 — Emergency rent/utility help and Project SHARE power-bill help for Mobile area; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 1009 Dauphin St, Mobile 36604 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/coastal-alabama-area-command/
- Legal Services Alabama - Mobile Office — Phone: 251-433-6560 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 107 St. Francis Street, Suite 2100, Mobile, AL 36602 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program — Phone: 251-438-1102 — Free civil legal help via volunteer lawyers plus free drop-in advice clinics: Mobile County Courthouse Rm 427, 2nd Thursday 1-3pm; Prodisee Pantry, Spanish Fort, 3rd Thursday 1-3pm. — Who qualifies: Low-income residents of Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile and Washington counties (advice clinics open to anyone) — Address: 118 N Royal Street, Ste 402, Mobile, AL 36602 — Website: https://www.savlp.org/ — Email: info@savlp.org
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- Penelope House — Phone: (251) 342-8994 — Domestic violence shelter, counseling, advocacy and referrals; also rental assistance for intimate-partner-violence survivors. — Who qualifies: Victims of intimate partner violence in Mobile, Washington, Choctaw and Clarke counties — Address: Confidential — Website: https://penelopehouse.org
- Washington County Housing Authority — Phone: (251) 847-2916 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 84 Plemmons Cir, Chatom 36518 — Email: washcoha@gmail.com
Wilcox County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- ARCH homeless coordinated entry (24/7) — Phone: (334) 273-0668 — 24/7 call center and online assessment for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.archconnection.org/coordinated-entry
- Legal Services Alabama - Selma Office — Phone: 334-872-1355 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 801 Alabama Avenue, Suite 250, Selma, AL 36701 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
Winston County, Alabama — Rent / Housing
- Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program — Phone: 800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743 — Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases) — Address: 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104 — Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/legal-assistance/ — Email: ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Legal Services Alabama - Tuscaloosa Office — Phone: 205-758-7503 — Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online. — Who qualifies: Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based — Address: 2315 9th Street, Suite 3A, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 — Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/contact-us/
- The Salvation Army Walker County Service Center — Phone: (205) 221-7737 — Emergency assistance (rent/utilities/food) and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours. — Who qualifies: 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. — Address: 207 20th St E, Jasper 35501 — Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/jasper/20th-st-e/
- Homeless Care Council of Northwest Alabama — Phone: (256) 415-8845 — Entry point for homeless housing and shelter referrals. — Who qualifies: People who are homeless or at risk — Website: https://www.homelesscarecouncil.com
- Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments AAA - Senior Legal Assistance — Phone: 256-389-0531 or 256-389-0500 — Area Agency on Aging / ADRC entry point for free senior legal assistance (housing/eviction, benefits, POA, wills, elder abuse) for adults 60+. — Who qualifies: Age 60+ living in the region — Address: 103 Student Dr, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 — Website: https://www.nacolg.org
- The Salvation Army - Walker County — Phone: (205) 221-7737 — Food pantry and emergency help; office Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (closed 12-1); pantry Mon and Fri 8:30-11:30am. — Who qualifies: Residents of Walker, Winston and Marion counties — Address: 207 20th St E, Jasper 35501
- Safeplace, Inc. — Phone: (256) 767-6210 — Domestic violence shelter, 24/7 helpline, housing/rental/relocation help, counseling and court advocacy. — Who qualifies: Domestic violence victims and their children — Website: https://safeplaceal.org/ — Email: sells@nwalsafeplace.org
- Haleyville Housing Authority — Phone: (205) 486-3571 — Public housing apartments with rent set at about 30% of household income; HUD lists no Section 8 vouchers. Office hours not listed; call ahead. — Who qualifies: Low-income households under HUD income limits, including older adults and people with disabilities; screening and waiting lists apply. — Address: 2601 Newburg Rd, Haleyville 35565 — Email: stephanie@haleyha.com