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Get help paying rent in Birmingham and Jefferson County Alabama. Find information on agencies, non-profits, and government financial assistance programs. All resources are aimed at the low income and others who need rent and housing assistance.
Thousands of local families face evictions each and every year, and may have a hardship from a job loss, medical emergency, or some other short term crisis. The Birmingham organizations provide funds to help individuals pay rent, security deposits, and provide other housing assistance during difficult times. In addition to the non-profits, many local churches, state of Alabama, and federal government assistance programs can also be called and applied to for rent help.
AIDS Alabama is only available for HIV+ people. The program offers counseling, outreach, both sort term transitional and permanent housing, housing assistance, rental and utility bill assistance, and referrals to other government programs and local charities. 3521 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama. Phone: 324-9822
Bridge Ministries Inc. can only provide one time financial assistance and grants. The money can pay rent in an emergency situation. Case management and counseling is offered too, as well as funds for other bills like energy and food. Phone number is 930-0309.
No matter your religion or background, Collat Jewish Family Services has low income housing assistance and money to pay rent. Call (205) 879-3438. It is all part of a community crisis fund.
Birmingham Housing Authority (Housing Authority Birmingham District or HABD) runs a Section 8 housing voucher assistance program, rent, foreclosure and housing counseling, and runs the family self-sufficiency program. Phone: 521-0652
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Other church or religious based group that can help Birmingham and Jefferson County Alabama residents pay their rent is Greater Birmingham Ministries. Call them at (205) 326-6821. Funds for housing are disbursed, including mortgages, rent payment assistance, and other housing expenses. A formal application and intake procedure is in place.
The local version of the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) is run by Jefferson County Office of Community Development. Call them at (205) 325-5761.
Helpline Christian Outreach Ministries, Inc., located on 8 Roebuck Drive in Birmingham, can be used at most once per year. Apply for help with paying rent or other expenses. 833-7712
Many federal and state of Alabama housing programs are administered by the Jefferson County Housing Authority. Call 849-0123 ext. 1314. Among the services include public housing, Section 8 housing vouchers in Alabama, supportive housing and shelter for homeless people, and general counseling.
The Salvation Army has a few locations around the Birmingham region, including Bessemer (phone 425-4303), Shelby County Corps (dial 663-7105) as well as in Birmingham Alabama itself. Call 328-5656. Each and every branch has low income housing assistance as well as resources for homeless persons or those facing evictions including assistance with rent. Locations also have on site emergency shelter for men, women, and children. Transitional housing for homeless families is often offered too.
Project Success Ministries offers numerous financial assistance programs and other aid. They include counseling, job training, rent and mortgage help, and even a food pantry. 252-3165
Urban Ministry, Inc. offers emergency financial assistance for rent. Maybe even more importantly they administer referrals to other agencies and charities. Call 781-0517.
Even federal government housing and rent programs are represented in Jefferson County Alabama. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has a local office at 950 22nd Street North Birmingham, Alabama. Call 731-2630. The feds offer housing assistance for low to moderate income individuals and families. Specifically, the assistance includes mortgage and loan insurance, as well as monthly rent supplements.
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