Emergency Rental Assistance

 The Jefferson County Commission has approved a federally funded Emergency Rental Assistance Program for those Jefferson County renters that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 and need help with rent and utility bills. Once again, the County has partnered with the Birmingham Urban League.  Note: For residents who live in the City of Birmingham, they should apply through the City’s program link, but all other residents in Jefferson County should apply through this program. 

Eligibility

• Residents of Jefferson County, outside of the Birmingham city limits
• Have a household income at or below 80% of the Area median Income
• Be at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability
• Document a financial hardship (COVID-19 impact) by meeting one of the following:
  • Qualified for unemployment benefits
  • Experienced a reduction in household income, incurred a significant costs, or document a financial hardship due to COVID-19