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Emergency Rental Assistance
The program is not accepting new applications at this time. We are continuing to process existing applications already received. Please check back regularly for updates.
Emergency Rental Assistance
Overview
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
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