Mobile County Treasury Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance (TERA)
Must reside within Mobile County, Alabama, Administered by Mobile County Grants Department
**Now Taking Applications (Beginning March 1, 2021)**
City of Birmingham Emergency Rental Assistance
This program is for City of Birmingham residents only. Applications are not yet being accepted.
An information line has been established to provide regular updates. The number is (205) 250-7537.
Jefferson County 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 three organizations that will manage the program, Birmingham Urban League, Neighborhood Housing Services and Bridge Ministries.
This Emergency Rental Assistance program was created by Congress to distribute critically needed emergency rental assistance to millions of households at risk of losing their homes. The funds are provided directly to States, U.S. Territories, local governments, and Indian tribes through the U.S. Department of Treasury. Program guidance and resources can be found on their website here.
NLIHC ERA State Spending Tracking
Treasury Reallocation Spreadsheet
Alabama Reallocation (January 10, 2022):
Birmingham City: Total Reallocation: $258,212 (State pool: $80,032; National Pool: $178,180)
Alabama Allocation:
Payment to the state: $263,236,065.50 (Administered by Alabama Housing Finance Authority)
Baldwin County: $6,686,362.30
Birmingham City: $6,272,092.60
Huntsville City: $6,007,644.10
Jefferson County: $13,502,417.90
Madison County: $5,223,224.50
Mobile County: $12,376,572.40
Montgomery Co: $6,783,767.00
Tuscaloosa Co: $6,270,654.90
Total Alabama Allocation:
$326,358,801.20