Alabama ERA Programs

COVID-19 RESPONSE


Emergency Rental Assistance for Tenants & Landlords

Baldwin County U.S. Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program 
Now Taking Applications (Beginning April 1, 2021) 

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.

City of Huntsville COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program 
Now Taking Applications (Beginning March 15, 2021) 

Tuscaloosa County Emergency Rental Assistance
Tuscaloosa County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (TCERAP) is here to help.
COVID-19 has affected residents across the state. We have emergency funds available to help Tuscaloosa County residents pay rent and utility bills (including past due rent and utilities).
Webinar: https://hornellp.wistia.com/medias/uflaevfu71 

Montgomery County Emergency Rental Assistance (ERAMco)
Emergency Rental Assistance Montgomery County (ERAMCo) is here to help. COVID-19 has affected residents across the state. We have emergency funds available to help Montgomery County residents pay rent and utility bills (including past due rent and utilities)

For those that do not reside in the areas listed above, tenants and landlords may apply to the Emergency Rental Assistance Alabama Program:

Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Alabama
Statewide, Administered by the Alabama Housing Finance Authority
**Now Taking Applications (Beginning March 1, 2021)**
Visit www.eraalabama.com or call 1-833-620-2434

This list will be updated regularly. Last updated: April 7, 2021 

ABOUT EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE


U.S. Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program

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