Housing Emergency Grant Program

How it works

Jefferson County says this Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides grants for emergency repairs to homes.

What the money covers

The page says the program provides grants for emergency repairs to the homes of low- and very low-income households. It does not list specific repair items or a detailed scope of work.

Amounts and matching

• The official page does not state a maximum grant amount.
• The official page does not mention any homeowner match requirement.

Where it applies

• The home must be in the Jefferson County CDBG Consortium area.
• Jefferson County defines that area as all of Jefferson County outside the city limits of Birmingham, Bessemer, and the towns of Sumiton and Helena.

How to apply

• The page points homeowners to the county’s housing information page.
• The page does not provide an online application link or step-by-step application instructions.

Timing and deadlines

• The page does not say whether the program is currently open.
• The page does not list an application deadline.