Free help in Alabama
Data from November 2026
HUD-approved housing counselors in Alabama
25 HUD-approved counseling agencies serve Alabama; 8 say they serve in Spanish. They help you prepare to buy, with your credit, with renting, or if you fell behind on payments.
Key numbers in Alabama
- Agencies
- 25
- HUD-approved, with an office here
- Serve in Spanish
- 8
- 32% of the agencies, per HUD
- Counties with an office
- 13
- out of 67 in all
How it works
What to expect from counseling
Housing counseling is an appointment with a counselor at a HUD-approved agency. This is how it works, according to HUD.
- Step 1
Free or low cost
HUD-approved agencies receive federal funds. Some charge a reasonable fee for certain services, such as workshops; ask about cost before you start.
- Step 2
For buying, renting or getting out of trouble
They advise on buying a home, renting, credit and budgeting, and help if you fell behind on your mortgage or face foreclosure.
- Step 3
Bring your paperwork
Your income (pay stubs or bank statements), your monthly debts and expenses, and whatever you have saved. With that, the counselor builds a plan with you.
- Step 4
Ask for service in Spanish
When you call, say “Spanish, please” or ask whether someone speaks Spanish; if not, ask whether they offer an interpreter.
According to HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)
HUD’s list
Every agency in Alabama
The ones that say they serve in Spanish come first. Search by city, county or name.
8
of the 25 agencies in Alabama say they serve in Spanish.
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Community Action Partnership of North Alabama, Inc.
1909 Central Pkwy SW, Decatur · Morgan County · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
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Community Action Partnership of North Alabama - Cullman Branch
107 2nd Ave, NE, Cullman · Cullman County · Spanish
- Rental counseling
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Community Action Partnership of North Alabama - Moulton Branch
12529 AL Hwy 157, Moulton · Lawrence County · Spanish
- Rental counseling
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Community Service Programs of West Alabama, Inc.
601 Black Bears Way, Tuscaloosa · Tuscaloosa County · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 8 more
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Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama
200 6th Ave SW, Birmingham · Jefferson County · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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Legal Services Alabama Inc
2567 Fairlane Drive Suite 300, Montgomery · Montgomery County · Spanish
Also serves in other languages.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
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NSC (naca Counseling Subsidiary) - Birmingham, AL
529 Beacon Pkwy W Ste 204, Birmingham · Jefferson County · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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Renaissance Community Loan Fund-Mobile County, AL
584 Azalea Rd, Mobile · Mobile County · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 4 more
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Birmingham Urban League, Inc.
1229 3rd Ave N, Birmingham · Jefferson County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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CCCS of Mobile
705 Oak Circle Dr E, Mobile · Mobile County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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Center for Fair Housing
602 Bel Air Blvd, Mobile · Mobile County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
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City of Tuscaloosa - Office of Community and Neighborhood Services
2201 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa · Tuscaloosa County
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 7 more
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Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama, Inc.
1481 McCurdy Ave S, Rainsville · DeKalb County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 3 more
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Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama - Colbert County
505 N Columbia Avenue, Sheffield · Colbert County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama - Franklin County
13150 Highway 43 Ste 4, Russellville · Franklin County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama, Inc.
745 Thompson St, Florence · Lauderdale County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
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Community Action Partnership, Huntsville/Madison & Limestone Counties, Inc
3516 Stringfield Rd NW, Huntsville · Madison County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 7 more
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Family Services Center, Inc.
520 Madison St SE, Huntsville · Madison County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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Housing Authority of the City of Prichard
200 W. Prichard Avenue, Prichard
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, Inc.
601 19th St N, Birmingham · Jefferson County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 5 more
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Nid-Hca Madison
1525 Perimeter Pkwy NW, Huntsville · Madison County
- Budget and credit workshops
- Home improvement and repairs
- and 5 more
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Nid-Hca Perry County Al
906 Church Street, Selma
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 8 more
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Operation Hope- Birmingham Al
2100 Park Pl, Birmingham · Jefferson County
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 3 more
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United Way of Central Alabama, Inc.
3600 8th Ave S, Birmingham · Jefferson County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 9 more
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Walker County Community Action Agency
224 Highway 195, Jasper · Walker County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 8 more
None match your search.
HUD’s official list exactly as published, retrieved November 6, 2026. Confirm hours and costs with the agency before you go. Source: HUD-approved housing counseling agencies Retrieved November 6, 2026 HUD-approved housing counseling agencies (external site)
Frequently asked questions
How much does HUD-approved housing counseling cost?
It is free or low cost. Agencies receive HUD funds; some charge a reasonable fee for certain services, such as workshops or certificates. Ask about cost before you start.
How many agencies serve in Spanish in Alabama?
8 of the 25 HUD-approved agencies in Alabama say they serve in Spanish, according to HUD’s list. When you call, ask for service in Spanish or an interpreter.
What if my county has no agency?
Many agencies serve by phone, video or online, not only in person. Your county’s page lists the nearest ones with their distance and phone number.