COMMUNITY ACTION OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA VOAD - RENT AND UTILITIES
https://www.caanw.org/program-guidelines

From agency: COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA
Resource Details
Alternate Name LAUDERDALE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION VOAD
Description

Updated 1/20/2026Utility Assistance

Assistance is currently available only for elderly (60+), disabled, or vulnerable households. Appointments for the general public will open at a later date.

Appointment Line:

  • Opens January 23rd, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  • First 4 weeks are reserved for elderly, disabled, and vulnerable households

  • Call 256-764-5142 to schedule an appointment


COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA
745 Thompson Street
Florence, AL 35630

256-766-4330

Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama

no longer accepts Walk-in Utility Applications.If you need Utility Assistance, you must call

256-764-5142 and schedule an Appointment.

You may also visit the following link to Schedule an Appointment: https://caanw.appointment.works/ea/qualification

Agency Status Active
Coverage Area Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale Counties

Defined coverage areas:
Alabama - Lauderdale County
Physical Address 745 Thompson Street
Florence AL
35630 United States
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Hours Of Operation 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Mon-Fri
Program
Eligibility Low-income, poverty guidelines
Languages Offered English
Program Fees No Fee for Service
Application Process Assistance is currently available only for elderly (60+), disabled, or vulnerable households. Appointments for the general public will open at a later date. Appointment Line: Opens January 23rd, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM First 4 weeks are reserved for elderly, disabled, and vulnerable households Call 256-764-5142 to schedule an appointment
Documents Required Those given an appointment must bring the following information with them to the appointment: A) Valid Alabama picture ID required for Head of Household B) Social Security Cards for ALL household members. Copies will NOT be accepted. C) Proof all ALL income in household from all sources (Child Support, TANF, employment, unemployment, Social Security, SSI, Retirement, VA, monetary gifts, etc.) D) Copies of all bills paid monthly E) Original utility bill showing proof of current electric service will be required. F) Rental lease agreement and last receipt of payment. If you do not have a lease agreement you must provide a written statement from your landlord that includes monthly rent amount, the total amount owed, and his/her contact information. G) All recent mortgage documents including payment vouchers. H) If applicable any eviction or foreclosure notices.
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LEAD ALLEVIATION PROGRAM
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Contact Information
Toll Free Number 256-766-4330
Phone Hot Line https://www.caanw.org/program-guidelines
Fax Number 256-766-4367
256-766-4330
Sites offering this Program Community Action Agency of NW AL-Lauderdale Co.