Housing
CSP provides various Housing programs to help working families secure decent, safe, and affordable housing, as well as services like the Weatherization Assistance Program and Financial Capabilities Program.
CSP Rentals
Innovative programs are increasingly necessary to provide working families the opportunity to obtain decent, safe and affordable housing. Since its community development efforts began, CSP has led an effort to resolve inadequate housing stock in Tuscaloosa and a number of rural communities. Family oriented apartment communities and opportunities for home ownership are important components of a stable community.
Housing Rehabilitation
CSP operates, with funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s, the following programs in an 11-county service area consisting of Bibb, Choctaw, Dallas, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa counties: Healthy Homes and Older Adult Home Modification. Additionally, CSP manages Strengthen Alabama Home’s Fortified Roofing program. CSP also administers the Weatherization Assistance Program to eligible households in Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa counties. Funding and eligibility for weatherization services are determined by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA).
Financial Capabilities
The purpose of financial capability programs is to help participants reach their financial goals specific to housing and build their financial well-being through improved credit, debt, and savings. Financial capability is the capacity, based on knowledge, skills, and access to manage financial resources prudently and effectively.
Housing Stability Counseling Program (HSCP) with NeighborWorks America
The Housing Stability Counseling Program (HSCP) provides critical support to individuals and families facing housing challenges such as foreclosure, eviction, or homelessness. Through personalized counseling and guidance, HSCP assists with navigating rental and mortgage issues, preventing evictions, and fostering long-term housing stability. Our program empowers participants with the tools and resources they need to maintain secure housing--helping to build stronger communities across West Alabama. CSP was awarded a total grant amount of over $284,000 to help serve over 300 clients in West Alabama in 2024.