Public Hearings

Draft Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP)

The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) is soliciting comments for proposed changes to the draft Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) for the Greater Opportunities for Affordable Living (GOAL) Program. The QAP currently covers the allocation of four funding sources: the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, the HOME Investment Partnership Act, the National Housing Trust Fund, and the Senior Citizens Housing Development Fund.

Comments are due by 4:00 p.m. January 16, 2026.

AHFC is accepting comments regarding the addition of a LIHTC Allocation Fee.

AHFC is proposing a $50,000 allocation fee for all LIHTC projects. The fee will be due at the drafting of the Carryover Agreement for 9% projects and at bond closing for 4% projects.

Draft changes will be presented for approval at the January 28, 2026, AHFC Board of Directors meeting. If approved, changes will be effective for 9% projects in the SFY 2027 GOAL round and for 4% projects that submit their LIHTC application after January 28, 2026.

AHFC will hold a public teleconference on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 3:30 pm Alaska time to solicit comments regarding this notice. Persons may attend in person at 4300 Boniface Parkway – Boardroom, Anchorage, AK 99504, or participate via telephone by calling Call 1-650-479-3208; access code 925 853 934. To attend the video conference, contact Andy Petroni at apetroni@ahfc.us by January 12, 2026.

Comments must be submitted via e-mail to Andy Petroni at apetroni@ahfc.us no later than 4:00 p.m. Alaska time on January 16, 2026.

AHFC complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids or special modifications to participate in the public comment process, call Andy Petroni at (907) 330-8275.