Apply Before April 30 For Anchorage Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist

April 24, 2025 at 9:00am in Community, Public Housing, Renting
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The period to apply for placement on the waitlist for a Housing Choice Voucher in the Municipality of Anchorage closes on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. 

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What is a Housing Choice Voucher? 

  • Housing Choice Voucher assistance allows an eligible household to select a unit in the private rental market to rent, and AHFC pays a portion of the household’s rent directly to the landlord. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides funding for this program to AHFC.
  • Participants are able to find their own housing, including housing suitable for larger households.

Am I eligible for Housing Choice Voucher assistance? 

  • This application period is open specifically for those wishing to utilize a Housing Choice Voucher to rent in the Anchorage area, including Girdwood, Eagle River, Eklutna and communities in between. Families who are not currently living within the Municipality of Anchorage but plan to move into the area, may apply.
  • Before a Housing Choice Voucher can be issued, applicants will be screened for eligibility, including maximum income limits required by HUD. There is no minimum income requirement. Changes in income between submission of an application and reaching the top of the waiting list may affect eligibility.

How do I apply for an Anchorage Housing Choice Voucher?

Housing Choice Vouchers are distributed through a waiting list process.

  • To be considered for inclusion on the waiting list for an Anchorage Housing Choice Voucher, you must submit an application before Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Alaska Time.
  • Every applicant has an equal chance to receive a Housing Choice Voucher whether you apply on the first day or the last day of the month.
  • AHFC is utilizing RENTCafé to accept online applications for the Anchorage Housing Choice Voucher waiting list. Download the RENTCafé Application Guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Where can I learn more and get help?