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Building New Homes Across Alaska - Posted April 9, 2025
Housing conversations are a trending topic nationwide with availability and affordability top-of-mind for prospective homeowners and industry professionals. As part of the 2025 Capital budget, the Alaska Legislature and Governor Dunleavy addressed this issue head-on allocating $7 million toward a New Home Construction Rebate to be managed by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation.
Homebuying Made More Accessible with AHFC's Reduced Down Payment Requirement - Posted March 17, 2025
Recent changes to Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s loan-to-value (LTV) ratios are helping to bring homeownership goals within reach for more Alaskans.
Bringing Housing to the State’s Largest Population Center - Posted March 12, 2025
True to its mission to provide Alaskans access to safe, quality, affordable housing, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation has been addressing the unique housing needs of the state’s largest population center for more than 50 years.
Application Period Opens for $10,000 AHFC New Home Construction Rebate - Posted March 4, 2025
If you are building or purchasing a newly constructed, owner-occupied home that meets 5-Star Plus or higher energy efficiency standard, you could be eligible for $10,000 through AHFC’s New Home Construction Rebate.
AHFC Releases Annual Report for 2024 - Posted January 22, 2025
In January, AHFC published the FY2024 Annual Report. Learn about the people and programs making a difference for Alaska.
AHFC's Last Frontier Housing Initiative Jumpstarts Affordable Housing in Western & Southeast Alaska - Posted December 11, 2024
True to its mission to provide Alaskans access to safe, quality, affordable housing, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation continues to innovate new ways to support Alaska communities.
New Home Construction Buyers May Earn $10,000 Rebate - Posted December 2, 2024
New housing construction will be boosted with a $10,000 rebate paid to eligible owner-occupied homebuyers in the new year. Funding comes from a $7 million state appropriation to Alaska Housing Finance Corporation and is intended to make more new housing available to more Alaskans and relieve pressure on markets due to a lack of inventory.
Disaster Assistance Available for Juneau and Ketchikan Residents - Posted October 2, 2024
Across Alaska’s Southeast communities, many families have been impacted by recent tragedies. For Juneau and Ketchikan residents impacted by flooding and the Ketchikan landslide, assistance is available through the State of Alaska.
Celebrating Borealis Park: 40 New Affordable Housing Units in Fairbanks - Posted September 9, 2024
On September 4, 2024, the Alaska Corporation for Affordable Housing celebrated the completion of Borealis Park in Fairbanks with an open house and ribbon cutting. A subsidiary of AHFC, ACAH has now built 58 units of affordable housing benefitting Fairbanks residents.
Affordable Housing: Hundreds Of Homes Are the Right Thing For Alaska - Posted September 3, 2024
In 2011, the state of Alaska passed legislation allowing AHFC to establish a subsidiary to further the mission of providing Alaskans access to safe, quality, affordable housing through the acquisition, development, management, or operation of affordable housing. Since then, ACAH has helped develop more than 200 units of affordable housing throughout the state.
AHFC: Improving Rural Professional Housing For More Than 20 Years - Posted August 12, 2024
A lot of things can happen throughout the span of 20 years. In the case of Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, the agency’s investment in safe, quality, affordable housing serving educators, public safety officers, and healthcare professionals in rural Alaska has had big impacts on communities statewide.
A Survey of Alaska’s Housing Market - Posted July 30, 2024
Delivering on AHFC's mission includes gathering and evaluating market data that sheds light on current housing challenges facing Alaskans. Data gathered in a recent survey shows that rental and homeownership costs have continued to increase in Alaska since 2018.
Fighting Human Trafficking with SAFE-T - Posted May 1, 2024
In 2020, AHFC launched SAFE-T to help provide safe housing and services for survivors of human trafficking. For Madison, the program presented an opportunity to apply her academic and research interests to make a real impact for Alaskans.
Can Heat Pumps Keep Houses Warm, Cool Costs? - Posted March 20, 2024
Can heat pumps keep homes warm and save money at the same time? An AHFC study in Seward is looking to find the answer.
Apply Now for Youth Summer Camp and Activity Scholarships! - Posted March 15, 2024
The Youth Summer Camp and Activity Scholarship makes it possible for young Alaskans to attend a summer camp, take part in an activity, or participate in a sport of their choosing, with awards of up to $500.00 per youth. Families who participate in AHFC's public housing and housing voucher programs can apply now!
Relationships Make for a Successful Voucher Partnership - Posted January 3, 2024
The AHFC Housing Choice Voucher program can benefit both tenants and landlords who participate. To be successful, the program relies on relationships between all the parties involved: tenants, landlords and Alaska Housing.
Landlord Appreciation - Posted January 2, 2024
Partnering landlords across Alaska help AHFC deliver on the mission to provide Alaskans access to safe, quality, affordable housing. We are introducing Landlord Appreciation to thank them for their partnership.
HAPPP Accepting Grant Applications for Housing Projects - Posted May 31, 2023
Housing Alaskans: A Public-Private Partnership (HAPPP) is accepting grant applications for “top- off” funding of up to $150,000 for new construction and rehabilitation housing projects. The grant will provide funds for qualified housing projects ready to break ground or be completed in June 2023. The application deadline is Sunday, June 4, 2023.
Home Renovation Trends: Sustainable, Smart and More - Posted April 21, 2023
Sustainability, energy efficiency and functional living space that can serve multiple purposes are some of the home renovation trends for 2023.
Prep Your House to Avoid Spring Melt Problems - Posted April 7, 2023
As spring starts to make its appearance, now is a good time to prepare your house before the snow and ice begin to melt. Here are some tips from Alaska Housing experts.