Category: Public Housing
Maintaining Homes, Building Relationships: 25 Years at Alaska Housing
- Posted May 7, 2025
As Lead Maintenance Mechanic in Cordova for Alaska Housing, Martin has worked besides hundreds of families in his two and a half decades. His favorite part of the job is getting to know the residents.
Apply Before April 30 For Anchorage Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist
- Posted April 24, 2025
The application period for placement on the Anchorage Housing Choice Voucher waitlist closes on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Alaska Time. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply.
Education Scholarships Now Available for AHFC Tenants: Advance Your Career Goals with up to $2,500
- Posted April 15, 2025
Scholarship awardees can receive assistance up to $2,500 to help them achieve a variety of career goals — from technical training to college tuition.
Anchorage Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist Open to Applications at Alaska Housing Finance Corporation through April 30, 2025
- Posted April 4, 2025
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – April 4, 2025 –Alaska Housing Finance Corporation is accepting applications for its Housing Choice Voucher waitlist in Anchorage. Housing Choice Vouchers are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, allowing eligible participants to select a unit in the private rental market with AHFC paying a a portion of the tenant’s rent to the landlord.
Open for Applications: Anchorage Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist
- Posted April 1, 2025
Apply to be on the waitlist for a Housing Choice Voucher in the Municipality of Anchorage, including Girdwood, Eagle River, Eklutna and communities in between. The application period closes on April 30th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Alaska Time. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply.
Anchorage Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Opens April 1
- Posted March 27, 2025
The period to apply to be on the waitlist for a Housing Choice Voucher in the Municipality of Anchorage, including Girdwood, Eagle River, Eklutna and communities in between opens on April 1, 2025. Housing Choice Vouchers help low-income households, including older Alaskans and individuals with disabilities, afford safe housing. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply.
Sign up for Summer Fun! Apply for the Youth Summer Camp and Activity Scholarship!
- Posted March 17, 2025
With awards of up to $500 per youth, Alaska Housing's Youth Summer Camp and Activity Scholarship gives young Alaskans the opportunity to participate in fun activities, play sports and learn new skills.
Protecting Residents Through Emergency Preparedness
- Posted February 26, 2025
At AHFC, employees are mission-focused on providing Alaskans access to safe, quality, affordable housing. In the Facilities Management department this includes thinking ahead and ensuring preventative measures are in place to keep public housing residents safe during extreme weather.
Finding a Golden Community
- Posted December 23, 2024
William says he values the relationships he has built with staff members and other residents at Golden Towers over the past decade.
Finding a Career Fit with Alaska Housing
- Posted November 27, 2024
When a family friend told Geneva there was a job opening in AHFC’s Public Housing Department in Juneau, it seemed like a great fit. The family friend was right. Geneva applied that morning, interviewed three hours later and soon after began a new role with Alaska Housing. Today, Geneva is an Asset Technician, serving as a property manager for two public housing locations: Cedar Park and perhaps fittingly, Geneva Woods.
Happiness Is A New Playground In Kodiak
- Posted September 20, 2024
Completed in summer 2023 as part of several ongoing upgrades at Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s 40 unit affordable housing facility, a new play area is something the entire community now enjoys.
‘I Think Alaska Housing Chose Me’
- Posted September 9, 2024
With a background in the medical field, on paper Jane's transition to working in housing may have seemed unusual. But her experience as a medical assistant and her current role as a Housing Program Specialist are built on the same foundation – assisting others.
Finding Hope and Home at Glacier View
- Posted September 9, 2024
In the face of several challenges, Tonya found a new home – and a path forward.
A Rewarding Career
- Posted August 7, 2024
When Kyle applied for a position at AHFC, he had already worked in property management and was familiar with the industry. He wanted the next stage of his career to make a difference for his community and found that opportunity at Alaska Housing.
Achieving Her Goals with Jumpstart
- Posted July 17, 2024
For Megan, participating in Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s programs has led her on a journey of increased financial stability. Along with a lot of hard work, she credits the Jumpstart program for helping her on her path.
Taking the Steps to Build a New Life
- Posted July 10, 2024
After moving herself and her children out of a dangerous living situation, Tammie utilized AHFC's Step program to grow in confidence while she built a new life.
Backup Generator Installation Protects Residents
- Posted June 26, 2024
At AHFC, employees work behind the scenes to plan for the future and help ensure continued access to safe, quality, affordable housing for residents of public housing properties. Recently, a project that had been in planning for more than three years came to fruition and two backup generators were installed at senior and disabled housing properties.
Making a Career Out of Helping Others
- Posted May 29, 2024
When an opportunity came along with Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, Tanya jumped at the chance to help people throughout her hometown of Juneau.
Gaining Experiences and Perspective at Alaska Housing
- Posted May 22, 2024
William said that his grandfather's advice motivated him to apply for a summer job at Alaska Housing, but it was the people he met on the job who inspired him to consider a career at the corporation.
Celebrating Seniors and Their Stories
- Posted May 15, 2024
Alaska’s senior population is unique and diverse, representing the many cultures and experiences that have shaped our state. Their contributions have been fundamental to Alaska’s ongoing success and development. May is Older Americans Month, which provides an opportunity to celebrate seniors while also highlighting the needs of this vibrant – and growing – population.