Category: News Releases

Energy efficiency and healthy homes classes for homeowners - Posted November 15, 2018
The free classes are designed to empower attendees with knowledge to make smart, informed decisions when making home upgrades or improving home comfort. Classes will cover lighting and appliances, air leakage and sealing, indoor air quality and crawl spaces...
Fairbanks family improves energy efficiency, saves money - Posted November 15, 2018
When Christopher Carr and his family were considering the purchase of a home in Fairbanks that was built in 1969, they could see that the home was not insulated well and was losing energy out of every corner...
Rural overcrowding: A different view of homelessness - Posted November 15, 2018
This year, our board of directors held their August meeting in Nome. For one meeting each year, the board meets in a community outside of Anchorage in order to experience the challenges and opportunities in other communities in Alaska that we serve...
Digital mortgage tool matches Alaskans with homegrown home loans - Posted October 11, 2018
Searching for the right home loan for what may be the biggest single purchase an Alaskan makes can feel intimidating and downright other-worldly. An online mortgage tool created by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation was released this fall to help Alaskans identify the right financing for their future home...
Deadline Nears for Alaskans Seeking Affordable Housing - Posted March 22, 2018
The Housing Choice Voucher program in Anchorage provides rental support for low-income Alaskans to obtain housing provided by landlords in the private sector. A lottery will determine participant placement...
Juneau Workshop offers regional and national expertise in energy efficiency for public facilities - Posted March 13, 2018
Facility personnel from throughout Alaska have been invited to learn best practices from local experts and identify challenges when formulating a successful energy management strategy. A widely recognized expert in the field of energy management, Tim Janos, will also provide a national perspective...
Fairbanks Workshop offers regional and national expertise in energy efficiency for public facilities - Posted March 13, 2018
Facility personnel from throughout Alaska have been invited to learn best practices from local experts and identify challenges when formulating a successful energy management strategy. A widely recognized expert in the field of energy management, Tim Janos, will also provide a national perspective...
Grants support housing that attracts qualified personnel for community-development - Posted March 1, 2018
One community is without a village public safety officer despite advertising for two years. Another community houses its two teachers in an aging mobile home that was severely damaged by a storm. Alaska Housing, in partnership with the Rasmuson Foundation, announces $2 million in THHP grants to support housing construction in four rural Alaska communities...
Assessment Details Characteristics of Housing across Alaska - Posted January 23, 2018
Today's challenges to housing in Alaska include affordability, old or inadequate construction, inefficient use of energy. Tomorrow's challenges include more aging Alaskans and a transient population that is impacting communities, according to a 2018 Housing Assessment...
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation releases annual report; nearly $30 million dividend announced - Posted January 11, 2018
Highlighted accomplishments published in the report include: A dividend of $29.4 million to the state; 209 units of affordable housing units developed or upgraded through the Greater Opportunities for Affordable Living program...
Funding announced for communities looking to increase affordable housing - Posted December 28, 2017
Nearly 2,400 Alaskans sought emergency shelter between July and September 2017, according to information collected from homeless providers and reported through the Alaska Homeless Information System...
The Raypolds narrowly escape the silent killer - Posted November 30, 2017
Federal tax overhaul may impact AHFC - Posted November 21, 2017
Honoring Dan Fauske - Posted April 10, 2017
Dan built AHFC with heart, intellect, and a can-do attitude, engaging the same with people from all walks of life.
Energy Efficiency NOW Conference Promotes Building Science - Posted March 28, 2017
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) EE NOW conference for real estate professionals, home and commercial builders, appraisers, building managers, architects and engineers.
Housing waiting list lottery for those needing assistance opening in Anchorage - Posted June 28, 2016
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, June 28, 2016 Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) is opening its Anchorage Housing Choice Voucher program waiting list July 1 to individuals and families in need of housing. The waiting list will be open through July 30.
Home Energy Rebate Program to be suspended effective March 25, 2016 - Posted February 24, 2016
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, Feb. 24, 2016 Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) today announces the closure of the waitlist to new participants in the Home Energy Rebate program. The closure of the waitlist is effective at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2016.
Ridgeline Terrace 70 new units eases housing crunch in Anchorage - Posted January 8, 2016
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, January 8, 2016 - An affordable and energy-efficient housing complex accommodating 70 families in the Mountain View neighborhood of East Anchorage opens today. Ridgeline Terrace is the biggest project Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) has constructed since 1998.
North Pole homebuilder leads in energy efficiency - Posted November 6, 2015
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, November 6, 2015 - Brannon Richart, owner of Intella Homes, is the recipient of Alaska Housing Finance Corporations (AHFC) inaugural Builder of the Year award. The award recognizes the builder for constructing the most energy-efficient 6 Star home in 2015. Read full article...
Anchorage Receives Housing Vouchers for Individuals Coming Out of Prison - Posted October 26, 2015
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, Oct. 26, 2015 Leaders of the State of Alaskas Department of Corrections (DOC) and Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) expanding AHFCs Tenant Based Rental Assistance program to individuals coming out of a correctional institution.