Waiting List Opens April 1 for Anchorage Housing Choice Vouchers

March 27, 2023 at 9:48am in Community, Public Housing, Renting
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The period to apply for the Housing Choice Voucher waitlist for the Municipality of Anchorage, Girdwood, Eagle River, Eklutna and communities in between opens soon!

Housing Choice Vouchers help low-income households, older Alaskans, and individuals with disabilities afford safe housing. Housing Choice Vouchers allow an eligible household to select a unit in the private market to rent, and AHFC pays a portion of the household’s rent directly to the landlord. Because housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments — including housing suitable for larger households.

The application period opens on Saturday, April 1, 2023 and closes on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Alaska Time.

One-on-one application assistance and translation services will be available. Every applicant has an equal opportunity to be ranked at the top of the list whether you apply on the first day or the last day of the month.

Check Your Eligibility

  • Eligibility to receive a Housing Choice Voucher is based on income. Families whose income is at or below 50 percent of the area median income are encouraged to apply. The maximum income level varies depending on the size of your household. There is no minimum income requirement. Click here to calculate your income eligibility for an Anchorage Housing Choice Voucher.
  • 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 that are not currently living within the Municipality of Anchorage, but plan to move into the area, may apply.
  • Learn more about Housing Choice Vouchers and the eligibility requirements.

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