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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.
Cuando se trata de comprar una casa, hay muchos mitos por ahí. Uno de las más comunes es que necesita hacer un pago inicial del 20%.
Building Housing and Community - Posted August 21, 2024
On Aug. 15, Cook Inlet Housing Authority hosted a grand opening ceremony celebrating the second phase of Ch'bala Corners, an affordable housing property and the result of more than a decade of work and collaboration.
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 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.
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.
National Cousins Day - Posted July 24, 2024
Cousins Hannah and Erin spent much of their childhoods on opposite sides of the country. Now, they are both growing their professional careers at Alaska Housing Finance Corporation and are each other's biggest supporters.
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.
For Grant, a second generation landlord from Ketchikan, partnering with AHFC to provide housing to Alaskans is a family tradition.
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.
Como originador de préstamos hipotecarios en Residential Mortgage, parte del trabajo de Mark Gust es encontrar soluciones para los habitantes de Alaska que enfrentan obstáculos para ser propietarios de vivienda. Mark dijo que, en su experiencia, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation ha sido una opción para encontrar respuestas para sus clientes.
In May, AHFC leadership attended the third annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference where Governor Dunleavy discussed three energy bills passed by the 33rd Alaska Legislature.
Caring for Her Community - Posted June 3, 2024
A Senior Loan Officer at Cornerstone Home Lending, Nancy Hudson offers Alaskan homebuyers the same insights and down-to-earth counseling she gives to her own family.
When an opportunity came along with Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, Tanya jumped at the chance to help people throughout her hometown of Juneau.
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.
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.
For more than four decades, NeighborWorks Alaska has been looking at ways to provide affordable housing for those who need it most.
At Alaska Housing, summer job opportunities are now available! Students between the ages of 16 and 22 are eligible to apply for summer work that could include groundskeeping, building maintenance or office work.
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.