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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.
Transforming Lives Through Housing - Posted March 19, 2024
Juneau Housing First exists with the mission to end homelessness and achieve equity, health and dignity through housing, connection to services and community. For one resident, access to safe housing and services has been transformative.
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!
Protect Your Home from Flooding This Spring - Posted March 13, 2024
AHFC’s Research and Rural Development department has tips to help homeowners avoid flooding as the snow melts this spring.
The ABCs of a Second Mortgage for Renovation - Posted March 1, 2024
Learn how a Second Mortgage through AHFC can help bring your home renovation dreams to life.
Highlights from Energy Efficiency NOW Training 2024 - Posted February 29, 2024
In February 2024, AHFC's Research and Rural Development department joined Alaska building and real estate professionals for two days of energy efficiency training.
HomeChoice™ Empodera a los Compradores de Vivienda de Alaska - Posted February 27, 2024
Los especialistas en divulgación de Alaska Housing han aportado valor a los posibles compradores de vivienda durante décadas a través de HomeChoice™, una clase educativa gratuita para compradores de vivienda.
Independent Living Means ‘Everything’ - Posted February 21, 2024
For Cian, it was important to find housing that balanced both accessibility and independence. He found the home he was looking for at Alaska Housing’s Williwa Manor property.
Building and Real Estate Professionals: Register for Energy Efficiency NOW 2024 - Posted February 13, 2024
This two-day training will provide professionals with the chance to learn from industry experts, network with their peers and share information about energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings.
Putting His Best Efforts In For Residents - Posted February 7, 2024
As a Maintenance Mechanic for Glacier View, AHFC's housing location in Seward for seniors and individuals with disabilities, John knows others depend on him every day. It's a responsibility he takes seriously, managing maintenance requests “in a very swift and timely manner, leaving it better than when I found it.”
A Unique Perspective on Senior Housing - Posted January 10, 2024
As a Wasilla resident who spent years helping seniors find housing in the community, Evelyn has long understood how important it is to older residents. Today Evelyn is a resident of AHFC's senior housing complex in Wasilla and is experiencing its value first hand.
Using Her Skills to Help the Community - Posted January 3, 2024
As a member of AHFC's Audit department, Kaitlin partners with grantees to make a difference in communities across the state.
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.
2023: The Year in Stories - Posted December 29, 2023
As we look back at 2023, Alaska Housing had the privilege of telling some incredible stories about Alaskans.
Coming Home to Make a Difference - Posted December 19, 2023
Decades after his family lived in public housing in Ketchikan, Con is helping others in the same location as Lead Maintenance Mechanic. In doing so, Con is following in his grandfather's footsteps and continuing a tradition of ensuring Alaskans have access to safe, quality, affordable housing.
'I Felt Like I Was Home' - Posted December 12, 2023
For years, Walter wondered what it would be like to live at Glacier View, AHFC's housing assistance location in Seward for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Now a Glacier View resident, he has his answer: “It is better than I thought.”
Overcoming Obstacles to Homeownership - Posted December 5, 2023
Hard work, the help of knowledgeable experts and utilizing AHFC's resources allowed one young Alaskan to achieve his goal of purchasing his own home.
Helping Others Through Housing Choice Vouchers - Posted December 1, 2023
For more than two decades, landlord John has been helping tenants in Ketchikan find access to safe, affordable, quality housing through AHFC's Housing Choice Vouchers.
Application Closing Soon for Interior Regional Housing Authority Homeowner Assistance - Posted November 28, 2023
Apply for Interior Regional Housing Authority Homeowner Assistance by Dec. 1, 2023.