Resources for AHFC Tenants
Alaskans living in AHFC-Owned housing or using vouchers for private rental properties can access these resources.
Employment Library
The AHFC Employment Library provides information, resources and tips to help potential applicants on their career journey.
Education and Employment Classes
Alaska Housing offers free education and employment-related classes to housing assistance participants and applicants. Classes are taught by experienced and credentialed educators.
Financial Literacy Courses and Resources
Each family in the Step program must have one adult family member complete a financial literacy course by the end of the first year of participation. There are four options available to complete the requirement. A collection of online resources are also available to help enhance financial literacy.
Scholarships
Alaska Housing offers an annual Education Scholarship that can help AHFC tenants and voucher holders advance their career goals through education. The AHFC Youth Summer Camp and Activity Scholarship helps eligible young Alaskans to attend a summer camp or participate in an activity of their choosing.
Hardship Policy & Bridge Process
There may be times when individuals face life circumstances that can affect their income. Alaska Housing’s hardship policy addresses such situations through the Bridge Process. Families must submit a Bridge Application along with appropriate documentation to begin the process.
Step Extension
The Step Extension process helps support families approaching the end of their Step term who are anticipated to experience a high shelter burden. The extension combined with Jumpstart participation is meant to help families reach self-sufficiency.
RENTCafé
Alaska Housing is now offering RENTCafé, a new and convenient way to keep track of housing information online. With RENTCafé, participants can:
- Save your spot in response to a waitlist update
- Review and update information
- Review waiting list details
- Find caseworker contact information
- Access housing assistance details
- Complete certifications
- Upload documents
Housing Voucher Forms
AHFC’s Housing Voucher Form Library has forms available to download for anyone enrolled in the Housing Voucher online briefing. If you are not receiving a voucher, please contact your local AHFC office before completing and submitting any of these forms.
Access the Online Voucher Briefing here.
Voucher Grievances and Appeals
Voucher applicants and participants may appeal certain decisions made by AHFC. Learn more about the appeals process or contact your local AHFC office for information and assistance.
- Applicant Informal Review
- Rent Change Informal Hearing
- Participant Informal Hearing
- Minimum Rent Exemption
Voucher Portability
Portability allows an eligible voucher applicant or participant to move anywhere in the United States where there is a housing agency operating the applicable voucher program. AHFC is a Moving to Work (MTW) agency and has criteria that restrict the reasons voucher program applicants and participants may move.
Learn more about Voucher Portability, including criteria for eligibility and what steps need to be taken before moving.