Alaska Housing Finance Corporation

4300 Boniface Pkwy, Anchorage, AK, 99504 · ~1,237 units under management

Call 9073308432

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Anchorage, AK (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Anchorage Borough

Who this agency serves

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation served 1,089 households across 1,237 units (88% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.7 people, an average annual income of $37,339, and pays an average of $821 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,089 of 1,237 units
Avg. household income
$37,339
Avg. rent paid by household
$821
Avg. household size
2.7 people
Households with children
50%
Head of household 62+
35%
Head of household with a disability
32%

Unit mix: 37% 1-bedroom, 24% 2-bedroom, 39% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 14 developments with an average score of 90 (High Performer).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
WrangellWrangell99 High PerformerUPCSJun 2022
KETCHIKANKetchikan98 High PerformerUPCSJun 2022
ValdezValdez96 High PerformerUPCSJun 2022
SITKASitka94 High PerformerUPCSJun 2022
KodiakKodiak93 High PerformerNSPIREMar 2024
Anchorage CentralAnchorage93 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2024
CordovaCordova90 High PerformerUPCSJun 2022
WasillaWasilla90 High PerformerUPCSJun 2022
JUNEAUJuneau89 StandardNSPIREJun 2024
ANCHORAGE EASTAnchorage85 StandardNSPIREAug 2024
FAIRBANKSFairbanks83 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
ANCHORAGE SOUTHAnchorage83 StandardNSPIREAug 2024
NomeNome83 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
BethelBethel77 StandardNSPIREJul 2024

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$47,300
2 people$54,050
3 people$60,800
4 people$67,550
5 people$73,000
6 people$78,400
7 people$83,800
8 people$89,200

Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Alaska Housing Finance Corporation directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Anchorage, AK

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Alaska Housing Finance Corporation directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.