The vouchers allow people to find housing anywhere in the municipality including Girdwood, Eagle River and Eklutna.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Renters who need help paying for housing have a new option — they can apply for anby getting on a newly-opened wait list with the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation.
Stone said the need for housing in the Anchorage Bowl is high, based on the number of people who have already applied to the income-based program in the five days since the list opened. Depending on the individual situation, a portion of the rent is paid directly to the landlord. Stone said people who make at or below 50% of the area median income are encouraged to apply. The agency offers anApplications are taken online but people who don’t have access to computers or need assistance applying can also go to the AHFC Office at 440 East Benson Boulevard and receive help in-person, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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