Anchorage Central Public Housing Anchorage, AK
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Anchorage Central is a Public Housing community in Anchorage, AK with 120 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $492/month on average.
120
total units
100%
occupancy
$492
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1281 E 19th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,787/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,797/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Anchorage Central
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1281 E 19th Ave, Anchorage; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$492/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Anchorage
- Anchorage East Public Housing
- Anchorage South Public Housing
- Jewel Lake Villa LIHTC
- Jewell Lake Villa LIHTC
- Jewel Lake Villas PB Section 8
- Chugach View PB Section 8
- Loussac Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Chester Park Estates LIHTCPB Section 8
- Chester Creek LIHTC
- Town Square LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stephens Park Apts PB Section 8 | Anchorage | 1.1 km |
| Adelaide Sro Project LIHTC | Anchorage | 2 km |
| The Adelaide Lp LIHTC | Anchorage | 2 km |
| Loussac-sogn LIHTC | Anchorage | 2 km |
| Connolly Square, Inc §202 Senior | Anchorage | 2 km |
| A.a.s.c. Housing 1, Inc. §811 | Anchorage | 2 km |
| Qanchi Place LIHTC | Anchorage | 2.8 km |
| Hillpoint Park LIHTC | Anchorage | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Anchorage
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Anchorage Central have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Anchorage Central?
Residents report average rents near $492/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Anchorage Central?
Contact the management office at 1281 E 19th Ave in Anchorage. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.