Bethel Public Housing Bethel, AK
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bethel is a Public Housing community in Bethel, AK with 117 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $1,215/month on average.
117
total units
92%
occupancy
$1,215
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $57,620/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,339/yr |
| People per unit | 4.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 28% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 54% |
How to apply at Bethel
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; 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 (~$1,215/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Bethel
- Ayalpik Apartments PB Section 8
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bethel 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 Bethel?
Residents report average rents near $1,215/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 Bethel?
Contact the management office in Bethel. 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.