Fairbanks Public Housing Fairbanks, AK
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fairbanks is a Public Housing community in Fairbanks, AK with 165 units reporting 78% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $836/month on average.
165
total units
78%
occupancy
$836
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 7th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Map → |
| Average household income | $34,626/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,337/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 57% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 83% |
| One-bedroom share | 40% |
How to apply at Fairbanks
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 401 7th Ave, Fairbanks; 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 (~$836/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Fairbanks
- Lacey Street Apts LIHTC
- Northward Building LIHTCPB Section 8
- Northward / Lacey Street LIHTC
- Executive Estates PB Section 8
- Golden Towers PB Section 8
- Park West Apts LIHTC
- Parkwest Apartments PB Section 8
- Weeks Field Estates Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Weeks Field Estates Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Chenana Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mary a Nordale House Foundation §811 | Fairbanks | 0.8 km |
| Little Dipper Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fairbanks | 1.4 km |
| South Vista Haven LIHTC | Fairbanks | 2 km |
| Raven Estates Apts LIHTC | Fairbanks | 2.5 km |
| Harding House §811 | Fairbanks | 3.4 km |
| Marybeth Hafele House Foundation §811 | Fairbanks | 3.5 km |
| Moore Street Seniors, Inc. §202 Senior | Fairbanks | 5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Fairbanks
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks?
Residents report average rents near $836/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 Fairbanks?
Contact the management office at 401 7th Ave in Fairbanks. 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.