Nome Public Housing Nome, AK
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Nome is a Public Housing community in Nome, AK with 33 units reporting 76% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $1,121/month on average.
33
total units
76%
occupancy
$1,121
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $63,874/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,130/yr |
| People per unit | 4 |
| Moved in within last year | 32% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 20% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 44% |
How to apply at Nome
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 (~$1,121/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Nome 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 Nome?
Residents report average rents near $1,121/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 Nome?
Contact the management office in Nome. 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.