Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Anchorage, AK
There are 82 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Anchorage with roughly 4,144 assisted units — including 17 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 58 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $315 to $922 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Anchorage
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Anchorage
Section 8 apartments in Anchorage (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewel Lake Villas PB Section 8 | 123 | $515 | — |
| Chugach View PB Section 8 | 120 | $503 | — |
| Loussac Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Chester Park Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 115 | $813 | — |
| Grass Creek Village I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Trailside Heights I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Eklutna Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Chester Creek Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | $764 | — |
| Mountain View Village Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Mountain View Village Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Trailside Heights Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Mountain View Village Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Stephens Park Apts PB Section 8 | 30 | $389 | — |
| Mountain View Village I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Lumen Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Anchorage
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage East Public Housing | 188 | $777 | — |
| Anchorage South Public Housing | 177 | $922 | — |
| Anchorage Central Public Housing | 120 | $492 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Anchorage
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewel Lake Villa LIHTC | 129 | — | — |
| Jewell Lake Villa LIHTC | 125 | — | — |
| Chester Creek LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Town Square LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Hampstead Health LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Hampstead Heath Apts LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Spruce View LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Spruce View LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Brighton Park LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Grass Creek Village LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Creekside Manor LIHTC | 79 | — | — |
| Adelaide Sro Project LIHTC | 73 | — | — |
| The Adelaide Lp LIHTC | 73 | — | — |
| Ridgeline Terrace LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Strawberry Village LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Anchorage
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Eagle River, AK
- Girdwood, AK
- Fairbanks, AK
- Juneau, AK
- Kodiak, AK
- Wasilla, AK
- Palmer, AK
- Ketchikan, AK
- Seward, AK
- Homer, AK
- Kenai, AK
- Soldotna, AK
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.