Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Fairbanks, AK
There are 25 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fairbanks with roughly 1,448 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $315 to $836 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Fairbanks
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fairbanks
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey Street Apts LIHTC | 184 | — | — |
| Northward Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 177 | — | — |
| Northward / Lacey Street LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Fairbanks Public Housing | 165 | $836 | — |
| Executive Estates PB Section 8 | 101 | $404 | — |
| Golden Towers PB Section 8 | 96 | $529 | — |
| Park West Apts LIHTC | 83 | — | — |
| Parkwest Apartments PB Section 8 | 82 | $521 | — |
| Weeks Field Estates Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Weeks Field Estates Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Chenana Apartments PB Section 8 | 51 | $385 | — |
| Mlh Manor LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Little Dipper Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | $315 | — |
| River Point Village LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Raven Estates Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| South Vista Haven LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Moore Street Seniors, Inc. §202 Senior | 19 | $611 | — |
| Ivan V. Fosheim House §811 | 9 | — | — |
| Andrew J. Flodin Apartments Foundat §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Executive Estates PB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
| Harding House §811 | 6 | — | — |
| John L Noyes House §811 | 4 | — | — |
| John L.turner House Foundation §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Mary a Nordale House Foundation §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Marybeth Hafele House Foundation §811 | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Fairbanks (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northward Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 177 | — | — |
| Executive Estates PB Section 8 | 101 | $404 | — |
| Golden Towers PB Section 8 | 96 | $529 | — |
| Parkwest Apartments PB Section 8 | 82 | $521 | — |
| Weeks Field Estates Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Weeks Field Estates Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Chenana Apartments PB Section 8 | 51 | $385 | — |
| Little Dipper Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | $315 | — |
| Executive Estates PB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Fairbanks
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks Public Housing | 165 | $836 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Fairbanks
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey Street Apts LIHTC | 184 | — | — |
| Northward / Lacey Street LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Park West Apts LIHTC | 83 | — | — |
| Mlh Manor LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| River Point Village LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Raven Estates Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| South Vista Haven LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Fairbanks
- 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
- Anchorage, AK
- Juneau, AK
- Kodiak, AK
- Wasilla, AK
- Palmer, AK
- Eagle River, AK
- Ketchikan, AK
- Seward, AK
- Homer, AK
- Kenai, AK
- Soldotna, AK
- Sitka, AK
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.