Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Kenai, AK
There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Kenai with roughly 168 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
6
assisted properties
168
subsidized units
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typical rent
—
median wait
Map of subsidized housing in Kenai
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Kenai
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Aurora Vista Kenai I-iii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Aurora Vista 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Aurora Vista I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Aurora Vista Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Aurora Vista Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Kenai (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Aurora Vista 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Aurora Vista I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Aurora Vista Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Aurora Vista Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Kenai
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Vista Kenai I-iii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Kenai
- 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
- Homer, AK
- Seward, AK
- Soldotna, AK
- Anchorage, AK
- Fairbanks, AK
- Juneau, AK
- Kodiak, AK
- Wasilla, AK
- Palmer, AK
- Eagle River, AK
- Ketchikan, AK
- Sitka, AK
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.