Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Wasilla, AK
There are 24 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Wasilla with roughly 514 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $416 to $512 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Wasilla
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Wasilla
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Rose Phase I LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Ridgecrest LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Yenlo Phase I and Ii LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Vista Rose Phase Ii LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Yenlo Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Birches I LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Chinook Villa LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Wasilla Public Housing | 32 | $512 | — |
| Alderview LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Birches Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Eagles Nest Senior Housing LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Raven Tree Court LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Forest Hills I LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Susitna Place Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Knik Manor LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Forest Hills Phase Ii LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Fireweed Housing Development §811 | 15 | $416 | — |
| Deneki House §811 | 7 | — | — |
| Glacier Valley Homes Inc. §811 | 5 | — | — |
| South Colony Apartments §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Aspen Pines §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Bridgeway Community Housing §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Old Mat Road §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Winter Rose §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Wasilla (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yenlo Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Birches Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Wasilla
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasilla Public Housing | 32 | $512 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Wasilla
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Rose Phase I LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Ridgecrest LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Yenlo Phase I and Ii LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Vista Rose Phase Ii LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Birches I LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Chinook Villa LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Alderview LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Eagles Nest Senior Housing LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Raven Tree Court LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Forest Hills I LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Susitna Place Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Knik Manor LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Forest Hills Phase Ii LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Wasilla
- 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
- Palmer, AK
- Anchorage, AK
- Fairbanks, AK
- Juneau, AK
- Kodiak, 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.