Fairbanks, AK Low Income Housing

Fairbanks, AK Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Fairbanks, AK

How do I qualify for low income housing in Fairbanks, AK?
To qualify for low income housing in Alaska, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Fairbanks, AK

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Fairbanks, AK, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Fairbanks, AK. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

List of Low Income Housing in or near Fairbanks, AK

Parkwest Apartments - Fairbanks

2006 Sandvik Road
Fairbanks, AK - 99709
(907) 479-4918
Parkwest Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Parkwest Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Fairbanks North Star County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Chenana Apartments - Fairbanks

5190 Amherst Drive (office)
Fairbanks, AK - 99709
(907) 479-4690
Chenana Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Chenana Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Fairbanks North Star County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Moore Street Senior Apartments - Fairbanks

1420 Moore Street
Fairbanks, AK - 99701
(907) 479-4450
Moore Street Senior Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Moore Street Senior Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Fairbanks North Star County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Executive Estates - Low Rent Housing Apartments - Fairbanks

1620 Washington Drive
Fairbanks, AK - 99709
(907) 479-3655
Executive Estates provides Low Rent Family Housing. This property was built in 1978 and consists of 108 rentals. These rentals are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these apartments and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are interested in renting at Executive Estates please contact them directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements , availability...see full details
Fairbanks North Star County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Little Dipper - Low Rent Housing Apartments - Fairbanks

1910 Turner St
Fairbanks, AK - 99701
(907) 452-6092
Little Dipper Apartments is a Low Rent Family Community . This property was built in 1973 and consists of 51 rentals. These rentals are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these apartments and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are interested in renting at Little Dipper Apartments please contact them directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, a...see full details
Fairbanks North Star County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fairbanks Neighborhood Housing Services

Fairbanks Neighborhood Housing Services - Fairbanks

1427 Gillam Way Ave
Fairbanks, AK -
(907) 451-7230
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Financial Management Budget Counseling Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing...see full details
Fairbanks North Star County

Golden Towers Apartments - Fairbanks

330 Third Avenue
Fairbanks, AK - 99701
(907) 456-1852
Golden Towers Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Golden Towers Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Fairbanks North Star County
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Fairbanks, AK

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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