Rent Assistance in Alaska

Last checked: November 2026. Benefits Explorer is a directory. We do not provide rent money or decide who gets help, and each program makes its own decisions.

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) is the center of rental help here, but most of its role is long-term: owned rental units and vouchers in 16 communities. Its Homeless Assistance Program money goes to agencies rather than individuals, so a household behind on rent needs to reach a local provider, most easily through Alaska 2-1-1.

AHFC's pandemic Rent Relief program paid landlords and utilities with federal money starting in February 2021. We found no current application for it on the AHFC pages we could open, so don't plan around it.

Where to Start in Alaska

Alaska 2-1-1

AHFC directs anyone homeless or at risk of homelessness here. Phone help runs Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and online help is available at any hour. Dial 2-1-1 or the toll-free number.

Visit website · Phone: 800-478-2221 · Accepting applications when last checked

AHFC housing vouchers and rental units

AHFC offers owned rental units and voucher programs in 16 Alaska communities. Its waiting list status page names lists by community, including voucher lists in Fairbanks, Juneau and Mat-Su, but carries no date, so confirm with the local office before applying. This is long-term help and will not stop an eviction this month.

Visit website · Phone: 800-478-2432 · Call or check the website to confirm it is open

AHFC Statewide Homeless Housing Office

AHFC's contact point on homeless housing, which it says is open to all Alaskans. AHFC awards Homeless Assistance Program funds to agencies that aim to prevent homelessness or rapidly re-house people, not to individuals, so ask which agencies near you have funds. Toll-free outside Anchorage at 833-330-8255.

Visit website · Phone: 907-330-8255 · Call or check the website to confirm it is open

Local Rent Help in Alaska

Catholic Social Services Third Ave Resource and Navigation Center (Anchorage)

Catholic Social Services directs requests for rental or utility assistance to this center. Funding and limits are not stated, so ask what is available when you call.

Visit website · Phone: 907-222-7388 · Call or check the website to confirm it is open

Facing Eviction in Alaska?

The Alaska Court System's notice to quit flyer gives 7 days to pay all the rent owed or move out when rent is unpaid, or 30 days if the home has a federally backed mortgage or is covered housing. After the notice ends, a landlord can file a Forcible Entry and Detainer case and the tenant is served a Summons. The first hearing decides only whether the tenant moves out, and a later trial covers money. A tenant who does not respond risks a default judgment. Read the official guidance

Free or low-cost legal help: Alaska Legal Services Corporation. Free civil legal help for low-income Alaskans, including eviction concerns, through its statewide intake line. A separate Landlord and Tenant Helpline staffed by volunteer attorneys is free to tenants and landlords, Monday through Thursday, 6 to 8 pm, at 855-743-1001. Visit website · Phone: 1-888-478-2572

This page is general information, not legal advice. Don't ignore a notice or court papers, because eviction deadlines can be short.

More Help in Alaska

Want other options? See our full rent assistance guide, including how to spot a scam, or see your options. That form is not an application for rent assistance. If you submit it, Benefits Explorer and its partners may contact you.

Alaska Rent Assistance Questions

Is Alaska Housing Rent Relief still open?

We found no current application on AHFC's pages. The most recent application period we could find was September 13 to October 1, 2021, in an AHFC post from that year. Call Alaska 2-1-1 at 800-478-2221 for what is funded now.

Who helps with back rent in Anchorage?

Catholic Social Services sends rental and utility requests to its Third Ave Resource and Navigation Center at 907-222-7388. Alaska 2-1-1 can also search for other providers, including in smaller communities.

How long do I have after a notice for unpaid rent in Alaska?

The Alaska Court System's flyer says 7 days to pay all rent owed or move out, or 30 days for homes with a federally backed mortgage or other covered housing. The flyer links to a court form that helps you check whether the 30-day rule applies.

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