June is National Homeownership Month. At Alaska Housing, we hear from our communities that homeownership can represent financial accomplishment, a feeling of stability or the foundation upon which to build a family and community. For many, it is a cherished dream.

Employees at Alaska Housing are guided every day by our shared mission to provide Alaskans access to safe, quality, affordable housing. Part of this mission is to help make the dream of homeownership achievable for Alaskans.

We do this by helping families find a firm footing through affordable public housing, by offering homebuyer education courses taught by knowledgeable experts, by providing mortgage and home renovation loans and through our residential energy efficiency programs.

While there have been challenges to the dream of homeownership in the past few years, trends show that first time homebuyers are successfully returning to the market and that younger generations are increasingly choosing homeownership over renting.

Alaska Housing is here to offer support to these new homeowners. We do so in collaboration with our partners in finance, homebuilding, mortgage lending and servicing.

Homeownership is a process that starts long before placing an offer on a house and extends past the signing of closing documents. At Alaska Housing, we feel privileged to play a part in every step of that journey. 

— Bryan

Summer Jobs for Young Adults

Do you know a young person hoping to earn money and gain work experience this summer?

Alaska Housing’s Summer Student Program offers temporary work to continuing students between the ages of 16 and 22. Positions are available in six Alaska communities.  

“It does teach you what the world has to offer and what you should expect from it, as well as building a work ethic,” said one recent participant.

Employee Spotlight | Meet Jerusha

As a Compliance Officer for Alaska Housing’s audit department, Jerusha Gatfield helps property owners ensure compliance with affordable housing regulations and policies. From Jerusha’s perspective, she and the property owners share the goal of offering Alaskans quality housing.

“I think most people who provide affordable housing want to offer a safe, comfortable place for people to live.”

Featured Lender: Emily Pippin

Emily Pippin is a Mortgage Loan Originator with Nuvision Credit Union in Anchorage.

“AHFC is hands down one of the best local businesses to work with. Their knowledge and willingness to go the extra mile to help Alaskans is what makes them the clear choice for most of my clients – great rates do not hurt either!”

See Our List of All Featured Lenders

How Landlords Can Participate in Housing Choice Vouchers

Landlords who sign up to accept Housing Choice Vouchers can rely on dependable, convenient rental subsidies paid directly by AHFC. Participating landlords still use their own screening process to select tenants and enter into a standard lease agreement with their renters.

Visit our website to learn more about helping renters secure affordable housing.

No-Cost Homebuyer Education for Alaskans

HomeChoice^TM is a six-hour no-cost class that offers prospective homebuyers a full overview of the homebuying process and the opportunity to ask questions of knowledgeable experts.

The class is now available again for in-person learning and can also be completed as a webinar. Whether you prefer to get away from your computer screen or to participate in the class from the comfort of your home, sign up today.

Energy Efficiency Can Transform Homes

Simple actions like investing in insulation and weatherization, installing energy-efficient lighting and upgrading appliances can yield significant savings for homeowners.

Alaska Housing offers practical tips and resources for homeowners looking for ways to improve the comfort of their home while managing energy costs.