Section 8 Waiting Lists in Alaska

As of July 21st, 2023, there are 5 Section 8 waiting lists that are open now, opening soon, or always open in Alaska.

To apply to an open Section 8 waiting list in Alaska, you need to submit a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) application to the respective housing authority that has an open waiting list. Here are the waiting lists with their respective openings:

• The Fairbanks, Alaska Section 8 waiting list has been open since February 1st, 2018.
• The Homer, Alaska Section 8 waiting list has been open since February 1st, 2018.
• The Juneau and Petersburg, Alaska Section 8 waiting list has been open since February 1st, 2018.
• The Ketchikan, Alaska Section 8 waiting list has been open since February 1st, 2018.
• The Kodiak, Alaska Section 8 waiting list has been open since February 1st, 2018.
• The Sitka, Alaska Section 8 waiting list has been open since February 1st, 2018.
• The Soldotna, Alaska Section 8 waiting list has been open since February 1st, 2018.
• The Valdez, Alaska Section 8 waiting list has been open since February 1st, 2018.
• The Wrangell, Alaska Section 8 waiting list has been open since February 1st, 2018.
• The Wasilla, Alaska Section 8 waiting list has been open since October 5th, 2020.

You can apply to these waiting lists by submitting your Section 8 HCV application to the respective housing authorities on or after their opening dates.

As of June 28th, 2024, none of the Section 8 waiting lists in Alaska have preferences for seniors. Further details about the eligibility and preference criteria for each waiting list can be found on Affordable Housing Online or through the Public Housing Authority.

No, you do not have to live in Alaska to apply to an open waiting list in the state. However, many waiting lists do have preferences for local residents and commuters.