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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. Everything below is drawn from federal HUD datasets, with the source and refresh date for each one shown at the bottom of the page. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing authority
- Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,293
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $59,650
- HUD-recorded properties
- 34
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is administered by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, (907) 330-8432. Housing authorities — not landlords, and not this website — decide who is eligible, run the waiting lists and issue vouchers.
HUD identifies this authority by the code AK001. It reports 0 Housing Choice Voucher units and 1,237 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Matanuska-Susitna Borough is in HUD’s Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $119,300).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $41,800 |
| 2 people | $47,750 |
| 3 people | $53,700 |
| 4 people | $59,650 |
| 5 people | $64,450 |
| 6 people | $69,200 |
| 7 people | $74,000 |
| 8 people | $78,750 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,100 | $41,800 | $66,850 |
| 2 people | $28,650 | $47,750 | $76,400 |
| 3 people | $34,150 | $53,700 | $85,950 |
| 4 people | $41,250 | $59,650 | $95,450 |
| 5 people | $48,350 | $64,450 | $103,100 |
| 6 people | $55,450 | $69,200 | $110,750 |
| 7 people | $62,550 | $74,000 | $118,400 |
| 8 people | $69,650 | $78,750 | $126,000 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
FY2027 Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rents for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $929 | $988 | $1,293 | $1,790 | $2,161 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $929 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $988 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,293 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,790 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,161 / month |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027. 91 FR 56156 (published 2026-09-01). Effective 2026-10-01 except areas where HUD received a valid reevaluation request. HUD area code METRO11260N02170. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
HUD records 34 subsidised or tax-credit properties in this county. Each is listed below under the program that federal records actually associate it with. None of these listings means a unit is currently vacant or that applications are open.
HUD-Assisted Properties
Properties with an active HUD subsidy contract, such as Project-Based Section 8, Section 202 housing for the elderly, or Section 811 housing for people with disabilities.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Pines | 413 E Aspen Ave, Wasilla 99654 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (907) 357-0469 |
| Bridgeway Community Housing | 5780 West Parks Highway, Wasilla 99654 | HUD-Assisted Property | 6 assisted | (907) 357-0469 |
| Cranberry Ridge | 11881 W Mid Valley Way, Houston 99623 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (907) 892-8998 |
| DAYBREAK APARTMENTS (CMI) | 2080 N Hemmer Rd, Palmer 99645 | HUD-Assisted Property | 19 assisted | (907) 745-6019 |
| Deneki House | 222 E Danna Ave, Wasilla 99654 | HUD-Assisted Property | 7 assisted | (907) 357-0256 |
| FIREWEED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT | 1075 S Check St Ste 202, Wasilla 99654 | HUD-Assisted Property | 24 assisted | (907) 357-0322 |
| Mid-Valley Manor | 11913 W Mid Valley Way, Houston 99623 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (907) 892-8998 |
| Old Mat Road Phase 1 | 3700 E Old Matanuska Rd, Wasilla 99654 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (907) 357-0256 |
| Palmer Manor | 327 E Auklet Ave, Palmer 99645 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (907) 745-2110 |
| Sutton Annex | 15838 N Glenn Hwy, Sutton 99674 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (907) 745-1372 |
| Sutton Manor | 15816 N Glenn Hwy, Sutton 99674 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (907) 745-1372 |
| Winter Rose | 1075 S Check St Ste 102, Wasilla 99654 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (907) 357-0469 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
Public Housing Developments
Developments owned or operated by a public housing authority.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wasilla | 1201 S Century Cir, Wasilla 99654 | Public Housing Development | 32 total | (907) 330-8432 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
LIHTC Affordable Properties
Properties financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. LIHTC is a financing program, not Section 8 — rent is restricted, but a tax-credit property is not required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and may have its own separate waiting list.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIRCHES I | 251 E KALLI CIR, WASILLA 99654 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 32 assisted | — |
| BIRCHES II | 240 E KALLI CIR, WASILLA 99654 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 28 assisted | — |
| CHINOOK VILLA | 1200 S CENTURY CIR, WASILLA 99654 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 31 assisted | — |
| CHUGACH COLONY ESTATES | 1102 S CHUGACH ST, PALMER 99645 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 28 assisted | — |
| COLONY ESTATES | 831 S CHUGACH ST, PALMER 99645 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 20 assisted | — |
| CREEKWOOD APTS | 1910 N CREEKWOOD PARK CIR, PALMER 99645 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| EAGLE RIDGE OF PALMER | 1775 N THUMA ST, PALMER 99645 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 32 assisted | — |
| EAGLE RIDGE TOWNHOMES | 1775 NORTH THUMA, PALMER 99645 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 33 total | — |
| EAGLES NEST SENIOR HOUSING | 110 E FRANK SMITH WAY, WASILLA 99654 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 17 assisted | — |
| FOREST HILLS I | 1001 N LUCILLE ST, WASILLA 99654 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| FOREST HILLS PHASE II | 1011 N LUCILLE ST, WASILLA 99654 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 17 total | — |
| HUNTER CREEK APTS. OF PALMER, LP | 855 WEST FERN AVENUE, PALMER 99645 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 32 total | — |
| KNIK MANOR | 1351 S CENTURY CIR, WASILLA 99654 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 17 assisted | — |
| RAVEN TREE COURT | 1310 S CENTURY CIR, WASILLA 99654 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 11 assisted | — |
| RIDGECREST | 199 E KALLI CIR, WASILLA 99654 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| SUSITNA PLACE APTS | 1310 S CENTURY CIR, WASILLA 99654 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| VISTA ROSE PHASE I | 1250 N LUCILLE ST, WASILLA 99654 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 44 total | — |
| VISTA ROSE PHASE II | 1240 N LUCILLE ST, WASILLA 99654 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 36 total | — |
| WILLOW POINTE APTS | 925 SOUTH CHUGACH, PALMER 99645 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 total | — |
| YENLO PHASE I AND II | 402-451 NORTH YENLO STREET, WASILLA 99654 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 37 total | — |
| YENLO SQUARE | 402 N YENLO ST, WASILLA 99654 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 34 assisted | — |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
How to apply
Contact the administering housing authority
Named above. Only they can tell you whether a waiting list is open.
Check the income limits
In the table above for your household size. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or families experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before. It is usually free and rarely published online.
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 14 May 2025 · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).