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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Fairbanks North Star 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
- $1,553
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $58,150
- HUD-recorded properties
- 22
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Fairbanks North Star 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough
Fairbanks North Star Borough is in HUD’s Fairbanks-College, AK MSA income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $116,300).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $40,750 |
| 2 people | $46,550 |
| 3 people | $52,350 |
| 4 people | $58,150 |
| 5 people | $62,850 |
| 6 people | $67,500 |
| 7 people | $72,150 |
| 8 people | $76,800 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,450 | $40,750 | $65,150 |
| 2 people | $27,950 | $46,550 | $74,450 |
| 3 people | $34,150 | $52,350 | $83,750 |
| 4 people | $41,250 | $58,150 | $93,050 |
| 5 people | $48,350 | $62,850 | $100,500 |
| 6 people | $55,450 | $67,500 | $107,950 |
| 7 people | $62,550 | $72,150 | $115,400 |
| 8 people | $69,650 | $76,800 | $122,850 |
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 Fairbanks-College, AK MSA area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $1,081 | $1,187 | $1,553 | $2,150 | $2,596 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,081 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,187 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,553 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,150 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,596 / 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 METRO21820M21820. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Fairbanks North Star Borough
HUD records 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew J. Flodin Apartments | 2980 Mack Blvd, Fairbanks 99709 | HUD-Assisted Property | 8 assisted | (907) 456-8901 |
| Chenana Apartments | 5190 Amherst Dr Ofc, Fairbanks 99709 | HUD-Assisted Property | 51 assisted | (907) 479-4690 |
| EXECUTIVE ESTATES | 1620 Washington Dr, Fairbanks 99709 | HUD-Assisted Property | 108 assisted | (907) 479-3655 |
| GOLDEN TOWERS APARTMENTS | 330 3rd Ave, Fairbanks 99701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 96 assisted | (907) 456-1852 |
| Harding House | 1508 25th Ave, Fairbanks 99701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 6 assisted | (907) 452-3000 |
| Ivan V. Fosheim House | 4455 Condor Ct, Fairbanks 99709 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (907) 456-8901 |
| Jack & Virginia Wright House | 721 E 8th Ave, North Pole 99705 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (907) 456-8901 |
| JOHN L. NOYES HOUSE FOUNDATION | 3747 Erickson Ave, Fairbanks 99709 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (907) 456-8901 |
| John L. Turner House | 11 Steelhead Rd, Fairbanks 99709 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (907) 745-2110 |
| Little Dipper Apartments | 1910 Turner St, Fairbanks 99701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 30 assisted | (907) 452-6092 |
| Mary A. Nordale House | 594 Slater Dr, Fairbanks 99701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (907) 456-8901 |
| Marybeth Hafele House | 430 Craig Ave, Fairbanks 99701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (907) 452-1095 |
| MOORE STREET SENIOR APARTMENTS | 1420 Moore St, Fairbanks 99701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 19 assisted | (907) 479-4450 |
| PARKWEST APARTMENTS | 2012 Sandvik St, Fairbanks 99709 | HUD-Assisted Property | 82 assisted | (907) 479-4918 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAIRBANKS | 401 7th Ave, Fairbanks 99701 | Public Housing Development | 165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LACEY STREET APTS (NORTHWARD) | 455 THIRD AVENUE, FAIRBANKS 99701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 174 assisted | — |
| LITTLE DIPPER APTS | 1910 TURNER ST, FAIRBANKS 99701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 52 assisted | — |
| MLH MANOR | 301 7TH AVENUE, FAIRBANKS 99701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 34 total | — |
| PARK WEST APTS | 2012 SANDVIK ST, FAIRBANKS 99709 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 81 assisted | — |
| RIVER POINT VILLAGE | 2589 CHIEF WILLIAM DR, FAIRBANKS 99709 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 25 assisted | — |
| WEEKS FIELD ESTATES PHASE I | 1301 KELLUM ST, FAIRBANKS 99701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 73 assisted | — |
| WEEKS FIELD ESTATES PHASE II | 1301 KELLUM ST, FAIRBANKS 99701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 56 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).