The next round of applications for the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund will go out for competition on Monday, July 27, 2026, for projects that create affordable and middle-income housing opportunities. Developers are encouraged to apply for the $2 million competitive funding opportunity by the deadline on Monday, August 31 at 4:30 p.m. Late submissions will not be accepted.  

The Juneau Affordable Housing Fund (JAHF) allows for-profit developers, non-profit organizations, public and regional housing authorities, and tribal governments to apply for grants or loans to cover capital costs associated with the development of housing.  

Since 2021, the fund’s grants and loans have supported new construction and rehabilitation of existing housing stock to provide housing for seniors, vulnerable populations, and low- and middle-income residents. The JAHF has awarded over $14 million in housing loans and grants to 19 projects which are projected to create 316 additional housing units and bring over $91 million worth of new investment to the community. 

For more information about the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund, including eligibility guidelines, the application process, and previously funded projects, visit the JAHF website. An informational public meeting about the application process will be held on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 3 p.m. AKDT via Zoom. 

For questions, contact [email protected]. 

The City and Borough of Juneau and the Juneau Coordination Transportation Coalition are collecting public feedback on Juneau’s transportation needs. Share your input via survey response at bit.ly/4w6cTLR by midnight on Monday, July 27. Responses will inform updates to the Juneau Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan. 

The Juneau Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan identifies transportation needs and service gaps and establishes priorities for coordinated transportation projects serving older adults, people with disabilities, and lower-income households. Survey responses will help identify where transportation is unavailable, does not adequately meet community needs, or is difficult to use. The results will inform future transportation service and funding priorities. 

For more information on the Transportation Plan or the Juneau Coordinated Transportation Coalition, visit the CBJ Community Development’s Juneau Coordination Transportation Coalition webpage or contact CBJ Senior Planner Forrest Courtney at [email protected]. 

Beginning Monday, June 1, the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Community Development Department (CDD) will offer “Planner on Call” services on Mondays and Tuesdays only.  

Currently, the Permit Center offers walk-in services from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, for assistance with zoning and construction questions, public information requests, and registration on the Civic Access public portal.  

Due to staff shortages and the high volume of applications, planning staff will focus on existing cases, projects and developments. Walk-in consultations will be limited to Mondays and Tuesdays.  

“With Juneau’s limited building season, it’s critical we get cases to the Planning Commission and turn around building and zoning permits as quickly as possible,” said Minta Montalbo, Acting Planning Manager. “With our limited staff, we are prioritizing projects already in the works.” 

Residents seeking information on a specific property are encouraged to submit an online General Inquiry through Civic Access or submit a public records request. Messages left on the Planner on Call line with zoning or other planning questions will continue to be answered in the order received.  

Applicants with questions about their permit or case can find status updates, submit materials, or schedule an inspection through their Civic Access portal. 

For more information on Community Development services, visit the Community Development website page.