Juneau renters: Apply now for statewide rental assistance program

Juneau renters can now apply for up to 12 months of assistance to pay for their rent and/or utilities through the statewide Alaska Housing Rent Relief program. Apply at AlaskaHousingRelief.org or call 1-833-440-0420.

The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation will administer up to $200 million in federal funds to eligible Alaskan renters through the COVID-19 rent relief program. The application period opened today, February 16, and applications will be accepted until March 5 at 11:59 p.m. Payments will be directed to landlords, property managers, and utilities.

Under the program, up to 12 months of financial assistance can be provided to pay rent and/or utility expenses. To be eligible, you must demonstrate negative economic or financial hardship due directly or indirectly to the pandemic and demonstrate a risk of housing instability and/or homelessness.

To see if you qualify and to apply, go to AlaskaHousingRelief.org. Additional information is available by reviewing this fact sheet, reading these FAQs, or by calling or texting the word “relief” to 1-833-440-0420.