Affordable Housing

What is Affordable Housing?

  • The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines housing affordability for a household as paying no more than 30 percent of the annual income for housing-related costs. Families who pay more than 30 percent are considered burdened, and those who pay more than 50 percent severely burdened. Using this general guideline, a family making $60,000 a year should spend no more than $1,500 a month for rent and utilities. Alternatively, if this same family were to spend their housing budget on mortgage, property tax, and home insurance, (excluding utilities and maintenance costs), it would be able to afford a $250,000 home, assuming the full 20% ($50,000) downpayment. Clearly, families with higher incomes have greater flexibility in their housing options, while families with lower incomes have limited choices and/or are overburdened with housing costs.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING RFP RESPONSE

To review the proposal to the Halibut Point Road Affordable Housing RFP, click on the following links below:
1. Original Proposal - written portion Get Acrobatdrawings Get Acrobat
2. Three Revised Concept Drawings, submitted Monday, January 21, 2008. Option 1B Get Acrobat
Option 1D Get Acrobat Option 1E Get Acrobat
3. Additional Options: 6F One, 6F Two, 6F Three, 6F Four, 6F Five, 6F Six, Site Plan Aerial, Site Notes Options, 5A One, 5A Four, 5A Five, 5A Six, Site Plan Aerial, Site Notes Options
4. Additional Graphics received 2/11/08: Site Section Close Up, 5A Site Perspective,
Site Plan 1 Site SectionsGet AcrobatSite Plan 1 Aerial 5AGet Acrobat Site Plan 1 5A SiteGet Acrobat
Site Plan 1 Aerial 6FGet Acrobat
5. Graphics received on 4/15/08: Site Plan 1 Option 5A, Site Plan Option 5A alt,
Site Plan Option 5B, Site Plan Option 7A

Weatherization Assistance Program

  • The Alaska Community Development Corporation (ACDC) administers the Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program and is currently serving Sitka. Improvements include air-sealing, carbon monoxide testing, exterior doors, heating safety and repair, insulation, ventilation, windows, etc. Download an application today! For more information, please call ACDC at 1-800-478-8080 x100.
  • Download the informational flyer here, which includes the income guidelines.

HOME Opportunity Program

  • The HOME Opportunity Program (HOP) still has funding to assist with your purchase needs. Visit the HOP page for program details and information.

    Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) will be in Sitka the 12th and 13th of May to present the HOMEChoice workshop. This FREE 8 hour course helps prospective home buyers work their way through the decisions and steps that buying a home can entail. The course is a requirement to be eligible for HOP assistance. After completion, your HOMEChoice certificate is valid for two years! Take the course now, buy your house later. For more information about the seminar, visit AHFC website at:
    http://www.ahfc.state.ak.us/workshops/homechoice.cfm

Housing Reports

 
Erika Knox -- HOME Opportunity Program Grant Manager

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