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The Alaska Housing Trust aims to reduce homelessness through the creation and retention of an adequate supply of affordable housing. It will support housing projects serving those at 80% or less of the area median income (AMI)*, with priority for those at 30% or less of AMI.
A broad-based coalition has been formed to advocate for creation of the Alaska Housing Trust to be administered by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. At the current time, the coalition is comprised of numerous organizations, including the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation, United Way, Love In the Name of Christ, Wells Fargo, and AARP. The Housing Trust Coalition is continually seeking new members
Important Update!
Governor Sarah Palin has introduced the legislation that creates the Housing Trust Structure inside Alaska Housing Finance Corporation! We are so pleased to have the Governor's support and we look forward to continuing to build momentum for this important piece of legislation.
HB 324 and SB 231 have received two committees of referral You can track the progress of the bill by clicking the bill numbers.
To view or download the video ' The Alaska Housing Trust: Opportunity Begins With a Home' click on the link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2234489410850159265
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* Area median income (AMI) is defined as the median family income for the area, adjusted for household size, as determined annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. In Anchorage, the AMI for a family of three is $21,500. In the Northwest Arctic Borough, that number is $18,400.
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