National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF)
The Alaska NHTF supports new construction, acquisition, and reconstruction of affordable housing for extremely low-income households outside Anchorage, coordinated with other housing programs via the GOAL program.
Funder: Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (HTF allocation plan/Annual Action Plan amendment submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Recent annual allocation approx. $3,000,000; award amounts and availability may vary annually; minimum 80% for rental housing, up to 10% for homeownership, up to 10% for admin costs.
Summary: Supports the production or preservation of affordable housing in Alaska (outside Anchorage) through acquisition, new construction, and reconstruction, administered via the GOAL program.
Description
The National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) is a federal program designed to increase and preserve the supply of affordable housing, primarily for extremely low-income households. In Alaska, the program is administered by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC), with funds allocated for use outside of Anchorage through the Greater Opportunities for Affordable Living (GOAL) program. NHTF resources may be used for acquisition, new construction, and reconstruction of non-luxury housing with appropriate amenities. The program is structured to coordinate with other affordable housing initiatives, including the Low Income Housing Tax Credit, HOME Investment Partnership, and Senior Citizens Housing Development Fund, allowing applicants to pursue multiple funding sources through a unified process.
