National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF)
Forecasted
The National Housing Trust Fund, run by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, funds the development and preservation of affordable rental housing for extremely low-income Alaskans outside Anchorage.
Funder: Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (full application) | July 2027 (pre-application)
Funding Amounts: Typical annual allocation approx. $3,000,000; award size and duration vary by project, 30-year affordability required.
Summary: Supports the development and preservation of affordable rental housing for extremely low-income households in Alaska (outside Anchorage), administered via the GOAL program.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and details may shift; projects must commit to at least 30 years of affordability.
Description
The National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF), managed by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC), is a federal block grant program established to expand and preserve the supply of affordable rental housing for extremely low-income households in Alaska, with a focus on areas outside Anchorage. Funds may be used for acquisition, new construction, or reconstruction of non-luxury housing with suitable amenities. The NHTF is administered through the annual Greater Opportunities for Affordable Living (GOAL) competitive funding round, which also coordinates with other major affordable housing programs such as the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), HOME Investment Partnership, and Senior Citizens Housing Development Fund.
