Empowering Choice Housing Program
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Alaska
Approved in 2012, the Empowering Choice Housing Program is a referral based housing assistance program, designed to meet the housing needs of individuals or families displaced by domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In partnership with housing programs operated by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC), families are eligible to receive rental assistance through AHFC, either through a housing voucher program or preferential placement on public housing waiting lists.
Other Eligibility Requirements
Victims of domestic violence
Total Funding
$1,500,000
Funding Source
Dedicated funding stream
Funding Year
2022
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Utilities
Food or household essentials
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Amount Calculation Method
Program offers a fixed amount per month