The Community Safety & Development (CSD) program's mission is to strengthen the Municipality’s neighborhoods while building strong individuals, proud families and a vibrant community. CSD administers the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) awards from the federal government, partners with citywide organizations to further affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate-income families, and engages neighborhoods in long-term community development planning.
Five organizations will be accepting applications for ERA2, but please only apply once. Organizations have agreed to share applications with one another in the case that they are unable to fund a request for rental assistance. Applying multiple times will slow down the process and could put the funding for your request for rental assistance at risk.
If you need assistance choosing a program to apply to, please call 2-1-1
If you applied to the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness' (ACEH) program for rental assistance in February of 2025, you do not need to apply again. If you applied to NeighborWorks Alaska's (NWAK) CHANGE program, you also do not need to apply again. Both organizations have agreed to share your application with the organizations listed below. To do so, they need a signed Release of Information (ROI). Please check your email for the form, and if it is not in your inbox, please reach out to ACEH or NWAK directly to initiate that process.
Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness (ACEH)
ACEH is not accepting new applications. If you need to contact them about previous applications, use the following information:
Email: client+era2@aceh.org
Phone: (907) 921-3895
Choosing Our Roots (COR)
Choosing Our Roots (COR) exists to ensure all queer, Alaskan youth have safe homes, supportive communities, and opportunities to thrive. COR provides housing support and resource navigation services in Anchorage and the MatSu Valley, prioritizing queer young people aged 13-24 experiencing housing insecurity. COR operates SafeRoot Anchorage, a bridge housing program for adults aged 18-24 where Participants can learn essential life skills, build rental history, and connect to local resources with affirming, safe supports. As a small organization, COR often works from a waitlist and uses an individualized approach to meet each Participant’s unique needs.
Through local partnerships, COR can support young adults in Anchorage with rental assistance, case management, and stabilization through September 2025.
For updates on your application with COR, please email info@choosingourroots.org with the subject line ERA . You can also call (907) 764-6233 or text (907) 891-4917 for updates about your application.
Henning, Inc.
Henning Inc. is dedicated to improving the housing, health, and overall well-being of individuals and families in need. With deep knowledge of regional resources and services, we guide our clients toward opportunities that promote self-sufficiency and long-term stability. Our work begins by building trusted relationships with those we serve. We help individuals identify their financial, housing, health, and emotional needs, and then connect them with the appropriate support systems. Whether through direct services or strategic referrals, our goal is to remove barriers and provide clear pathways to stability.
We assist low-income families and individuals in navigating public assistance programs—helping them determine eligibility, complete applications, and access benefits that can transform their lives. For those requiring residential support, Henning Inc. provides hands-on assistance, ensuring that each client receives the help they need to thrive in a stable environment.
Housing remains one of the most urgent and complex challenges facing our community. Accessing safe, affordable housing can be daunting—especially for those who are unhoused, in the shelter system, or at risk of homelessness. Our case management team works closely with each individual to assess their situation, explore available housing options, connect with landlords, and navigate the application process. Once housed, our support continues through wraparound services such as representative payee assistance, occupational and group therapy, and help with everyday essentials like cleaning and shopping.
Henning Inc. will also be utilizing Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) funds to support individuals and families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds will provide vital relief to those currently unhoused, living in shelters, or at risk of losing their homes due to financial hardship.
For updates on your application with Henning, please email ERA@henninginc.org or call 907-230-7364
NeighborWorks Alaska (NWAK)
NeighborWorks Alaska (NWAK) Supportive Housing programs provide safe and stable housing opportunities to homeless individuals and families with disabilities through rental assistance grants. We foster stability and self-sufficiency for those most in need across Anchorage and Alaska's communities.
Households served through our Pathways to Stability Program (P2S) are eligible for up to 5 months of total assistance in a leased unit. The assistance period will begin on the date the household begins to receive Rent Relief services and end September 30, 2025.
This program is essential for those who are living in a place not meant for human habitation, residing in a congregate shelter, fleeing domestic violence or trafficking, residing in non-congregate shelters, families with minor children that are experiencing housing instability, and adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The P2S Program’s main focus is a pathway-to-stability initiative, prioritizing serving homeless individuals and families. By focusing on these vulnerable groups, the program directly aligns with and advances the goals outlined in the Anchored Home Plan to reduce homelessness in Anchorage.
For updates on your application with NWAK, please email shp2s@nwalaska.org or call (907) 677-8490
New Life Development (NLD)
At New Life Development, our mission is to empower individuals to integrate or reintegrate into society successfully. We believe in providing residential and crucial support services that promote independence and self-sufficiency, particularly for those transitioning from incarceration, substance abuse treatment or general homelessness. New Life Development offers housing in a clean, safe, and sober living environment, supported by 24-hour staffing, security, intensive case management, on-site NA/AA meetings, and help with securing permanent housing.
New Life Development will be utilizing Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) funding to support unhoused individuals and families to secure housing, assist those at risk of becoming unhoused due to financial hardship, and those who are in threat of having necessary utilities shut off. This includes direct financial support for those currently in eviction proceedings or pre-eviction proceedings.
For updates on your application with NLD, please email nld_era@newlifeak.org or call (907) 830-4065
United Way of Anchorage (UWA)
United Way of Anchorage is accepting applications for rental assistance through three different programs. They will use one application to do intake for all three programs.
UWA Home for Good
Home for Good is a permanent supportive housing project, with Southcentral Foundation and Alaska Behavioral Health providing services. Some people experience homelessness for a long time, coupled with disabling conditions. They need help to get on their feet and remain housed. Home for Good connects these people with housing and support services—a proven approach to breaking the cycle. Home for Good interrupts the cycle of emergency response systems, including jail, hospitals, safety centers and shelters. When community members receive housing and caseworker support, they have stable, sustainable ways to improve their lives.
UWA Eviction Diversion
By keeping tenants housed, we prevent costly, time-consuming eviction processes. Sometimes tenants miss rental payments due to job loss, unexpected expenses or sudden illnesses. We can use funds from grants and donations to cover past-due rents. When tenants can pay their rent going forward, we can make one-time payments to the landlords. We make these payments when tenants can afford their rents, moving forward. By assisting them and their landlords, we help prevent homelessness.
Apply to this program if you need help with past due rent, particularly if you have received a notice to quit or an eviction notice.
UWA Landlord Housing Partnership
Landlord Housing Partnership assists landlords who rent to community members with past evictions, poor credit histories or criminal records. The tenants receive case management services from health and social service nonprofits. Anchorage has few housing options, but landlords can help others overcome housing barriers. Sometimes tenants need support to help people secure and keep housing. Landlords receive resources to make rental units available for people exiting homelessness. Having experienced homelessness can complicate leasing rental units. We offer landlords financial backstops and incentives to sign and keep leases. All participants can access neutral, mutually beneficial spaces to communicate and third-party case management if issues arise.
Apply to this program if you are an individual or a family moving into housing after experiencing homelessness.
Click here to apply to UWA programs: https://tinyurl.com/ERA-UWA (APPLICATIONS CLOSED)
For updates on your application with UWA, please email era2@ak.org or call (907) 263-3806
Public Notices
2025
May 29, 2025
Notice of One Public Hearing and 30 Day Comment Period for the 2025 Action Plan | Click Here to Review the 2025 Action Plan | Public Comment | Recording | Presentation | Meeting ID : 268 476 850 249 6 | Passcode: bf352f43 | 6:00PM-7:00PM ZJ Loussac Library, Wilda Marston Theatre, 3600 Denali St, Anchorage AK | Public comment will run from 5/14/2025-6/13/2025
March 17, 2025
Notice of One HHAND Commission Work Session to create their annual report | Click here for the Teams Link | Meeting ID: 239 579 878 251 | Passcode: uk3tD2tP | 10:00AM-12:00PM Anchorage Health Department 4th floor conference room (#423), 825 L Street, Anchorage AK 99501.
March 11, 2025
Notice of One Public Hearing for The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report | The Municipality's report on accomplishments and progress towards the goals identified by the Consolidated Plan | Click Here to Review the 2024 CAPER | Click here to submit Public Comment | Recording | Presentation | Meeting ID: 263 232 032 743 | Passcode: Xs994qz7 | 6:00-7:00PM Loussac Library Wilda Marston Theatre, 3600 Denali St Anchorage AK| Public Comment runs from 3/2/25--3/17/25
January 2nd, 2025
Notice of One Public Hearing and 30 Day Comment Period for Multi-Year Action Plan Substantial Amendments (Click on the Year to review the associated Draft) | 2019 #13 2022 #4 | 2023 #2 | 2024 #1 | Click Here to Review the Presentation | Click Here to Watch the Recording | Meeting ID: 245 207 031 132 Passcode: Q4RzyR or call in +1 907-519-0237, 390 651 701# | 6:00-7:00PM Loussac Library Wilda Marston Theater, 3600 Denali St, Anchorage AK | Public Comment runs from 12/4/2024--1/04/2025
2024
December 2nd, 2024
Notice of One Public Hearing and 15-Day Comment Period for the 2019 Action Plan Substantial Amendment #12 | Click here to review the draft |Click here to submit public coment | Recording | Presentation | ICA Documents: Request for Funding Letter and Administrator Checklist | Meeting ID: 272 044 379 359 Passcode: RzUap9 or call in +1 907-519-0237, 484 838 826# | 6:00-7:00 PM Loussac Library Wilda Marston Theater, 3600 Denali Street, Anchorage. Public comment runs from 11/13/24--12/13/24
October 7, 2024
Notice of One Public Hearing and 15-Day Comment Period for the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) Grant Application | Click here to review the 2024 PRO Housing Grant Application | Click here to submit Public Comment | Recording | Meeting ID: 256 461 981 740 Passcode: TKJjp6 | 6:00-7:00pm Loussac Library Wilda Marston Theater, 3600 Denali Street, Anchorage.
October 2, 2024
HHAND Commission Worksession guest speaker Allen Kemplen, Fairview Community Council | Presentation | One-Pager
September 5, 2024
Notice of One Public Hearing & 30-Day Comment Period for Draft 2018 Annual Plan Substantial Amendment #4, Draft 2019 AP SA#11, Draft 2021 AP SA#4, Draft 2022 AP SA#3, Draft 2023 AP SA#1 | Click here to watch the recording | 6:00-7:00pm Loussac Library Wilda Marston Theater, 3600 Denali Street, Anchorage. call-in (907) 519-0237 ID: 282 751 278 664
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July 17, 2024
Notice of One Public Hearing & 30-Day Comment Period 2024 Annual Action Plan | Click here to join the meeting
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2024 Draft Action Plan | 6:00-7:00pm Loussac Library Wilda Marston Theater, 3600 Denali Street, Anchorage. call-in (907) 519-0237 ID: 714 396 018#.
April 3, 2024
HHAND Commission Worksession guest speaker Jessica Parks, ACEH |
Presentation
March 21, 2024
2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report Notice of Public Hearing and 15 Day Public Comment Period
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2023 CAPER | 3:00-4:00pm 825 L Street Rm #423 | Click here to join the meeting
March 6, 2024
HUD Programs and the HHAND Commission |
Presentation
January 16, 2024
Draft 2019 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment #10, Draft 2022 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment #2, Notice of One Public Hearing and 30-Day Public Comment Period 6:00-7:00pm Loussac Library Wilda Marston Theater, 3600 Denali Street, Anchorage. call-in (907) 519-0237 ID:
221 368 461 475 Passcode:
UcQqK7 Click here to join the meeting | Meeting Recording
2023
October 23, 2023 - HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Notice of Hearing & 15-Day Public Comment Period 2:00-3:00pm 825 L Street Rm #423 call-in (907) 519-0237 Conf. ID 970 201 546# Click here to join the meeting
August 14, 2023 - Public Notice of RFQ for AWAIC Harmony House 2nd Floor Renovation project. Hard copies are available at 825 L Street #506 contact: Larry Stokes (907) 343-4883. Project details are also available on the following links:
July 18, 2023 - Hearing for 2022 Action Plan Draft
825 L Street Rm #423 2PM - call-in (907) 519-0237 Conf. ID 253 082 336 748 Passcode: xxDnqD - Click here to join the meeting|
presentation materials
July 5, 2023 - Hearing for 2021 Action Plan Substantial Amendment #3 Final 825 L Street Rm #423 4PM - call-in (907) 519-0237 Conf. ID 410 946 3# Click here to join the meeting
May 31, 2023 - Hearing for 2021 AP SA#2 Draft & 2022 AP SA#1 Draft
825 L Street Rm #423 3:00-4:00PM call-in (907) 519-0237 Conf. ID 721 667 90# Microsoft Teams
January 31, 2023 - Deadline to submit Community Needs Questionnaire for Municipality of Anchorage Consolidated Plan, 2023-2027 Priorities