Homeless Assistance in Alaska
Locate emergency shelters, federal programs, state assistance, financial aid, healthcare, and employment support available to Alaska residents.
Emergency Housing & Shelter
Immediate options for Alaska residents who need a safe place to stay tonight.
Emergency Shelters
Find available shelter beds tonight across Alaska. Call 211 for real-time availability and directions to the nearest open shelter in your area.
Get StartedFamily & Youth Shelters
Specialized shelters for families with children and unaccompanied youth in Alaska. Safe environments with case management and wraparound support.
Get StartedVeterans Emergency Housing
Dedicated emergency housing for Alaska veterans. HUD-VASH vouchers and VA-funded supportive services are available statewide. Call 1-877-4AID-VET.
Get StartedFederal Assistance Programs
Federal programs available to eligible Alaska residents regardless of city or county.
HUD Continuum of Care
Primary federal program organizing housing and services for homeless individuals in Alaska. CoC regions provide transitional and permanent supportive housing.
Get StartedEmergency Solutions Grants
Funds emergency shelters, street outreach, homeless prevention, and rapid re-housing. Alaska receives federal ESG funding distributed through local providers.
Get StartedHousing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
Rental assistance vouchers for very low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals. Apply through your local Alaska Public Housing Authority.
Get StartedHUD-VASH (Veterans)
Combines Section 8 housing vouchers with VA supportive services for veterans experiencing homelessness. Available across multiple Alaska locations.
Get StartedPATH Program (Mental Health)
Outreach, case management, and mental health support for homeless individuals. Operated through Alaska community mental health centers statewide.
Get StartedSNAP Food Assistance
Helps low-income Alaska residents buy food. Apply at your local benefits office. No permanent address required to apply.
Get StartedAlaska State Programs
Programs funded or operated specifically by Alaska for residents experiencing homelessness.
Alaska Housing & Homeless Program
AHFC administers federal and state housing programs including emergency housing, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing across Alaska.
Get StartedAlaska Temporary Assistance (ATA)
Cash assistance for Alaska families with children in temporary financial need. Apply through the Division of Public Assistance at any DHSS office.
Get StartedAlaska Medicaid
Comprehensive health coverage for low-income Alaskans including individuals, families, pregnant women, and disabled residents.
Get StartedAlaska Housing Programs
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation provides affordable housing resources, rental assistance, and housing grants for low-income Alaska residents.
Get StartedAlaska Workforce & Employment
Free job training, resume help, and career placement through Alaska’s Workforce Development programs. Find your nearest office at the link below.
Get StartedLIHEAP Energy Assistance
Helps low-income Alaska households pay heating and cooling bills. Distributed through local community action agencies. Call 211 to find your provider.
Get StartedLocal Resources by City
Major Alaska cities with dedicated homeless services and housing authorities.
Anchorage
Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness — homeless services, shelter placement, and housing assistance for Anchorage area residents experiencing homelessness.
Get StartedFairbanks
Interior Alaska CoC — emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rapid re-housing services for individuals and families in the Fairbanks area.
Get StartedJuneau
AWARE Shelter — housing resources, case management, and emergency assistance for Juneau area residents experiencing homelessness.
Get StartedFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about getting homeless assistance in Alaska.
- HUD-VASH — Section 8 vouchers specifically for veterans with VA case management
- SSVF — Rapid re-housing and prevention for veteran families
- Alaska Veterans Housing — Affordable housing and support for Alaska veterans
Assistance by State
Select a state to view its specific homeless assistance programs and resources.
