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Elderly Low Income Rental Program (Elderly Low Rent)

What is it?

Since 1986, Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority has offered a Elderly Low Income Rental Program or Low Rent for the Elderly Program to provide affordable rental opportunities for individuals and couples who hold the recognized status of "Senior" in the Southeast Alaska Communities. Having a variety of locations in this program, we offer single bedroom units in Angoon, Craig, Hoonah, Hydaburg, Kake, Klawock and Saxman. Additionally, our goal is to expand these programs into other communities whereever and whenever possible. Our goal is to provide the housing criteria necessary to contribute to elderly well being, personal outlook, self esteem and continuing self sufficiency. "The side effect of providing these series of programs is overwhelming joy... especially with the elderly who hold the pride and wisdom of our century " say Kari Metz, the Rental Program Coordinator for THRHA. "It is essential that the the elderly be extended every benefit of living in America and housing should be a given. They are our heritage afterall ".

Please note that this program is not to be considered Emergency Housing! Below is a list of Emergency Housing available by community.

Juneau- Aware Shelter (For women & children)- (907) 586-1090
Juneau- St. Vincent- (907) 789-6706
Juneau- The Glory Hole- (907) 586-4159
Juneau- Tlingit & Haida TANF (Tribal Assistance for Needy Families)- (907) 789-4264
Juneau- State of Alaska H&SS Public Assistance (ATAP)- (907) 465-3551 or (800) 748-3551

Ketchikan- State of Alaska H&SS Public Assistance (ATAP)- (907) 225-2135 or (800) 478-2135
Ketchikan- Tlingit & Haida TANF (Tribal Assistance for Needy Families)- (907) 225-2033 (This office covers communities of Craig, Haines, Hoonah, Hydaburg, Klawock, Klukwan, Petersburg, Prince of Wales, Saxman & Wrangell)

Sitka- State of Alaska H&SS Public Assistance (ATAP)- (907) 747-8234or (800) 478-8234
Sitka- Tlingit & Haida TANF (Tribal Assistance for Needy Families)- (907) 747-3790 (This office covers communities of Angoon & Kake also)

Program Terms

Program Qualifiers to determine eligibility

Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority's Elderly Low Rent program is designed to allow eligible individuals and couples to opportunities with affordable rentals. In order to assist us in prioritizing the most critical cases, each application we receive is subject to preference points based on criteria listed below. (*)Depending on certain rental programs you may be applying for, a Native Preference category is available for 21 points. As an applicant, it will be your responsibility to provide the necessary documentation to support your request for points. A thorough investigation into your provided documentation may be conducted. Our focus for placement is based on a needs/urgency determination. Please note that preference to available rentals is given to the elderly and handicap-disabled applicants.

Category	Points
Resides in the community	5
Disabled/Handicapped	25
Substandard or Homeless	16
Terminal Illness	4
Veteran Status	2
Displaced	20
Rent Burden	14
Working Family	2
Elderly (over 65)	19
*Native Preference	21

What's Next for Me?

Let's get started!

The Elderly Low Income or Elderly Low Rent Program is available to the general public of Southeast Alaska, please read the eligibility requirements before downloading or submitting your application. The next step is to fill out the application and submit it to the Low Rent Program Manager. Here's your check list for required application information..

Fill out Low Rent Application Packet form. (Links below)
Completed and signed copies of IRS tax returns including W2 and wage schedule s for the past 3 years (both applicants if applicable).
Copies of your Social Security Cards (all household members).
Copies of Tribal Enrollment or Certificate Degree of Indian Blood (if applicable).
Copy(s) of valid and current driver's license (both applicants if applicable).

Should you have any questions, you may contact Kari Metz, Valerie Gamble-Houston or Sally Joseph in our Housing Management Department at (907) 780-6868 or Email us HERE. We strongly encourage you to fill out the application first since much of the answers we'll have for you are based on information provided to us from your application. You can deliver your application and associate required information (indicated above) to our main office at 5446 Jenkins Drive, Juneau Alaska 99801. You can also mail it to us at P.O. Box 32237, Juneau Alaska 99803-2237. You can also fax it to us at (907) 780-6895. Make sure you review your application in it's entirety and that you've included all necessary information, especially your signature before submitting it to us. Failure to do so may result in a longer processing time.

Download Low Rent Application

Download and Fill out Direct-Pay Application

Download 2009 Dividend Assignment of Rights (application form)