The Kodiak Island Borough has the highest rent in the state. That’s according to a publication from the Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development.
Housing
City pressure, fire dangers push homeless resources over capacity
Homeless shelters are being filled beyond capacity as more people get pushed out of homeless camps towards social services.
HUD seeks input on Alaska Native, American Indian housing
A federal agency wants to create a committee to bridge the gap between federal housing programs and Native communities.
Unalaska explores tax breaks for housing renovations
Unalaska’s City Council wants to look into expanding tax breaks to encourage renovations that create new housing.
As The Number Of Homeless Students Soars, How Schools Can Serve Them Better
Finding homeless students is a challenge, as are resources and red tape. The new federal education law includes new mandates and some extra money to assist districts in helping more students.
A Decade Out From The Mortgage Crisis, Former Homeowners Still Grasp For Stability
With ruined credit ratings atop financial loss, two ex-homeowners tell their story in the mortgage meltdown aftermath. They’re wary of jumping back into the market, even if that likelihood is far off.