Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Juneau

Affordability

Juneau has 8 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 271 units available to income-qualified renters. Median rent, median household income, and renter share data are not available for this city at this time.

Safety

According to the Juneau Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Juneau had a violent crime rate of 516 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Juneau

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Juneau scores a 1 out of 100 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 34 out of 100 (Some Transit) for transit access, and 31 out of 100 for bikeability. These scores reflect conditions near the specific properties listed on this page, not the city as a whole.

Juneau's geography -- a coastal city without road connections to the broader highway system -- makes a personal vehicle important for most daily trips, though some transit options are available.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 16 public schools serve Juneau across 1 district, including 8 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high schools, and 3 other schools. Ratings and quality vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Renting in Juneau, AK

Juneau is known for having one of the higher costs of living in Alaska, driven largely by its remote location and limited road access. Affordable and income-based housing here can offer meaningful savings compared to the private market.

Lease Lantern tracks 8 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties in Juneau, with a combined 271 units across the city. Income limits for these programs are set by HUD based on the area median income for Juneau Borough.

• Program types available: HUD-assisted, Section 8, and LIHTC properties
• Who qualifies: Eligibility is based on household income relative to HUD area median income limits for Juneau Borough
• Rent structure: Depending on the program, rent is typically capped at 30% of your adjusted gross income or set at a fixed affordable rate

To find current income limits and learn whether you may qualify, visit HUD's official income limits tool at huduser.gov or contact a property directly through its listing on this site.

Environment and Flood Risk

All 8 HUD-assisted properties in Juneau have been mapped for flood zone exposure. Of those, 2 properties fall within a high-risk flood zone. Renters at those specific properties may want to ask management about flood insurance requirements and building preparedness.