Self-Help Housing Program
Tired of Renting and Not Having a Home to Call Your Own?
Alaska Community Development Corporation can help turn your dream of owning a home into a REALITY!
- 7 New Homes were built in Palmer during 2002
- 17 homes were built in Settler's Bay near Wasilla from 2003 through 2006
- 8 New Homes have recently been completed in Settler's Bay in 2008
- 8 planned homes are in development in Houston
- 8 planned homes are in development in Palmer
- There are currently 8 more lots in Palmer that will be in development soon, apply today!
Click Here to download an application!
No Down Payment, and Affordable Mortgage Payments (including taxes & insurance) that are between $500 to $900 (depending on family gross income.)
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Contact Alaska Community Development Corporation today
for more information at (907) 746-5680
or visit our office at
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1517 S. Industrial Way, #8
Palmer, Alaska 99645
or via email at pshafer@alaskacdc.org
Click Here to download a brochure with answers to many questions about the Self-Help Program
About the Self-Help Housing Program
This program is funded by USDA Rural Development with support assistance through Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) and Housing Assistance Council (HAC).
Self-Help Housing is a group method of home construction available to limited-income households. Eligible households qualify for low-interest loans and work together in groups to build each other's homes. Approximately 65% of the construction labor is provided by the group under the direction of a construction coordinator. The remaining labor is subcontracted out.
The Self-Help Housing Program is available to qualified households in the low-income and very low-income categories (see income guidelines below.) Priority will be given to very low-income households. Priority may also be given to special needs housing for families with elderly or disabled members.
Annual Income Guidelines for the Mat-Su Borough
| Family Size | Very Low-Income | Low-Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $28,950 | $46,300 |
| 2 Person | $33,050 | $52,900 |
| 3 Person | $37,200 | $59,550 |
| 4 Person | $41,350 | $66,150 |
| 5 Person | $44,650 | $71,450 |
| 6 Person | $47,950 | $76,750 |
Participant families must contribute at least 30 hours per week toward construction of participant family homes, under the direction of the construction coordinator. A typical construction schedule would be from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. This schedule is subject to change based on the participant families mutual agreement.
House plans - Are typically ranch style, 2-, 3-, or 4-bedroom homes with an attached garage. Energy efficient design and construction. 5 Star Energy Rating.
Click Here to download a Self-Help Housing Application, or contact our staff below:
| Position | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Help Coordinator | Phyllis Shafer | pshafer@alaskacdc.org |
| Construction Coordinator | Pete Byrne | pbyrne@alaskacdc.org |
