A new effort is underway in Anchorage to help people experiencing homelessness move into permanent housing.
The city is launching a housing voucher program in partnership with the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. Officials say the program addresses a need that has existed in Anchorage for years.
The vouchers are designed to cover the gap between what tenants can afford and the fair market rent. Residents would pay up to 30% of their income toward housing, with the vouchers covering the remaining eligible cost…