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Andrew Hope Street Duplex Apartments

Multiple 3 Bedroom Units available now. See more information and apply.

Indian River Apartments - Kaasda He'en Shanaa'x

Native and/or Essential Workforce Preference – Low/Moderate Income

Modern, well-insulated, freshly painted, fourplex apartments. 2 bedroom/1 bathroom and 1 bedroom/1 bathroom units. Close to Hames Center, Market Center, and local elementary school. One minute walk to public transport (The Ride-Green Line). Five minute walk to the Indian River trailhead. Washer, dryer, refrigerator included. Utilities not included. 

All apartments are non-smoking. No pets. No service animals without a medically-verified disability.

Current Availability: No Vacancies

Monastery Senior/ADA Apartments

Senior/ADA preference – Section 8 voucher may apply

Renovated, centrally-located, freshly painted, 1 bedroom/1 bathroom units with small kitchen facilities, resident common room, and shared laundry facilities. Utilities included. Close to Downtown Sitka, Southeast Alaska Independent Living, Swan Lake Senior Center, Market Center, and local elementary school. Five minute walk to public transport (The Ride – Red Line).

All apartments are non-smoking. No pets. No service animals without a medically-verified disability.

Current Availability: No Vacancies

Andrew Hope Street Duplexes

Native and/or Essential Workforce Preference – Low/Moderate Income

Single-level duplexes, freshly painted, 3 bedroom/2 bathroom apartments on Andrew Hope Street. Washer, dryer, refrigerator included. Utilities paid separately. Five minute walk to public transport (Green Line).

All apartments are non-smoking. No pets. No service animals without a medically-verified disability.

Current Availability: No Vacancies

Herb Didrickson Duplex Housing

Native and/or Essential Workforce Preference – up to fair market rate

Newly built, well-insulated, 3 bedroom/2 bathroom apartments with open-plan living room and kitchen, new appliances, and heat pump. Utilities paid separately. Shared carport. Five minute walk to public transport and hiking trails.

All apartments are non-smoking. No pets. No service animals without a medically-verified disability.

Current Availability: No Vacancies

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Fair Market/General Housing

No preference or income limits.

BIHA has a limited number of apartments that are open to members of the general community at fair market rental rates. There are no preference or income limitations for this housing.

All apartments are non-smoking. No pets. No service animals without a medically-verified disability.

Current Availability: No Vacancies

Student Housing Voucher

Native Preference. Low to Moderate Income.

BIHA provides up to $2,000.00 per school year to income qualifying full-time students, and $1000.00 per academic year to part-time students. Funds granted are to be used for payment of school provided dormitory housing or rental of off-campus housing only.

Current Availability: Apply Now

BIHA provides up to $2,000.00 per school year to income qualifying full-time students, and $1000.00 per academic year to part-time students. Funds granted are to be used for payment of school provided dormitory housing or rental of off-campus housing only. Applications for this program are available between April 1 – May 31 for use in the Fall semester. Download the program brochure and policy for more details.

Current Availability: Closed for 2023-24 School Year.

BIHA provides up to $2,000.00 per school year to income qualifying full-time students, and $1000.00 per academic year to part-time students. Funds granted are to be used for payment of school provided dormitory housing or rental of off-campus housing only. Applications for this program are available between April 1 – May 31 for use in the Fall semester. Download the current application and policy from our policies page.

Current Availability: Applications now open until May 31, 2024

Student Housing Voucher
Program Brochure

Student Housing Voucher
Program Policy

Student Housing Voucher
Program Brochure

Student Housing Voucher
pROGRAM Application

HUD Income Limits & Explanation

BIHA’s Low and Moderate Rent Housing is funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Eligibility for Low Rent Housing Program

To qualify for this housing you must be earning less than 80% of the median family income for the Sitka Area (see the table). You must have income to support a minimum rent of $300.

Eligibility for Moderate Rent Housing Program

To qualify for this housing you can earn up to 100% of the median family income for the Sitka Area (see the table).

Eligibility for Essential Workforce Housing Program

To qualify for this housing you must be a member of a workforce that is essential to our native community, but unable to access affordable housing. Income will be assessed and a rental rate based on the HUD Income Limit table. A fair market rate will be set for applicants whose income is above the median family income listed in the following table:

Low and Moderate Income Limits for Sitka (2023)

Get On A Waiting List

We know that affordable housing is hard to find in Sitka. The fastest way to access housing with Baranof Island Housing Authority is to complete your application now, get approved and get on a waitlist.  If approved, your application will remain active for 12 months and you will be considered for vacancies that come up.

Applications & Policies

BIHA’s housing and assistance program policies and application forms can be downloaded from this website on our policies page. Printed copies are also available at our office (245 Katlian Street, Sitka) during business hours. Please note that some program applications are only available at times when we are accepting applications. Please call 907-747-5088 for further information, or to request an electronic application via email.

Low/Moderate Rent

Low Rent Application

Admissions & Occupancy Policy

Tax Filing Verification Form

Senior/ADA

Monastery Program Application

Monastery Program Policy

Tax Filing Verification Form

Fair Market/General

General Housing Application

Admissions & Occupancy Policy

Student Housing Voucher

Student Voucher Policy

Student Voucher Brochure

Tax Filing Verification Form

Program Application

115 #A Andrew Hope Street

3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Electric Heat, Electric Hot Water
Appliances Included:
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Cooking Stove
Tribal Preference Applies

414 Hollywood Way #M

1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Senior/Disability apartment.

  • On-site coin operated washer and dryer
  • ADA accessible
  • N/S
  • Small pets on approval
  • $500 S/D, $810/month, utilities included

Call (907)747-5088.

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414 Hollywood Way #O

Located in BIHA’s Senior Housing Program

  • 1 bedroom, 1 bath
  • Bathroom has a handicap shower/tub combo
  • On-site coin operated washer and dryer
  • $500 s/d, rent is $810/Month, Utilities Included
  • N/S
  • Small pets on approval for $250 pet deposit.
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414 Hollywood Way #N

Located in BIHA’s Senior Housing Program

  • 1 bedroom, 1 bath
  • Bathroom has a handicap shower/tub combo
  • On-site coin operated washer and dryer
  • $500 s/d, rent is $810/Month, Utilities Included
  • N/S
  • Small pets on approval for $250 pet deposit
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101 Andrew Hope Street

4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
Single Family Dwelling
$2,000/Month + $1,000 S/D

  • +/- 1,600 Sq. Ft. Living Space
  •  Fenced Yard
  • Ramp Accessible Entrance
  • Attached Exterior Storage
  • Electric Heat Pump
  • Electric Hot Water
Appliances Included:
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Cooking Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Pets on Approval for an additional $500 Deposit

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