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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK (FY2027)
HUD's official FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Northwest Arctic Borough, AK, by bedroom count. These figures set the baseline for what the Housing Choice Voucher program pays landlords in this area.
| Unit size | FY2027 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,396 | $1,256 – $1,536 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,651 | $1,486 – $1,816 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,005 | $1,805 – $2,206 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,389 | $2,150 – $2,628 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,635 | $2,372 – $2,899 |
Source: HUD User — FY 2027 Fair Market Rents. FY2027 FMRs are effective October 1, 2026. FY2027 FMRs take effect October 1, 2026; until that date, the prior FY2026 schedule remains in effect. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
How this market compares
The 2-bedroom FMR here is $2,005 — 33% above the Alaska median of $1,513 across all 30 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
This is a county-level (non-metro) FMR area covering: Northwest Arctic Borough. One FMR applies across the whole area — HUD does not publish separate figures per city or ZIP here.
What a landlord actually collects
FMR is the baseline, not the contract rent. The local housing authority sets a payment standard between 90% and 110% of FMR (the range in the table above), and your unit must pass a rent-reasonableness comparison against similar unassisted rentals nearby. The voucher then covers the gap between the tenant's share (roughly 30% of their income) and the approved rent.
Run the numbers for a deal in Northwest Arctic Borough: Section 8 vs market rent, DSCR, or cash-on-cash return.
Comparable Alaska markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Census Area | $1,811 | $1,971 | $2,348 |
| Juneau City and Borough | $1,381 | $1,807 | $2,379 |
| Kodiak Island Borough | $1,712 | $2,239 | $2,716 |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | $1,325 | $1,733 | $2,400 |
| Nome Census Area | $1,385 | $1,638 | $2,268 |
| Sitka City and Borough | $1,451 | $1,622 | $2,246 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Northwest Arctic Borough.