Applications open Tuesday for Alaska renters who need up to 1 year of assistance Share on Facebook Print article We're making this important information available without a subscription as a public service. But we depend on reader support to do this work. Please consider supporting independent journalism in Alaska, at just $1.99 for the first month of your subscription. Alaska renters can apply starting Tuesday for as much as 12 months of rent and utility assistance in a new COVID-19 relief program. The program is funded by the federal government and is a joint project of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, the Municipality of Anchorage and Cook Inlet Housing Authority.