Felon Friendly Apartments in Sitka, AK

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Sitka · Baranof Island Housing Authority

Five named housing groups, several separate programs

BIHA's housing page names Indian River, Monastery, Andrew Hope Street and Herb Didrickson. A separate BIHA story reports eight Headwaters units opened in September 2026 within the Indian River complex. They have a distinct application and are not another count of the older Indian River units. BIHA also mentions unnamed fair-market rentals without an address or distinct property name; those are described as a program here, not invented as a sixth apartment record.

BIHA's page labels Andrew Hope Street "Units Available!" and Indian River "Vacancies Coming Up!"; Monastery and Herb Didrickson say "No Vacancies." The labels are undated and openings are not independently verified. Headwaters' grand opening does not establish an available unit. Its student-housing voucher is rental assistance, not an apartment, and the same page still shows conflicting old application notices. Ask BIHA for current availability at 1-866-962-6835. The 245 Katlian Street address is BIHA's office, not a rental.

BIHA's 2025 residential admissions policy says certain convictions may lead to denial—including domestic-violence felonies within three years, other felonies within five years and violent crimes against a person within ten years. A defined sex offense is also listed. Approval is never assured. The low-rent, Monastery, general and Headwaters programs have different applications and additional conditions; request a current written determination for the property you want.

BIHA's dated Sitka income and rent reference charts

These are the page's 2025 income limits by household size, not current eligibility determinations or a rent quote. Low rent is below 80% MFI, moderate rent can go up to 100%, and Headwaters' normal applicant threshold is at/below 50%. Confirm current limits with BIHA.

2025 limit	1 person	2 people	3 people	4 people	5 people	6 people	7 people	8 people
50% MFI	$42,700	$48,800	$54,900	$61,000	$65,900	$70,800	$75,650	$80,550
80% MFI	$68,350	$78,100	$87,850	$97,600	$105,450	$113,250	$121,050	$128,850
100% MFI	$85,400	$97,600	$109,800	$122,200	$131,800	$141,600	$151,300	$161,100

BIHA's October 2025–September 2026 maximum fair-market-rent chart: efficiency $1,099; 1 bedroom $1,350; 2 bedrooms $1,566; 3 bedrooms $2,178; 4 bedrooms $2,627. These are program maxima, not unit-specific asking rents. The low-rent explanation separately mentions a $300 minimum rent and approximately $400/month in utilities.

BIHA housing and dated charts Current program applications 2025 residential screening policy Headwaters opening

Andrew Hope Street Duplexes

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Headwaters Rental Housing – Kaasda Heen Shaanax

142 Indian River Road

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Can someone with a felony record rent in Sitka?

Screening practices and applicable requirements can vary by property and location. Ask each housing provider about its current criteria and verify reported policy details directly. For questions about your rights, consider consulting a qualified local housing or legal resource. Approval is never guaranteed.

Baranof Island Housing Authority (BIHA) offers multiple separate residential programs in Sitka. Its housing page describes four named groups; a September 2026 BIHA story describes an additional eight-unit Headwaters program within the wider Indian River complex. Source-page vacancy labels are undated, not independently verified openings or screening outcomes.

Local housing information for Sitka

Local rental overview

BIHA names Indian River Apartments – Kaasda He’en Shanaa’x (1- and 2-bedroom low/moderate-income fourplexes, upcoming vacancies), Monastery Senior/ADA Apartments (independent 1-bedroom housing, no vacancies shown), Andrew Hope Street Duplexes (3-bedroom, available per the page), and Herb Didrickson Duplex Housing (3-bedroom, no vacancies shown). Headwaters is an eight-unit addition within the Indian River complex opened in September 2026, with at least six units reserved for households below 50% of median family income; opening is not evidence of a present vacancy. BIHA also describes unnamed fair-market/general rentals as available to the general community without income restrictions or preference, but gives no distinct address, property name or unit count for those rentals; they are treated as a program, not a fabricated apartment listing. Its student housing voucher helps with school or off-campus rent and is not a property; the page’s older and 2026 application notices conflict, and the Fall 2026 April–May window is already past. The page’s 2025 Sitka income limits and 2025–26 HUD maximum rents ($1,099 efficiency / $1,350 one-bedroom / $1,566 two-bedroom / $2,178 three-bedroom / $2,627 four-bedroom) are dated program-wide figures, not confirmed quotes for any unit. Ask BIHA about current pricing, utilities and openings.

Criminal screening overview

BIHA’s 2025 Admissions & Occupancy Policy applies to residential programs unless a program-specific policy governs a conflict. It says an applicant may be denied without further examination for a defined sex offense, a domestic-violence felony within the prior 3 years, another felony within the prior 5 years, or a violent crime against a person within the prior 10 years. It also considers prior housing violations and credit/criminal background factors. These are BIHA’s published terms, not a guarantee of denial or approval for any particular applicant. Ask BIHA for its current written rules and a property-specific eligibility decision. Source: https://bihasitka.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AdmissionsOccupancyPolicy_Final_BOC_2025-02.pdf

Application tips

BIHA says a completed and approved housing application stays active for 12 months and may be placed on a waiting list. Use its updated March 2026 low-rent form for Andrew Hope Street after confirming the correct program, its separate Monastery senior form for Monastery, the Headwaters form for Headwaters, or the fair-market general form for an unnamed general apartment. BIHA’s housing page still links a June 2023 low-rent form next to Andrew Hope Street; the resources page offers a newer March 2026 form. Apply at https://bihasitka.org/resources/ or call toll-free 1-866-962-6835 to confirm the right form, status and written screening terms. BIHA’s 245 Katlian Street address is its office, not a confirmed home.

Local housing resources

BIHA housing groups, availability labels and 2025 income / 2025–26 maximum-rent charts: https://bihasitka.org/housing-programs/ ; updated March 2026 applications, policies and assistance-animal policy: https://bihasitka.org/resources/ ; admissions and criminal-history screening: https://bihasitka.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AdmissionsOccupancyPolicy_Final_BOC_2025-02.pdf ; September Headwaters opening and 142 Indian River Road event location: https://bihasitka.org/housing/headwaters_grand_opening/ ; contact: https://bihasitka.org/contact/ or 1-866-962-6835. Separate Alaska Housing Finance Corporation vouchers: https://www.ahfc.us/tenants/how-to-apply-rental-assistance/waiting-list-status .

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Frequently asked questions

Can someone with a felony record rent an apartment in Sitka?

Screening practices and applicable requirements can vary by property and location. Ask the property about its current written criteria before applying, and consult a qualified local housing or legal resource if you have questions about your rights. Approval is never guaranteed.

Are there apartments in Sitka that don't run background checks?

Screening practices vary. Ask each housing provider directly whether it conducts background checks and what criteria it uses. Listings on this page show reported screening information and are labeled with their verification status; reported details should be confirmed with the property.

Should I disclose my record before applying in Sitka?

Consider asking the property about its screening process and application requirements before paying any fees or submitting an application. Requirements differ, so confirm details directly with the housing provider.

How current is the screening information for Sitka?

Where available, each record shows its verification status and the date it was last verified. Information may be reported or unverified and policies can change, so confirm details directly with the property before applying. If you spot outdated information, please let us know.

How can I improve my chances of approval in Sitka?

Review the property's stated application criteria and prepare the documents it requests. You can also ask whether it accepts references or other supporting information. Each property makes its own decisions, and approval is never guaranteed.

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This page is informational only and is not a rental application. Reported policies can change at any time and approval is never guaranteed. Contact the property directly to verify. Last updated October 7, 2026.

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