Housing

SB 264 amends Alaska's housing assistance loan program by adding specific restrictions on loan types and borrower eligibility. It prohibits loans exceeding certain dollar limits or loan-to-value ratios for small community housing, requires inspections for building material loans, and bans loans to borrowers with past-due child support. The bill repeals three existing funding mechanisms: the home ownership assistance fund, operating loss reserve account, and restricted title loss reserve account. These changes take effect July 1, 2026, directly affecting applicants and administrators of Alaska's state housing loan program.

This bill creates a new procedure for property owners to request police removal of certain unlawful occupants from residential properties without first obtaining a court order. It applies to occupants who entered without permission, continue occupying, have no rental agreement, aren't immediate family, and where no related litigation is pending. Owners must submit a sworn request form verifying these conditions under penalty of perjury, with potential liability for false claims. The law amends Alaska's civil procedure rules to establish this expedited process for removing occupants who don't meet specific criteria under existing eviction statutes.

HB 159 creates a new process for property owners or their agents to request peace officers to remove people occupying residential property without legal right. It applies specifically to occupants who entered without permission, haven’t been told to leave, lack rental agreements, aren’t family members, and aren’t involved in pending court cases. The bill requires a sworn written request detailing these conditions and warns that false claims could lead to liability for damages and legal fees. It amends Alaska’s civil procedure rules to formalize this removal method while addressing related offenses like trespass. This bill is currently pending in the Judiciary Committee.