The Interior Regional Housing Authority (IRHA) is a non-profit organization with authority derived from both state and federal law. IRHA was formed in 1974 along with thirteen other Alaskan housing authorities to administer programs of the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) throughout the state. IRHA serves the tribes of the Doyon Region, encompassing remote traditional villages, and Alaska’s second largest city, Fairbanks. It is larger in land area than the entire state of Texas.
Serving this vast region effectively is a tremendous challenge. Through partnership with its member tribes, IRHA develops locally driven plans to improve and expand affordable housing in communities large and small. Employing local residents whenever possible, IRHA contributes to village economies, and provides valuable job training and experience.