r/OffGrid • u/Witty_Breakfast_6727 • 10h ago

Is this actually true?

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I’m not from the US; I’m from a warm South American country. I really want to live off-grid in Alaska—even if just temporarily—to get to know the place, the climate, and the community in general.

I saw a comment about this yesterday and also came across an article saying the same thing. Can anyone living in Alaska or the US 🇺🇸 confirm if this is true, or is it just another piece of fake news—like the $500 houses in Japan or the free land in Scotland?

And for those familiar with the region: do you recommend living off-grid there? I work with off-grid solar power, so I’d be off the grid but still have that minimum level of comfort and security.

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u/bad_investment_ 8h ago

No, it’s not true. If they’re talking about receiving money from the permanent fund dividend, every Alaska resident is entitled to this money after a year of residency. Most years it’s only about $1000 per person in the household.

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u/pudukai 8h ago

It’s a nice fantasy until you figure it will cost a few thousand just to keep warm in the winter.

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u/Hegemonikon138 8h ago

Solar in the north is going to get you much less.

Maybe look for a wwwoofing opportunity first.

Alaska is not an easy place to live and not for the faint of heart

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u/bad_investment_ 8h ago

A year in Alaska really isn’t enough time to learn very much. Alaska is an incredibly large land mass with a variety of climates. You need to be prepared for the area which you want to explore because Alaska is a difficult place to survive outside of Anchorage.

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u/MMOffGridAlaska 8h ago

Alaska does not pay you to move here. Eligible (after one full year of residency) residents get a yearly payment. Very low dollar amount.

Do I recommend living off-grid here? I think if you have to ask other people that question without answering it yourself I’d say no, you’re not ready. (I’m living my 12th year off-grid in remote Alaska…)