Alaska · Anchorage Borough · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Anchorage Borough, AK property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Anchorage Borough, on top of Alaska’s statewide rules: what each is worth here, who qualifies, where to apply and the deadline.
What is different in Anchorage Borough
On top of the state-mandated $150,000 senior and disabled-veteran exemptions, Anchorage gives every owner-occupant a Residential Exemption of 40% of assessed value (up to $75,000) and a $150,000 exemption for surviving spouses of service members who died on duty. All Anchorage exemption applications are due March 15 of the tax year; once granted they carry forward if nothing changes.
Apply at
Municipality of Anchorage, Property Appraisal
Phone
(907) 343-6770
Local breaks
Residential Exemption, Senior Citizen Exemption, Military Service Widow / Widower Exemption
40% of the assessed value of your owner-occupied home, up to $75,000 of assessed value.
Set by
city
Tax year
2026-2027
Who qualifies
Owner of the home before January 1 who uses it as primary residence and permanent place of abode, lived in Alaska the whole previous year, and afterwards lives there at least 185 days a year without renting it out while away; only one residential exemption.
How to apply
Apply online, by mail (P.O. Box 196650, Anchorage, AK 99519), email or in person at Property Appraisal. Applying for the Senior or Disabled Veteran exemption also counts as applying for this one.
Up to $150,000 of assessed value exempt (the state mandate; Anchorage does not add more).
Set by
state program, local amount
Tax year
2026-2027
Who qualifies
Resident 65 or older before January 1 of the year, owning and occupying the home as primary residence; or a widow/widower at least 60 of a person who qualified.
How to apply
Senior Citizen Exemption Application/Annual Certification to Property Appraisal (online, mail, email [email protected] or in person) with proof of age.
Widow or widower of a person who died during U.S. military service, owning and occupying the home as primary residence; ends January 1 after remarriage.
How to apply
Military Service Widow/Widower Exemption Application to Property Appraisal.
Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.
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Questions about property tax exemptions in Anchorage Borough
What property tax exemptions are there in Anchorage Borough?
On top of the state-mandated $150,000 senior and disabled-veteran exemptions, Anchorage gives every owner-occupant a Residential Exemption of 40% of assessed value (up to $75,000) and a $150,000 exemption for surviving spouses of service members who died on duty. All Anchorage exemption applications are due March 15 of the tax year; once granted they carry forward if nothing changes. Local breaks here: Residential Exemption; Senior Citizen Exemption; Military Service Widow / Widower Exemption.
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Anchorage Borough?
Municipality of Anchorage, Property Appraisal Phone: (907) 343-6770 Address: City Hall, 632 W. 6th Ave., Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99501. Also: Municipality of Anchorage Treasury, which sends and collects the property tax bill.
When is the deadline to apply in Anchorage Borough?
Residential Exemption: Received, submitted online or postmarked by March 15 of the tax year. Senior Citizen Exemption: March 15 of the tax year. Military Service Widow / Widower Exemption: March 15 of the tax year.
Do I have to reapply every year in Anchorage Borough?
Residential Exemption: Not required if ownership and use are unchanged; does not transfer to a new home. Senior Citizen Exemption: Not required if nothing changes. Military Service Widow / Widower Exemption: Carries forward until remarriage or a change.
Do Alaska’s statewide exemptions apply in Anchorage Borough too?
Yes. The statewide breaks on our Alaska page apply here as well, for example Senior Citizen Exemption, Disabled Veteran Exemption and Military Service Widow/Widower Exemption - local option. This page adds what Anchorage Borough sets or runs itself.
Good to know in Anchorage Borough
Late filing is accepted only for a serious medical condition (Anchorage 2027 senior form).
Tell the assessor about any change in ownership, occupancy or use; failure can cost back taxes, penalty and interest (AMC 12.15.015 C.(6)).
No county figure was available, so the estimate uses the Alaska median effective rate: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid, owner-occupied homes) and B25077 (median value, owner-occupied homes).