Alaska · Juneau Borough · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Juneau Borough, AK property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Juneau 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 Juneau Borough
Juneau adds an optional Real Property Tax Hardship Exemption: seniors and disabled veterans who already have the $150,000 exemption pay no more property tax than 2% of gross household income, if they apply every year by April 30. New senior/veteran applications are due March 31. Seniors 65+ can also get a sales tax exemption card.
Apply at
City and Borough of Juneau Assessor's Office
Phone
(907) 586-5215 ext. 4906
Local breaks
Real Property Tax Hardship Exemption, Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption, Senior Citizen Sales Tax Exemption and Hardship Rebate
Tax year
2026
Where to apply in Juneau Borough
City and Borough of Juneau Assessor's Office
Phone
(907) 586-5215 ext. 4906
Address
City Hall, 155 Heritage Way, Room 114, Juneau, AK 99801
Caps your property tax at 2% of gross household income (example from CBJ: a $1,800 bill with 2% of income = $1,000 is reduced to $1,000).
Set by
city
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Owners already receiving the Senior Citizen or Disabled Veteran exemption whose property tax is more than 2% of gross household income (all household members, taxable and nontaxable income).
Income limit
Tax liability must exceed 2% of gross household income
How to apply
Annual CBJ Hardship Exemption Application to the Assessor's Office.
65 on or before December 31 of the preceding year; owns and occupies the residence; eligible for the Permanent Fund Dividend.
How to apply
Senior Citizen/Disabled Veteran Real Property Tax Exemption Application to the CBJ Assessor (with the Supplemental PFD Eligibility Questionnaire if needed).
Deadline
New applicants: on or before March 31 of the first eligible year.
Senior Citizen Sales Tax Exemption and Hardship Rebate
Card exempts SNAP-eligible food, electricity, heating fuel, CBJ water and garbage/landfill from sales tax and works as a Capital Transit bus pass; low-income cardholders can get an annual rebate of other sales tax paid.
Set by
city
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Juneau residents 65+; rebate: gross income at or below 250% of the federal poverty guideline for Alaska.
Income limit
Rebate: 250% of the U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines for Alaska
How to apply
Card: application at the CBJ Sales Tax Office ($20 per card). Rebate: Hardship Rebate application.
Deadline
Rebate applications due June 30 (rebates sent by September 30).
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 Juneau Borough
What property tax exemptions are there in Juneau Borough?
Juneau adds an optional Real Property Tax Hardship Exemption: seniors and disabled veterans who already have the $150,000 exemption pay no more property tax than 2% of gross household income, if they apply every year by April 30. New senior/veteran applications are due March 31. Seniors 65+ can also get a sales tax exemption card. Local breaks here: Real Property Tax Hardship Exemption; Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption; Senior Citizen Sales Tax Exemption and Hardship Rebate.
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Juneau Borough?
City and Borough of Juneau Assessor's Office Phone: (907) 586-5215 ext. 4906 Address: City Hall, 155 Heritage Way, Room 114, Juneau, AK 99801. Also: CBJ Sales Tax Office, which senior sales tax exemption card and hardship rebate.
When is the deadline to apply in Juneau Borough?
Real Property Tax Hardship Exemption: On or before April 30 each year. Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption: New applicants: on or before March 31 of the first eligible year. Senior Citizen Sales Tax Exemption and Hardship Rebate: Rebate applications due June 30 (rebates sent by September 30).
Is there an income limit for Juneau Borough’s local breaks?
Real Property Tax Hardship Exemption: Tax liability must exceed 2% of gross household income. Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption: no income limit listed. Senior Citizen Sales Tax Exemption and Hardship Rebate: Rebate: 250% of the U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines for Alaska.
Do I have to reapply every year in Juneau Borough?
Real Property Tax Hardship Exemption: Every year. Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption: not confirmed. Senior Citizen Sales Tax Exemption and Hardship Rebate: not confirmed.
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).