Alaska property tax appeals, 2027
In Alaska, you appeal a property assessment to the Municipal Board of Equalization, and the deadline is 30 days after the assessment notice is mailed. Each county below lists its own date, how to file and who hears the appeal. Sale prices are not public record in Alaska, so evidence leans on the county’s own data, listings and independent appraisals.
Data as of 20 Oct 2026 · 30 counties, state and county recordsHow appeals work in Alaska
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| What you argue | Market value as of January 1 of the assessment year (AS 29.45.110(a)); uniformity is also recognized (AS 29.45.210(b)) |
| How homes are assessed | 100% of market value |
| Deadline | 30 days after the assessment notice is mailed (AS 29.45.190(b)); the deadline is printed on the notice. |
| First appeal to | Municipal Board of Equalization (appeal filed with the assessor) |
| What the notice shows | Often no market value; assessed value as “Assessed Value”. Mails: Set by each municipality, at least 30 days before board hearings (AS 29.45.170); Anchorage mails by January 15 |
| Sale prices public | No |
| Statutes | Grounds: AS 29.45.110(a), 29.45.210(b). Filing: AS 29.45.190. Assessor’s evidence: AS 29.45.180(a). |
More: how to read your notice · what a ratio is · evidence that works · deadlines in every state
Every Alaska county
| County | Deadline | Appeal rate | Lowered | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Juneau City and Borough | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Bethel Census Area | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Kodiak Island Borough | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| North Slope Borough | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Nome Census Area | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Sitka City and Borough | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Kusilvak Census Area | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Northwest Arctic Borough | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Chugach Census Area | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Aleutians West Census Area | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Dillingham Census Area | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Aleutians East Borough | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Petersburg Borough | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Copper River Census Area | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Haines Borough | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Wrangell City and Borough | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Denali Borough | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Lake and Peninsula Borough | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Skagway Municipality | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Bristol Bay Borough | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
| Yakutat City and Borough | Not yet published | — | — | Scan from recent sales |
Alaska questions
When is the property tax appeal deadline in Alaska?
30 days after the assessment notice is mailed (AS 29.45.190(b)); the deadline is printed on the notice. Counties publish the exact date, and most notices print it.
Who hears a property tax appeal in Alaska?
The Municipal Board of Equalization (appeal filed with the assessor) hears the first appeal (AS 29.45.190).
How is a home assessed in Alaska?
At 100% of market value, valued as of January 1 of the assessment year (AS 29.45.110(a)).
What does a Alaska assessment notice show?
Often only an assessed value, and the assessed value, labeled “Assessed Value”. Notices mail: Set by each municipality, at least 30 days before board hearings (AS 29.45.170); Anchorage mails by January 15.
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- AS 29.45.110 to 29.45.170 (valuation, roll, notice)
- AS 29.45.180 to 29.45.210 (questions, appeal, board, hearing)
- Municipality of Anchorage, Appealing Assessments FAQ
- Municipality of Anchorage, Property Appraisal performance report 2026 Q2 (non-disclosure)
- Each county’s own appeal instructions and notices, read on the date shown on each county page.
- U.S. Census Bureau, county population estimates (2024).