Property Tax Exemption Forms

THERE ARE SEVERAL TYPES OF REAL PROPERTY EXEMPTIONS AVAILABLE:

• HBC 3.70.030 Required Exemptions. This is for property used exclusively for nonprofit religious, charitable, cemetery, hospital or educational purposes. Please click here for the application.
   
• HBC 3.70.030(A)(6) Senior or Disabled Veterans Exemption. Click here for More information. Click here for Application.
   
• HBC 3.70.040(D) Community Purpose Exemption. Community Purpose Exemptions are regulated by HBC 3.70.040 Local exemptions & exclusions and the current assembly-adopted administrative policy. Click here for application.
   
• HBC 3.70.040(F) Hardship Exemption. That portion of the property tax levied on the residence of a qualified senior citizen or disabled veteran who applies for the exemption and meets the standards set forth in 3 AAC 135.040(b) and (c), which exceeds two percent of their gross household income. Click here for application.

• HBC 3.70.040 (C) Temporary Exemption for Improvements. Temporary property tax exemption and exclusion from an increase in the assessed value of qualifying improvements per HBC 3.70.040(C).  Postmark Deadline for this exemption is January 15, of the applicable year.

• HBC 3.70.080 Tax Adjustment on Property Affected by a Natural Disaster. Applies in real property assessment for property destroyed or damaged as the result of a declared natural disaster. (Ordinance 21-04-584, Alaska Statute 29.45.230)

The applicant has the burden of proof to show the property is eligible for exemption from property tax. The Assessor may require additional information, to be provided in a timely manner. 

POSTMARK DEADLINE is March 31, of the applicable year.