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1. When is my property tax due and where do I pay my bill?

Please contact the Kodiak Island Borough Finance Department. Finance Department

2. What is a mill rate?

The mill rate is set annually by the assembly as part of the budget process.
1 mill=$1.00 for every $1,000 of property value. If your mill rate is 12 and your
property value is $100,000, then your property tax would be $1,200.

3. My neighbor just sold his house. Can you tell me what the new owner paid for it?

Alaska is a non-disclosure state, which means that sales information is confidential.

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1. Who may vote in this election?

Registered voters of the Kodiak Island Borough, 18 years of age or older.

2. How old must I be to register to vote?

You may register to vote anytime within 90 days immediately preceding your 18th birthday.

3. Where can I register to vote?

You may register to vote at any borough or city clerk's office or by downloading the registration form from the state election website and mailing it or hand delivering it to any voter registrar.

4. Do I have to register for each election?

No. If you are registered to vote in state elections, you are also registered to vote in local elections. Your registration remains active as long as you remain a resident of Alaska in good standing. You must however, re-register if you change your residence to another jurisdiction.

5. When are elections?

Te Kodiak Island Borough and the City of Kodiak hold their elections annually on the first Tuesday in October. State primary elections are held even numbered years on the fourth Tuesday in August. State general elections are held even numbered years on Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

6. Where do I vote?

If you do not know which precinct you are registered to vote in, please contact the Borough Clerk's Office at (907)486-9310.

7. Where is my polling place?

If you know which precinct you are registered to vote in, but do not know the polling location for your precinct, call the Borough Clerk's Office at (907)486-9310.

8. When do the polls open?

The polling locations are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

9. What happens if I am in line to vote when the polls close at 8 p.m.?

You will be allowed to vote if you are in line when the polls close.

10. What will happen on Election Day if I am not registered to vote in the correct precinct?

You will be required to vote a questioned ballot. Procedures for voting a questioned ballot will be provided at the polling location on Election Day, or you may contact the Borough Clerk's Office for more details.

11. I am disabled and/or cannot get to the polls. How do I get an absentee ballot?

You may vote an absentee by-mail ballot by filling out an Absentee By-Mail Ballot Request Form and submitting it to the Borough Clerk's Office prior to seven days before the election. The request form and instructions for voting can be found on our website. Please mail or fax this to the Borough Clerk's Office. You may apply for a special needs ballot by designating a personal representative to retrieve all ballot instructions and voting materials from an election official. Please call the Borough Clerk's Office for further information regarding special needs and absentee voting processes.

12. What happens if I make a mistake while marking my ballot?

If you make a mistake on your ballot, fold and return the ballot to the election official in charge. The spoiled ballot will be destroyed and a new ballot will be issued to you.

13. Who do I contact with questions regarding Borough elections?

You may contact the Borough Clerk's Office at (907)486-9310.

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1. Who do I call to get road maintenance on my street?

Please call your Road Service Area chairperson. See the maps provided to determine which service area you reside in. See Road Service Areas

2. How do I get snow removed from my streets? Roads graded/sanded?

Please call your road service area chairperson. See the maps provided to determine which service area you reside in. Please note that when dealing with snow removal, those contracted for this service are required to address primary roads, then secondary roads. Some roads within the Borough belong to the State. See road service areas

3. Who do I contact to get water and sewer utilities?

All water and sewer utilities are provided through the City of Kodiak. Please contact their Finance Department at 486-8650.

4. Are there rooms that I can rent for an uncoming meeting/event?

Yes there are. We have rooms available to rent at the Borough owned, Kodiak Fisheries Research Center. Faciltiy Use Information

5. Who should I contact with questions about problems with my water/sewer service?

Please contact the City of Kodiak Public Works department at 486-8060 regarding any water or sewer issues.

6. Who do I contact regarding garbage service?

Please contact Alaska Waste, 486-5308 for garbage service related questions.

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1. Do you take credit or debit card payments?

Not over the phone or at the office, however we offer the option of using the website Official Payments; as a third party vendor they do charge a fee ($3.95 minimum or 2.65% of the charge). Online Payments

2. When is my property tax payment due?

Property taxes are billed on July 1st. If you pay half of the amount, it is due by August 15th, then the second half is due by November 15th; otherwise the full amount is due by October 15th.

3. What happens if I do not pay my taxes on time?

Once the tax due date has passed, a 10% penalty on the outstanding tax amount is charged to the account; additionally, interest of 1% is charged on the first of each month.

4. Can penalties and interest charges be waived due to special circumstances?

There is no provision in the Borough code to allow the additional fees to be removed from your account.

5. How often do I receive a tax bill?

Tax bills are sent out annually on July 1st.

6. What if I don't receive my tax bill?

It is the property owner's responsibility to provide the Borough with a current and correct mailing address. No taxes or penalties will be excused due to a property owner not receiving a bill.

7. Who can access my property tax information?

Any one can access real property records as they are public information per Alaska Statute, AS 904, section 40.25.110. Details of personal property and other Borough taxes such as Severance and Transient Accommodation taxes are confidential and cannot be accessed by the public.

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1. How do I obtain a burn permit?

Burn permits are available through the Bayside Fire Station 486-4536,or you may choose to submit a burn permit online. Online Burn Permit

2. How can I become a volunteer firefighter?

Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. For those under the age of 18, you may volunteer with parent/guardian approval. Training is provided for those who wish to volunteer with no previous firefighting experience. Please feel free to sumbit a completed application to the Bayside Fire Station for review. Volunteer Application

3. How often should I change the batteries in my smoke detectors?

You should replace the batteries in your smoke detectors twice a year? A good way to remember is to do this when you change your clocks for daylight savings time.

4. Where are the fire stations located in Kodiak?

Within the Kodiak Island Borough there are two fire stations, Bayside Fire Station is located at 4606 E. Rezanof Drive and Womens Bay Fire Department located at 538 Sargent Creek Road. The City of Kodiak Fire Department is located at 219 Lower Mill Bay Road.

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1. What positions are currently available?

Any vacancies within the Kodiak Island Borough are listed on this site. Current Job Listings

2. What is the hiring process?

Applicants must submit a formal Kodiak Island Borough Application for Employment form. Applicants are rated on past experience, education, and coursework that is relevant to the position applied for. The most qualified applicants are selected for interview. The Kodiak Island Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

3. What type of benefits does the Borough offer?

Some of the benefits for full-time regular employees include: Retirement Benefits - Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); Insurance Benefits - Alaska Electrical Health & Welfare Fund (Medical, Dental, Vision); Life and AD&D Insurance; Long-term and short-term disability insurance; annual leave and sick leave.

4. Where do I send my application and/or resume for a job posting?

Completed Borough applications should be submitted to Kodiak Job Center, 211 Mission Road, Suite 103, Kodiak, Alaska 99615 or Manager's Office, Kodiak Island Borough, 710 Mill Bay Road, Kodiak,Alaska 99615.

5. Can I apply online?

Applicants may download a Kodiak Island Borough Application for Employment form from this site. Completed applications are accepted at the Kodiak Job Center or the Manager's Office. Mailing instructions are listed on the application.

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1. How do I reserve a meeting room or space at the KFRC?

1) Check for date and space availability with the Building Receptionist.
2) Complete and return a Contract for Facility Use by fax or online.
3) Mail or drop off required fees and deposits.
4) Review KFRC's Building Use Policy and Cleaning Procedure documents.
See Reserving space at KFRC

2. I'm a teacher and would like to plan a field trip to the KFRC for my class. What do I need to do?

1) Contact the Interpretive Specialist to check for date, time and tour availability.
2) Once date and time have been confirmed, review KFRC's Teachers and Day Care Providers letter and review the Interpretive Center Rules with your students prior to your visit. Interpretive Center Rules

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1. How often do the service area boards meet?

The KIB Code requires that all boards meet at least once a quarter, however most boards hold a meeting at least every other month. For notifications of meetings, please watch this website's events calendar for advertisement of upcoming meetings.

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1. How do I set up a garbage account?

Contact Alaska Waste at 907-486-5308 to set up an account for curbside garbage service or neighborhood dumpster service.

2. How do I get a dumpster?

Contact Alaska Waste at 486-5308 for all dumpster service.

3. What do I do if I witness a dumpster litter violation?

Please fill out and submit the complaint form provided. Illegal Litter Violation Complaint Form

4. Who do I contact to report problems with my garbage service?

Please call Alaska Waste at 486-5308. If a problem is unresolved, please report this to the Engineering/Facilities Department at 486-9343.

5. When will my garbage be picked up?

Please call Alaska Waste at 486-5308, for curbside pick up schedules.

6. What types of items can be recycled?

For recycling questions please call Threshold Recycling Services at 486-6551, or Nick's Auto Wreckage Salvage & Metal Recycling at 487-2755. Recyclable Materials Information