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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.