Information only. Homestead Exemption Finder is not a government agency or tax adviser. Exemptions are granted by your county or local assessor, so confirm the rules and deadline with them.
Alaska Homestead Exemption & Property Tax Relief
The main statewide homestead exemption or property tax relief program for Alaska homeowners, summarized from the official state source with the date we last checked it.
Senior Citizen and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
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What it does
Exempts part of the assessed value of a qualifying primary residence from municipal property tax.
Who qualifies
Residents 65 or older and disabled veterans with a qualifying service-connected disability.
How to apply
Apply through your city or borough assessor; deadlines vary by municipality.
Confirm the home is your primary residence and that you owned and lived in it by the qualifying date your county uses.
Find your local office. Apply through your city or borough assessor; deadlines vary by municipality.
Gather proof: usually a deed or closing statement, a driver's license or state ID at the property address, and (for senior, disability or veteran relief) proof of age, disability rating or income.
File and keep a copy. Filing is free.
Check your next tax bill or assessment notice to confirm the exemption appears.