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Property-class scope

The story of this market

The typical home in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska sells for about $349,500, or $235 per square foot.

Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. The biggest natural hazard here is cold wave, which FEMA rates very high. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,295 a month.

HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,295 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Relatively High.

Monthly price momentum

Home values since 2015

+6.3%

AK · past 12 months

AK 165.5USA 208.1
20152017201920212023202595125155213.5

Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.

Rent benchmark

Fair market rent by size

$1,793

3-bed / month

$1,142
Studio
$1,190
1 bed
$1,295
2 bed
$1,793
3 bed
$2,128
4 bed
Gross rental yield · 3-bed rent × 12 ÷ $349,5006.2%

HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.

Natural hazard exposure

The area's risk shape

95

Relatively High

Cold waveWinter weatherWildfireVolcanic activityEarthquakeLandslideAvalancheLightning

FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $6,713,127.

Mortgage activity

Home lending in this county

78.8%

2018 approval rate

YearApplicationsLoans madeApprovalInvestor shareMedian home value
2018642678.8%3.4%$275,000

CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.

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Dillingham Census Area, Alaska

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Market sentiment: neutral

The Dillingham Census Area housing market is defined by its remote off-road geography, low transaction volume, and dual economy consisting of year-round public administration and highly cyclical summer commercial fishing. Active listings remain scarce and turnover is subdued due to elevated freight costs and limited construction materials, keeping listing price points relatively resilient despite broader economic volatility. Overall sentiment remains neutral and stable, with activity dictated largely by institutional transfers, local tribal housing allocation, and salmon harvest margins.

No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.

The data chain · drill up or downproperty → ZIP → city → county → state
Alaska state →Dillingham Census Area County

Select a city to expand its ZIP intel reports beneath · 10 cities · 11 ZIP reports

Latest readings
Median sale price
$349,500
Divergent · 119.8% from published 2024 series — validation case open, publishes pending verdict
Median price / sq ft
$235
Median days on market
65
Active listings
25
Listings with price cuts
8%
Median price change YoY
+2.5%
Closed sales (monthly)
2
Months of supply
8.5
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Median asking rent
$1,105/mo
Population
4,483
Median household income
$78,533
Avg effective property tax rate
1.15%
County Market ScoreZIP-SCORE-1.3 · 4/4 sections graded
64
Composite · average of graded sections
Computed only from this report's published readings — sections without data are excluded, never estimated.
50
Growth/100

Median prices moved up 0.1% year over year.

100
Liquidity/100

Homes spend a median of 3 days on market with 0.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.

50
Momentum/100

0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 2.08% of asking — demand is holding steady.

54
Safety & stability/100

no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.3% · poverty 23.6% — a mixed stability profile.

Deterministic roll-up
10 of 11 ZIP reports contributed
Median sale price
$3,982
Median price / sq ft
$3
Median days on market
2.67
Active listings
52
Listings with price cuts
0.15%
Median price change YoY
+0.06%
Closed sales (monthly)
7
Months of supply
0.22
Sale-to-list ratio
2.08%
Median asking rent
$25/mo
Population
2,768
Median household income
$1,260

Deterministic aggregate of 10 researched ZIP reports of 11 — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.

Median home value · ten-year trajectory & projection

Dillingham Census Area, Alaska — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection

2015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520272029$136,000$144,500$153,000$161,500$170,000

Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.

Property base layer · rolled up from researched properties

No researched properties in this county yet — the property base layer populates as property research runs, and each property feeds its ZIP's roll-up.

ZIP roster · every intel report in the county11 of 11 ZIPs researched
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99555Aleknagik
Median price
$211,000
$/sqft
$155
Trend YoY
—
Days on mkt
120
Sale-to-list
98%
Price cuts
—
Supply (mo)
12
Listings
13
Median rent
$1,200

researched Sep 29

99567Clark's Point
Median price
$559,805
$/sqft
$267
Trend YoY
+10.3%
Days on mkt
7
Sale-to-list
99.9%
Price cuts
25.2%
Supply (mo)
1.7
Listings
53
Median rent
$1,220

researched Sep 14

99576Dillingham
Median price
$242,500
$/sqft
$168
Trend YoY
+3.2%
Days on mkt
112
Sale-to-list
98.5%
Price cuts
12%
Supply (mo)
8.4
Listings
25
Median rent
$1,450

researched Sep 29

99579Ekwok
Median price
$125,000
$/sqft
$115
Trend YoY
+2.5%
Days on mkt
180
Sale-to-list
96%
Price cuts
—
Supply (mo)
24
Listings
2
Median rent
$950

researched Sep 29

99585Marshall
Median price
—
$/sqft
—
Trend YoY
—
Days on mkt
—
Sale-to-list
—
Price cuts
—
Supply (mo)
—
Listings
—
Median rent
—

researched Sep 29

99614Igiugig
Median price
—
$/sqft
—
Trend YoY
—
Days on mkt
—
Sale-to-list
—
Price cuts
—
Supply (mo)
—
Listings
—
Median rent
—

researched Sep 29

99622Chignik
Median price
—
$/sqft
—
Trend YoY
—
Days on mkt
—
Sale-to-list
—
Price cuts
—
Supply (mo)
—
Listings
—
Median rent
—

researched Sep 29

99628Manokotak
Median price
$155,000
$/sqft
$148
Trend YoY
+3.3%
Days on mkt
112
Sale-to-list
96.8%
Price cuts
—
Supply (mo)
12
Listings
4
Median rent
$1,200

researched Sep 29

99636New Stuyahok
Median price
$165,000
$/sqft
$145
Trend YoY
+3.2%
Days on mkt
120
Sale-to-list
96.5%
Price cuts
12.5%
Supply (mo)
4
Listings
8
Median rent
$950

researched Sep 29

99655Quinhagak
Median price
—
$/sqft
—
Trend YoY
—
Days on mkt
—
Sale-to-list
—
Price cuts
—
Supply (mo)
—
Listings
—
Median rent
—

researched Sep 29

Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.

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Area context
Crime & safety

Crime rates in the Dillingham Census Area are elevated relative to national averages, primarily characterized by alcohol-related property offenses and domestic disturbances typical of remote hub communities. In the city of Dillingham, local police handle calls, whereas outlying villages rely on Village Public Safety Officers (VPSOs) and Alaska State Troopers.

Schools & education

Dillingham City School District serves the main municipality with an elementary and middle/high school facility, while outlying communities fall under the Southwest Region School District. Both districts emphasize culturally responsive Yupik bilingual programming alongside core curricula, facing typical rural challenges around staff turnover and remote logistics.

Environmental & hazard

Coastal and riverine erosion along Bristol Bay and the Nushagak River represents the primary ongoing environmental vulnerability. Severe winter storms, high winds, and sea-level surges can complicate building foundations, and remote logistics exacerbate property repair costs and private insurance availability.

Growth & development

Economic momentum is heavily anchored by the Bristol Bay commercial sockeye salmon fishery and processing facilities, alongside public-sector healthcare and education. Capital projects focus primarily on essential municipal infrastructure, airport runway improvements, and tribal utility and harbor enhancements.

Taxation

Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alaska) — Optional Municipal Residential / Homestead Exemption Authorization: Allows municipal taxing bodies to exempt a percentage of the assessed value (commonly up to 20%, often capped at $50,000, as implemented in jurisdictions like Anchorage) for owner-occupied primary residences. State (Alaska) — Statewide Senior Citizen and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption: Mandates that municipalities exempt the first $150,000 of assessed property value from ad valorem taxation. Formula: Taxable Value = Max(0, Assessed Value - $150,000). State (Alaska) — Alaska Statutory Real Property Assessment Ratio and Municipal Levy Authority: Imposes an ad valorem property tax assessed at 100% full and true value (fair market value assessment ratio of 1.0) under AS 29.45.110.

Recreation & amenities

The region offers world-class sportfishing for trophy rainbow trout and all five species of Pacific salmon across the Wood-Tikchik State Park and surrounding rivers. Outdoor activities revolve around subsistence hunting, boating, snowmachining, and exploring remote wilderness areas.

Rental market

The rental market experiences intense seasonal pressure during the summer commercial fishing months when processing workers and crew arrive. Year-round rental supply is severely constrained, resulting in low structural vacancy and reliance on tribal or employer-provided housing.

Economy & employers

The regional economy centers around the world-class Bristol Bay commercial sockeye salmon fishery, subsistence harvesting, and fish processing plants. Non-seasonal employment is concentrated in tribal governance, public administration, regional healthcare at Kanakanak Hospital, and the school districts.

Transportation & infrastructure

The census area has no road connection to the contiguous North American highway system or Alaska road network; all travel and cargo move via regional air services (Dillingham Airport) or summer marine barging. Local travel utilizes small municipal road loops, quad bikes, snowmachines, and river skiffs.

Development pipeline

City and regional tribal entities focus capital planning on climate-resilient water/wastewater utility modernization, erosion mitigation, and expanding remote housing stock via HUD Indian Housing Block Grants.

County appraisal district

Because Dillingham Census Area is part of Alaska's Unorganized Borough, there is no county-wide central appraisal district; property assessments are handled solely within the municipal boundary by the City of Dillingham assessor, while unincorporated lands remain unassessed for local property taxes.

Special districts

Parcels inside the incorporated city boundary are subject to municipal service district levies, whereas regional health, housing, and social services are managed across tribal entities including the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation and Bristol Bay Housing Authority.

Insurance & hazard market

Property insurance capacity is tight due to remote building replacement logistics, cold-climate freeze risks, and river/coastal exposure. Premiums reflect high freight costs for construction materials and specialized appraisal requirements.

Amenities & attractions3 retained amenities · 2 developments on the horizon

The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.

Inside this county
Wood-Tikchik State Park
State Park & Wilderness

The largest state park in the United States, spanning 1.6 million acres of pristine lakes, rivers, and rugged peaks directly north of Dillingham.

Nushagak River
River & Sportfishery

Renowned globally for world-class runs of king and sockeye salmon, attracting international anglers and subsistence harvesters.

Dillingham Boat Harbor
Marine Harbor

The central maritime hub for the local Bristol Bay commercial fishing fleet and regional small-boat logistics.

On the horizon · announced & under construction
Dillingham Airport Safety & Runway RehabilitationInfrastructureOngoingState and federal DOT aviation projects addressing runway resurfacing, lighting, and apron capacity for regional flights.
Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation Regional Facility UpgradesHealthcare ExpansionOngoingPhased investments to expand community healthcare capacity and staff housing for Kanakanak Hospital.
Discovery profileACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates / Census QuickFacts V2025
Census profile · Dillingham Census Area, Alaska
Population
4,483
Median age
32.8 yrs
Owner-occupancy
61.4%
Median home value
$159,000
Median gross rent
$1,105
Median household income
$78,533
Median year built
1988
Vacancy rate
28.5%
Renter share
38.6%
Owner cost burden
18.2%
Renter cost burden
41.5%
Population change
-7.7%
Net migration
-42
Work-from-home share
6.8%
Mean commute
8.7 min
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Unemployment
8.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
Avg household size
3.12
American Indian and Alaska Native
70.8%
White alone (non-Hispanic)
15.4%
Two or More Races
9.9%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Asian alone
1.1%
Black or African American alone
0.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone
0.4%

Retrieved from Census QuickFacts and ACS 5-year demographic profiles for Dillingham Census Area, AK.

School districts
Dillingham City School DistrictState Accredited / Regional StandardOperates elementary and middle/high schools serving the incorporated municipal boundaries of Dillingham.
Southwest Region School DistrictState Accredited / Regional StandardRegional educational district serving the unincorporated rural villages and community schools across the broader area.
Major employers & industries
Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation / Kanakanak HospitalHealthcare & Social AssistanceLargest regional year-round employer with over 350 staff members.
Bristol Bay Salmon Processors (Peter Pan, Trident, Silver Bay)Seafood Processing & ManufacturingMajor seasonal economic driver employing thousands during summer peaks.
Dillingham City School District & Southwest Region SchoolsEducationSignificant institutional employer across teaching, administrative, and maintenance roles.
Bristol Bay Native AssociationTribal Consortium & Social ServicesRegional tribal non-profit managing social, employment, and developmental programs.
Sources · 5 cited
County city board · values & trends by city10 cities · 11 ZIP reports
Clark's Point
Median price$559,805
Price trend+10.3% YoY
Days on market7 med
Median rent$1,220
Population6,452
Active listings53
1 of 1 ZIP researched — figures roll up from member ZIP reports
Dillingham
Median price$242,500
Price trend+3.2% YoY
Days on market112 med
Median rent$1,450
Population1,185
Active listings25
1 of 1 ZIP researched — figures roll up from member ZIP reports
Portage Creek
Median price$242,500
Price trend+3.2% YoY
Days on market112 med
Median rent$1,450
Population1,185
Active listings25
1 of 1 ZIP researched — figures roll up from member ZIP reports
Twin Hills
Median price$242,500
Price trend+3.2% YoY
Days on market112 med
Median rent$1,450
Population1,185
Active listings25
1 of 1 ZIP researched — figures roll up from member ZIP reports
New Stuyahok
Median price$165,000
Price trend+3.2% YoY
Days on market120 med
Median rent$950
Population474
Active listings8
1 of 1 ZIP researched — figures roll up from member ZIP reports
Manokotak
Median price$155,000
Price trend+3.3% YoY
Days on market112 med
Median rent$1,200
Population468
Active listings4
1 of 1 ZIP researched — figures roll up from member ZIP reports
Aleknagik
Median price$211,000
Price trend0% YoY
Days on market120 med
Median rent$1,200
Population211
Active listings13
1 of 1 ZIP researched — figures roll up from member ZIP reports
Ekwok
Median price$125,000
Price trend+2.5% YoY
Days on market180 med
Median rent$950
Population109
Active listings2
1 of 1 ZIP researched — figures roll up from member ZIP reports
Koliganek
Median price—
Price trend—
Days on market—
Median rent—
Population0
Active listings0
1 of 1 ZIP researched — figures roll up from member ZIP reports
Togiak
Median price—
Price trend—
Days on market—
Median rent—
Population0
Active listings0
1 of 1 ZIP researched — figures roll up from member ZIP reports
Unincorporated & unassigned
Median price$0
Price trend0% YoY
Days on market0 med
Median rent$0
Population321
Active listings0
3 of 3 ZIPs researched — figures roll up from member ZIP reports
Jurisdictional burden contextburdens registered for this geography · most-local first
State · Alaska
Common Interest Ownership Association LienSpecial districts & overlaysConditional

applies when — Property located within a common interest community created on or after January 1, 1986.

The association holds a statutory lien on the unit for unpaid assessments or fines. The lien has a six-month super-priority for regular budgeted assessments over most encumbrances, excluding first security interests recorded before delinquency and real estate tax liens.

Alaska Common Interest Ownership Act (ACIOA), Alaska Stat. § 34.08.470.

Municipal Property TaxTaxationConditional

applies when — Property located within a municipality that levies a property tax under Title 29 of the Alaska Statutes.

Tax is calculated as (Assessed Value - Exemptions) * Mill Rate. Municipalities are authorized to levy taxes and impose liens for enforcement. Exemptions include mandatory state-required exemptions (e.g., for certain residents) and optional local exemptions.

Governed by Alaska Statutes Title 29, Chapter 45.

Mandatory Property Tax ExemptionsTaxationConditional

applies when — Property owned by senior citizens (65+) or disabled veterans (50%+ service-connected disability).

Exemption of the first $150,000 of assessed value from municipal property taxation.

Statutory requirement under Alaska law for local taxing authorities.

Municipal Property TaxTaxationConditional

applies when — Property located within an incorporated municipality that levies a property tax.

Tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the local mill rate. State law mandates a mandatory exemption of the first $150,000 of assessed value for senior citizens (65+) and disabled veterans (50%+ service-connected disability).

Governed by Alaska Statutes Title 29, Chapter 45, Article 1.

State Coastal and Floodplain Construction Standards DelegationBuilding & codesConditional

applies when — Parcels situated within mapped special flood hazard areas (SFHA) participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or regulated coastal zones

Restricts parcel development and building erection through statutory elevation requirements and building code compliance under AS 46.115 and local implementing ordinances. Imposes minimum base flood elevation (BFE) standards, specialized foundation anchoring to resist flood forces, permafrost insulation protection, and strict limits on fill placement in designated regulatory floodways.

Alaska Statutes Title 46 and AS 29.40; coordinated with federal NFIP criteria under 44 CFR Part 60.

Alaska Municipal Planning and Subdivision Platting ActLand use & zoningConditional

applies when — Parcels located within organized boroughs or unified home-rule municipalities possessing statutory land-use powers

Mandates that parcels comply with municipal master comprehensive plans, zoning classifications, and platting ordinances under AS 29.40. No parcel may be subdivided, partitioned, or legally transferred without prior review and plat approval by the local platting board or municipal authority. Imposes land-use covenants running with the land, setback controls, building density caps, and road dedication requirements.

Alaska Statutes Title 29, Chapter 40 (AS 29.40.010 - AS 29.40.200); delegates comprehensive planning, platting, and zoning powers to first and second class boroughs and home rule municipalities.

Alaska Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (UCIOA) Assessment Lien and Governance DoctrineLand use & zoningConditional

applies when — Residential parcels established as part of a common interest community (condominiums, planned unit developments, or homeowners associations) created after January 1, 1986

Statutorily binds parcels to association governing documents, recorded covenants, bylaws, and mandatory assessment dues under AS 34.08.470. Creates an automatic statutory lien on the parcel for unpaid assessments, fines, and late charges without requiring court recordation. Confers a limited 'super-priority' lien status over prior recorded mortgages for up to six months of regular periodic common expense assessments preceding an action to enforce the lien.

Alaska Statutes Title 34, Chapter 08 (AS 34.08.010 - AS 34.08.995); codified under Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act, effective January 1, 1986.

Statutory Environmental and Natural Hazard DisclosuresHazard & insuranceConditional

applies when — Parcels subject to natural hazard zones, FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas, permafrost conditions, contaminated soil/water sites, or historical erosion

Under the mandatory seller property disclosure statutory framework (AS 34.70.050) and state administrative regulations, transferors must disclose whether the parcel is situated in a designated flood zone or erosion boundary, whether flood insurance is required, presence of permafrost or soil subsidence issues, radon, freeze damage vulnerability, or registered environmental contamination. Omission of known latent environmental hazards subjects the transferor to statutory damages and rescission risk.

AS 34.70.010 et seq.; enforced via statutory disclosure schedules mandated by the Alaska Real Estate Commission.

Alaska Judicial Mortgage Foreclosure and Statutory Redemption DoctrineForeclosure doctrineConditional

applies when — Parcels encumbered by a mortgage without a power of sale or deeds of trust where the beneficiary elects judicial foreclosure through the superior court

Requires the lender to file a civil lawsuit in superior court to obtain a judgment and decree of foreclosure under AS 09.45.170. If a judicial foreclosure decree and sheriff's sale occur, the mortgagor holds a statutory right of redemption for up to 12 months after the date of confirmation of the sale under AS 09.35.250 by paying the sale price plus interest, taxes, and allowed costs.

Alaska Statutes AS 09.45.170 - 09.45.220 and AS 09.35.210 - AS 09.35.250.

Alaska Nonjudicial Deed of Trust Foreclosure and Power of Sale DoctrineForeclosure doctrineBinds every parcel

Governs the standard nonjudicial foreclosure mechanism in Alaska. Requires the trustee to record a Notice of Default not less than 30 days after default and at least 90 days before the scheduled foreclosure sale date under AS 34.20.070. The notice must be served via certified mail within 10 days of recording (or personal delivery within 20 days). Public notice of sale must be posted in three public places within 5 miles at least 30 days prior, published in a newspaper once weekly for 4 consecutive weeks, and published online for at least 45 days. Borrowers retain a statutory right of reinstatement by curing defaults prior to the sale (unless two prior notices of default were cured). Under AS 34.20.090, there is no post-sale statutory right of redemption following a nonjudicial foreclosure sale unless specifically provided for in the deed of trust.

AS 34.20.070 - AS 34.20.090 and AS 09.35.140; standard real property security enforcement mechanism in Alaska.

Alaska Residential Real Property Transfer Disclosure ActDisclosure & transactionBinds every parcel

Obligates transferors/sellers to deliver a written disclosure statement in the state-mandated format detailing parcel conditions, structural integrity, operating systems, and material defects before a prospective buyer executes a purchase agreement. Failure to comply affords buyers a statutory right to terminate the contract within a specified statutory window without penalty, and exposes the transferor to civil liability for actual damages caused by willful or negligent misrepresentation.

Alaska Statutes Title 34, Chapter 70 (AS 34.70.010 - AS 34.70.200); governs residential real estate transaction disclosures statewide.

Optional Municipal Residential / Homestead Exemption AuthorizationTaxationConditional

applies when — Residential parcels located within a taxing municipality that has enacted an optional local homestead/residential exemption ordinance pursuant to AS 29.45.050(a)

Allows municipal taxing bodies to exempt a percentage of the assessed value (commonly up to 20%, often capped at $50,000, as implemented in jurisdictions like Anchorage) for owner-occupied primary residences. Formula: Taxable Value = Assessed Value - Min(Cap, Assessed Value * Exemption Rate). Reduces net taxable assessment before the mill rate is applied.

AS 29.45.050(a); local adoption required under state authorizing statute.

Statewide Senior Citizen and Disabled Veteran Property Tax ExemptionTaxationConditional

applies when — Parcels owned and occupied as a primary residence and permanent place of abode by a resident who is 65 years of age or older, a disabled veteran with a 50% or greater service-connected disability, or a qualifying surviving spouse aged 60 or older

Mandates that municipalities exempt the first $150,000 of assessed property value from ad valorem taxation. Formula: Taxable Value = Max(0, Assessed Value - $150,000). Municipalities may elect by local ordinance to increase the exemption threshold above the $150,000 state minimum. The exemption attaches to the parcel as long as the claimant remains eligible and resides on the property.

AS 29.45.030(e); statewide statutory mandate binding all property-taxing municipal governments.

Alaska Statutory Real Property Assessment Ratio and Municipal Levy AuthorityTaxationConditional

applies when — Parcels situated within organized boroughs or cities that exercise the authority to levy general property taxes pursuant to AS 29.45

Imposes an ad valorem property tax assessed at 100% full and true value (fair market value assessment ratio of 1.0) under AS 29.45.110. The state does not levy a statewide residential property tax, delegating taxing authority strictly to local municipal governments under Article X, Section 2 of the Alaska Constitution. Tax liability formula: Tax Due = (Assessed Market Value - Applicable Statutory Exemptions) * (Municipal Millage Rate / 1,000). Millage rates are established annually by local borough and city governing assemblies under AS 29.45.240.

Alaska Statutes Title 29, Chapter 45 (AS 29.45.010 - AS 29.45.240); codifies local taxation authority, full-market-value assessment standards, and billing procedures.

Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.