Anchorage Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption

About This Program

Anchorage provides a property tax exemption of up to $150,000 of assessed value for homeowners age 65 or older who own and occupy their primary residence. Applicants must be 65 on or before December 31 of the prior year and must have been Alaska residents for the entire prior calendar year. The application deadline is March 15 of the applicable tax year.

At Anchorage's effective property tax rate (~0.92%), a $150,000 exemption saves approximately $1,380/year. Applications must be complete and received or postmarked by March 15.

Key Details

• Exempts up to $150,000 of assessed value for homeowners age 65+
• Must own and occupy as primary residence; Alaska resident for full prior year
• Apply by March 15 each year — deadline is firm
• Must be 65 on or before December 31 of the preceding year
• Contact MOA Property Appraisal: 907-343-6770

How to Apply

Deadline: March 15 annually (for that calendar year's taxes)