Access Wasilla Property Tax Records

Wasilla property tax records are searchable through the Matanuska-Susitna Borough myProperty portal, where you can look up any parcel by owner name, address, parcel ID, or tax ID to find assessed values, tax bill history, and exemption status. Wasilla is an incorporated city within Mat-Su Borough, but it has set its city mill rate at zero since fiscal year 2007, meaning property owners pay borough-level taxes only. The search portal covers all Mat-Su parcels, including those inside Wasilla city limits.

Wasilla City Tax Status and Borough Assessment

Wasilla has its own city government and has enacted a property tax code, but the city has set its mill rate at zero every year since fiscal year 2007. In practice this means property owners inside Wasilla city limits do not pay a city property tax. The city relies on sales tax revenue instead of property taxes to fund municipal operations. That said, the City of Wasilla does not assess or collect borough-level taxes. Those functions belong entirely to Mat-Su Borough.

Even with the zero city rate, Mat-Su Borough still assesses every parcel within Wasilla's boundaries and may levy its areawide rate on those properties. The borough assessment and billing process works the same way for Wasilla parcels as it does for unincorporated Mat-Su communities. Assessment notices go out in late January. Tax bills are due August 15. All assessment data is accessible through the borough's myProperty portal.

The City of Wasilla website is the right place for questions about city services, permits, code enforcement, and local ordinances. For questions about property valuation and tax billing, contact the Mat-Su Borough Assessing Division in Palmer.

The city site is the starting point for building permits, code questions, and municipal services; the borough handles all property valuation and tax administration for Wasilla parcels.

Search Wasilla Property Tax Records Through myProperty

The Mat-Su Borough myProperty system gives you free public access to every parcel record in the borough, including all parcels inside Wasilla. You can search seven different ways. Owner name searches list names last name first, so searching for "Smith Jane" finds Jane Smith. Partial names are accepted, meaning you can type just a last name or even a few letters and the system returns matching results. Buyer name searches let you look for properties by recent purchaser.

Address searches work the same way as name searches. You can enter a full street address or just part of it. Entering only the street name returns every parcel on that street, which can be useful for comparing assessed values in a neighborhood. The subdivision name and subdivision ID options let you pull all parcels in a specific development. The subdivision ID is a four-digit number that all parcels within a subdivision share, so it is the most efficient way to search an entire development at once.

If you have a Tax ID from a previous tax bill or a five-digit Parcel ID, those search options go straight to a single record. Each parcel record shows the full assessment data: ownership, assessed value, land and improvement breakdowns, exemption amounts if any, and tax bill history including amounts billed, amounts paid, any penalties, and current balance. The portal also links to tax map resources in DXF and PDF format for property boundary lookups.

Note: The myProperty portal covers all Mat-Su Borough parcels. Even though Wasilla has a zero city mill rate, the borough assessment data for each parcel is still fully visible in the system.

Mat-Su Assessing Division Contact Information

The Mat-Su Borough Assessing Division at 350 E. Dahlia Ave., Palmer, AK 99645 is the office that handles all real property valuation for Wasilla. The phone number for real property is (907) 861-8642. For personal property and business inventory, call (907) 861-8637. Both lines connect to staff who can answer questions about assessment methodology, exemption applications, and how to start an informal review if you think your value is off.

The assessing office tracks ownership changes, keeps parcel boundary maps up to date, records building and property characteristics, and manages exemption eligibility files. Mat-Su is one of the largest assessment jurisdictions in Alaska by land area, covering 25,260 square miles with more than 80,000 taxable real property parcels. The assessment staff of 18 use a six-year reinspection cycle combined with annual market data updates to keep values current.

When assessment staff visit a property, they may or may not be able to access the interior. If you decline access or are not home, they will note what they can observe from the street. Any resulting errors in the property record are corrected through the appeal process. Keeping your contact information current with the assessor helps ensure you receive assessment notices and any correspondence about your parcel on time.

The Mat-Su Borough property tax and value page has a full overview of how assessments are calculated, what the tax rate covers, and where to direct different types of questions.

Wasilla Property Tax Exemption Programs

Mat-Su Borough offers two mandatory exemption programs that apply to Wasilla property owners who qualify. The Senior Citizen Exemption covers residents who are 65 or older and own their primary home. Under AS 29.45.030, this exemption reduces the taxable assessed value by up to $150,000. The state reimburses Mat-Su Borough for the revenue it loses because of mandatory exemptions, so the program costs the borough nothing out of its own budget. Applications must be filed with the Mat-Su Assessing Division by January 15 each year.

The Disabled Veteran Exemption is the second mandatory program. It applies to veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 50% or greater who own and occupy their home as a primary residence. The same $150,000 cap applies. If your rating changes, or if you sell and buy a new property, you will need to reapply. Contact (907) 861-8642 to get the application forms and find out what documentation is required to prove eligibility.

Since Wasilla's city mill rate is zero, exemptions that reduce city-level tax have no practical effect. But the Mat-Su Borough areawide rate still applies, and any applicable service area rates also apply, so exemptions that reduce the Mat-Su taxable value still result in a real reduction in the total tax bill. When you look up a Wasilla parcel in myProperty and an exemption is on file, the record shows the taxable value before and after the exemption, so you can see the exact dollar impact.

Challenging a Wasilla Property Tax Assessment

If you think your Wasilla property was valued too high, call Mat-Su Assessing at (907) 861-8642 first. An informal conversation with staff is the fastest way to find out if there is a straightforward error in the record, like a wrong square footage or a condition factor that does not match the actual state of the property. If the assessor agrees, they mail a corrected notice. Most issues that can be fixed are resolved at this stage.

If you go through the informal process and still disagree, you can file a formal written appeal with the Mat-Su Board of Equalization. Under AS 29.45.190, the appeal must be filed within 30 days of receiving your assessment notice. It needs to explain what is wrong with the value. At the hearing, you carry the burden of proof. Useful evidence includes a recent independent appraisal, comparable sales data for similar properties in the area, or documentation of specific condition issues that lower the market value of your property.

The mill rate is not subject to the Board of Equalization process. That rate is set by the Borough Assembly through the budget, and the proper place to contest it is at a public budget hearing. For Wasilla specifically, the zero city mill rate is also a separate matter entirely from the borough appeal process.

Nearby Mat-Su Cities and Communities

Wasilla sits at the center of the Mat-Su Valley and is surrounded by other fast-growing communities. All of them share the same borough tax system, so the search tools and assessing office are the same for each one.

• Palmer Property Tax Records
• Knik-Fairview Property Tax Records
• Tanaina Property Tax Records
• Meadow Lakes Property Tax Records

For the full borough-level guide covering Mat-Su assessment methods, tax rates, and the appeal process in depth, see the Matanuska-Susitna Borough property tax records page.