Mat-Su Borough Property Tax Records

Matanuska-Susitna Borough property tax records are available online through the borough's myProperty search portal, where you can look up any of the more than 80,000 parcels in this rapidly growing area north of Anchorage. The borough maintains full-service assessment and tax functions at its Palmer office, with online tools for searching assessed values, tax maps, and parcel data. This page covers how to search Mat-Su property tax records, who to contact, what deadlines to watch, and what relief programs are available to qualifying property owners.

Search Mat-Su Property Tax Records with myProperty

The primary tool for searching Matanuska-Susitna Borough property tax records online is the myProperty portal at myproperty.matsugov.us. This system gives you several ways to find a parcel. You can search by owner name, recent buyer name, property address, subdivision name, subdivision ID, Tax ID, or Parcel ID. Each method has its own search logic, and knowing which one to use can save time.

Owner name searches list names last name first. If you are looking for Bill Jones, type "Jones Bill." You can enter a partial name if you are unsure of the full spelling. A search for "William" will return results for William Jones, Todd Williams, Bill McWilliams, and anyone else with "William" anywhere in their name. Address searches work similarly. For a parcel at 141 E. Outer Springer Way, you can type the full address or just "Springer" to pull all matching parcels. Partial searches help when you are not sure of the exact address format in the system.

The Tax ID search uses the account number found on your tax bill. Parcel ID is a unique 5-digit number. Subdivision ID is a 4-digit number shared by all parcels within a subdivision, which is useful if you want to pull all lots in a specific development. DXF and PDF tax maps are also available through the property search page if you need boundary data for a specific parcel.

The system is free to use and does not require registration. Results include assessed value, property description, and basic parcel information.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Property Tax Records Contact Information

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assessor's Office is at 350 E. Dahlia Ave., Palmer, Alaska 99645. For real property questions, call (907) 861-8642. Personal property and business inventory questions go to (907) 861-8637. The assessing department has a staff of 18 and an annual assessment budget of $3,356,655. That level of staffing and funding reflects the scale of the workload: over 80,000 parcels spread across more than 25,000 square miles.

The borough runs two main web portals. The primary site is matsu.gov and the government services portal is at matsugov.us. Both are active. The matsu.gov site has the property tax information section, while matsugov.us serves as the broader government operations hub. Either will get you to the right place.

The borough site covers property value and tax information including how the assessment process works and how to apply for relief programs.

Use either portal as your starting point when you need to contact a specific borough department or access public documents.

Mat-Su Property Tax and Value Information

The property tax and value page at matsu.gov is the borough's official guide to how property taxation works in the Mat-Su. It explains how the assessor's office determines value, what records they maintain, and what relief programs are available. The assessor's office tracks property ownership, maintains parcel boundary maps, records building characteristics, and keeps track of who qualifies for exemptions. All of that data feeds into the annual assessment roll, which is the public record of every taxable parcel in the borough.

The borough is described as Alaska's fastest growing area. It offers more land and more house for less money compared to Anchorage, which has driven strong population growth and a rapidly expanding parcel count. As of 2022, the borough had 80,179 total parcels: 43,766 residential, 2,013 commercial, and 34,400 in other categories. The tax amount population, meaning the share of parcels with an active tax obligation, was 89.51% in that year.

It also explains how to read your assessment notice and what steps to take if you disagree with the value shown.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Property Tax Records and Key Dates

Mat-Su uses a 6-year assessment cycle, meaning each property is physically reinspected on a rotating 6-year schedule. Between inspections, values may still change based on market data and statistical updates. For 2022, assessment notices were mailed on January 26. The Board of Equalization met starting March 29. Tax bills were due August 15. These dates shift slightly from year to year, so check your notice carefully each time one arrives.

Exemption applications for senior citizens and disabled veterans must reach the assessor's office by January 15. This deadline is set by state law and applies borough-wide. If you miss it, you generally cannot get the exemption for that tax year. Applications are available from the assessing office at 350 E. Dahlia Ave., Palmer, or through the borough website.

Personal property returns for business accounts must typically be filed by a specific date each year as well. Business owners with taxable personal property should confirm that date with the personal property team at (907) 861-8637 each January. Late or unfiled returns may result in penalties under AS 29.45.140.

Note: Tax maps in DXF and PDF format are available for download through the myProperty search system. If you need boundary data for a specific parcel, that is the most direct way to get it.

State Law and Mat-Su Borough Property Tax Records

Matanuska-Susitna Borough property tax authority comes from AS 29.45.010. As a second class borough, Mat-Su has both areawide and non-areawide taxing authority, which means different parts of the borough may have different tax rates depending on service area levies. The base property tax rate is set by the Borough Assembly through the annual budget process. The statewide cap of 30 mills applies under AS 29.45.090. Service area levies may be added on top of the base rate in certain parts of the borough.

All property must be assessed at its full and true value as of January 1 under AS 29.45.110. The assessor uses mass appraisal techniques. The borough's size and parcel count require a highly systematic approach, relying on computer-assisted mass appraisal models and periodic field inspections within the 6-year cycle. The assessor's office updates values for the full parcel base each year using market data even between field inspection years.

Under AS 29.45.130, the assessor may enter property for inspection at reasonable times. You may refuse entry, but the assessor will then estimate your property's value from available exterior data. Given the 6-year cycle in Mat-Su, an interior inspection only happens once every six years for most properties. Allowing it helps ensure accuracy.

The assessment roll prepared under AS 29.45.160 is a public record. Any person can request to view it. The roll lists all taxable property in the borough, the assessed value of each parcel, and the owner's name and address. It is the foundation of the entire tax system and is updated annually.

Mat-Su Borough Property Tax Exemptions and Relief Programs

Two main exemption programs reduce property tax bills for qualifying Matanuska-Susitna Borough property owners. The Senior Citizen Exemption is available to property owners who are 65 years of age or older and own their primary residence. The Disabled Veteran Exemption applies to veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 50% or greater. Both programs are mandatory under AS 29.45.030, and both cover up to $150,000 of assessed value. Applications go to the assessing office and must be received by January 15 each year. The state reimburses the borough for the revenue it loses because of these mandatory exemptions.

ANCSA Native corporation land in the borough is exempt from property tax unless it is leased or developed for private use, as required by AS 29.45.030. Optional exemptions under AS 29.45.050 may also apply to certain categories of personal property if the borough assembly has adopted them by ordinance. Contact the assessing office to confirm which personal property categories are currently exempt before filing your personal property return.

The Mat-Su property tax information page has details on both the Senior Citizen and Disabled Veteran exemption programs, including application forms and eligibility requirements. Staff at (907) 861-8642 can walk you through the process if you have questions about whether you qualify.

Appealing Your Mat-Su Property Tax Assessment

If your Matanuska-Susitna Borough property tax assessment seems too high, start by going to the assessment office at 350 E. Dahlia Ave. Talk to staff. They can pull your record, explain how the value was reached, and answer your questions. The borough's own guidance encourages this step. Many value disputes in Mat-Su are resolved at the office level without ever reaching the Board of Equalization.

If talking it out does not resolve the issue, you can file a formal appeal under AS 29.45.190. The appeal must be in writing and must reach the Board of Equalization within 30 days of receiving your assessment notice. State the grounds clearly. Your claim might be that the value is unequal, excessive, improper, or based on under-valuation. Gather evidence: comparable sales in your area, a recent independent appraisal, or photos and documentation of property condition that the assessor may not have accounted for.

The Board of Equalization holds hearings in spring each year. For 2022, the BOE session started March 29. You present your evidence. The board decides. Under AS 29.45.210, you can appeal a board decision to Superior Court and then to the Alaska Supreme Court if needed. Keep copies of all notices, submissions, and decisions throughout the process.

Cities Within Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Several cities and communities in Matanuska-Susitna Borough have their own pages with local property tax record information. Property owners in these areas access assessment services through the borough's Palmer office, since Mat-Su handles assessment functions centrally for the entire borough area.

• Wasilla Property Tax Records
• Palmer Property Tax Records
• Knik-Fairview Property Tax Records
• Tanaina Property Tax Records
• Meadow Lakes Property Tax Records
• Big Lake Property Tax Records

For nearby boroughs, see the Anchorage Municipality property tax records page and the Fairbanks North Star Borough property tax records page.