Kodiak Island Borough County, Alaska

710 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, Alaska 99615

Tel: 907-486-9300
Fax: 907-486-9391

County Website: Kodiak Island Borough county
Assessor Website: Kodiak Island Borough county assessor

Kodiak Island Borough County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Within thirty (30) days from the date the assessment notice was mailed the person whose name appears on the assessment roll, may contest the proposed assessed value.
The first, and most important, step in the appeal process is to visit the assessing department, or call, and ask to review your assessment file with an appraiser.
If you are unable to reach an agreement with the assessing staff that is satisfactory to you, the next step is to appeal to the Board of Equalization.
A time limit exists as to when an appeal can be made. The appeal must be made within thirty (30) days of the mailing of the Notice of Assessed Value.
The appeal must be made in writing on the form approved by the Board and filed with the Borough Clerks office within thirty (30) days of the mailing of the Notice of Assessed Value.
The appeal form is available at the Assessing office or one can be emailed, faxed, or mailed to you.
The burden of proof to show that the assessment is incorrect lies with the property owner.
A property owner may designate another person to represent them at the Board of Equalization hearing, but that person must be named in writing at the time of filing or no later than three (3) days in advance of the hearing.
For more information about the appeal process, contact the Assessors office at (907) 486-9353.

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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Kodiak Island Borough county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Kodiak Island Borough county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Kodiak Island Borough county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.

Tax exemptions

Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Kodiak Island Borough county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.

Appeal tax assessment

Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Kodiak Island Borough county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.

Challenge the tax rate

Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Kodiak Island Borough county government and ask them to consider reducing it.

Property Tax Rules

Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Kodiak Island Borough county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Kodiak Island Borough county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.

Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Kodiak Island Borough county Alaska tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Kodiak Island Borough County

Homes in Kodiak Island Borough county have a median home value of $318,473.

Kodiak Island Borough county home values are ranked 3 out of 30 counties in the state of Alaska for median home price. The average median home value in Alaska is $218,470. Yukon-Koyukuk county has the lowest median price at $76,200. Skagway county has the highest median price at $389,885.

Compared to the rest of the United States, Kodiak Island Borough county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~144%.

Alaska Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Kodiak Island Borough county is $0.

Compared to the state of Alaska and the United States, Kodiak Island Borough county's median household income is lower than the state of Alaska's average median household income of $68,500 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.

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Kodiak Island Borough county's population has decreased from 13,309 in 1990 to 13,101 in 2020, a decrease of -1.6% over that time frame.

For comparison, the state of Alaska's population has grown from 550,043 in 1990 to 733,391 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.

In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.

Kodiak Island Borough county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Alaska and the United States.

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Kodiak Island Borough County Alaska Cities

Akhiok, Karluk, Kodiak, Larsen Bay, Old Harbor, Ouzinkie, Port Lions

Kodiak Island Borough County Alaska Zipcodes

99550 / 99608 / 99615 / 99624 / 99643 / 99644 / 99697 /

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