Senior, Veteran and Disability Property Tax Relief in Alaska

Property tax exemptions, freezes and credits in Alaska for seniors, disabled veterans and people with disabilities.

Short answer: Real property owned and occupied as the primary residence and permanent place of abode by a qualified disabled veteran may be exempt from property tax. Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs (Department of Military and Veterans Affairs), Taxes and Land

Veteran exemptions	Real property owned and occupied as the primary residence and permanent place of abode by a qualified disabled veteran may be exempt from property tax. The disability must have been incurred or aggravated in the line of duty and rated at 50% or more by the veteran's military service or the federal VA. The amount of the exemption, how to apply, and whether it transfers are set by the municipality; the exemption may transfer to a surviving spouse who is at least 60 years old. Contact the tax assessor's office in your municipality. Source: Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs (Department of Military and Veterans Affairs), Taxes and Land

Veteran exemptions

Real property owned and occupied as the primary residence and permanent place of abode by a qualified disabled veteran may be exempt from property tax. The disability must have been incurred or aggravated in the line of duty and rated at 50% or more by the veteran's military service or the federal VA. The amount of the exemption, how to apply, and whether it transfers are set by the municipality; the exemption may transfer to a surviving spouse who is at least 60 years old. Contact the tax assessor's office in your municipality.

Source: Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs (Department of Military and Veterans Affairs), Taxes and Land

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Last verified against official sources: October 27, 2026.

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