Ketchikan Gateway Borough senior sales-tax card & senior/disabled-veteran property tax exemption
Residents 65+ can get a Borough senior sales-tax exemption card (must be an Alaska resident, borough resident 180+ days and PFD-eligible; card issued in person at the Borough office). Homeowners 65+ or veterans with 50%+ disability can exempt up to $150,000 of assessed value from property tax - file by March 31 of the exemption year. Assessment/exemptions office 907-228-6609; Borough main 907-228-6625.
Who it’s for
Age 65+ (sales tax); 65+ or 50%+ disabled veteran homeowners (property tax)
This is what the program lists. Only the provider can say whether you qualify.
What to bring isn’t listed. Check with the provider before you start.
Provider information
View official informationOpen Senior / Disabled Veteran property tax exemption application · PDFQuestions to ask
Who can get this, and what should I bring?
Which application or form fits my situation?
After you contact them
Ask the provider how to confirm receipt and when to follow up. A response time is not listed here.