Ketchikan Gateway Borough Property Tax Appeal Guide
In Ketchikan Gateway Borough, file your appeal by Within 30 days after the assessor mails the assessment notice, filed in writing with the local Board of Equalization. Alaska has no statewide property tax; the deadline is set by each borough or municipality from its own notice-mailing date (e.g., the Municipality of Anchorage mails notices by mid-January and sets a deadline ~30 days later — Feb 11 for 2026). The exact calendar date varies by jurisdiction. at Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assessment Department's online portal.
| Deadline | Within 30 days after the assessor mails the assessment notice, filed in writing with the local Board of Equalization. Alaska has no statewide property tax; the deadline is set by each borough or municipality from its own notice-mailing date (e.g., the Municipality of Anchorage mails notices by mid-January and sets a deadline ~30 days later — Feb 11 for 2026). The exact calendar date varies by jurisdiction. |
|---|---|
| Lien date | January 1, 2026 |
| Appeal body | Board of Equalization (BOE) |
| Assessor / district | Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assessment Department |
| Online portal | File online |
How to File a Appeal in Ketchikan Gateway Borough
- Gather your assessment notice — it lists your account number and any access code
- File online through Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assessment Department's portal or by mail
- State your grounds and submit evidence (comparable sales, a licensed appraisal, or photos of defects)
- Request an informal review to try to settle before a formal BOE hearing