This year’s property tax assessments caused quite an uproar in the Municipality of Anchorage. Many residents saw their property valuations rise significantly with little to no apparent reason. Some residents noted suspiciously targeted assessments that seem to favor politicians. Residents’ frustration resulted in 1,953 appeals submitted to the Anchorage Assembly.
According to Board of Equalization Chair Ian Moore, the nearly 2,000 appeals is “a record number which is beyond the capacity of the existing Board to address in a timely manner.” To address the issue, Assembly Chair Christopher Constant and Vice Chair Anna Brawley called on Anchorage residents to apply to serve on the Board of Equalization, an adjudicatory board that determines resolution of tax assessment appeals.
As of March 11, only 9 of 21 Board seats are filled. Without more volunteers to help process appeals, Board Chair Moore expects appeal resolutions to take until November 12, 2026 to complete.
Interested residents with backgrounds in real estate, taxes, banking, engineering, title companies, mortgage companies, or law can apply to serve on the Board by sending a resume and cover letter to the Municipal Clerk at [email protected].
