New law allows Alaska’s local governments to offer more property tax breaks

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 505

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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Under a new law, Alaska boroughs and cities will be able to offer property tax breaks to first-time homebuyers, new trailer parks and homeowners who convert short-term rentals into long-term rentals.

Those breaks and more are included in House Bill 13, which became law this week after Gov. Mike Dunleavy declined to veto it. Eight other bills also became law without the governor’s signature.

The new laws:

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