Sec. 29.45.370. Answer and objection.
A person having an interest in a lot on the foreclosure list may file an answer within 30 days after the date of last publication, specifying the person’s objection. The court shall make its decision in summary proceedings. The foreclosure list is prima facie evidence that the assessment and levy of the tax is valid […]
Sec. 29.45.200. Board of equalization.
(a) The governing body sits as a board of equalization for the purpose of hearing an appeal from a determination of the assessor, or it may delegate this authority to one or more boards appointed by it. An appointed board may be composed of not less than three persons, who shall be members of the […]
Sec. 29.45.380. Judgment.
The court shall in a proper case give judgment and decree that the tax liens be foreclosed. It is a several judgment against each lot and a lien on each lot.
Sec. 29.45.210. Hearing.
(a) If an appellant fails to appear, the board of equalization may proceed with the hearing in the absence of the appellant. (b) The appellant bears the burden of proof. The only grounds for adjustment of assessment are proof of unequal, excessive, improper, or under valuation based on facts that are stated in a valid […]
Sec. 29.45.390. Transfer and appeal.
(a) Foreclosed properties are transferred to the municipality for the lien amount. When answers are filed the court may enter judgment against and order the transfer to the municipality of all other properties on the list pending determination of the matters in controversy. The court shall hear and determine the issues raised by the complaint […]
Sec. 29.45.220. Supplementary assessment rolls.
The assessor shall include property omitted from the assessment roll on a supplementary roll, using the procedures set out in this chapter for the original roll.
Sec. 29.45.400. Redemption period.
Properties transferred to the municipality are held by the municipality for at least one year. During the redemption period a party having an interest in the property may redeem it by paying the lien amount plus penalties, interest, and costs, including all costs incurred under AS 29.45.440(a). Property redeemed is subject to all accrued taxes, […]
Sec. 29.45.230. Tax adjustments on property affected by a disaster.
(a) The municipality may by ordinance provide for assessment or reassessment and reduction of taxes for property destroyed, damaged, or otherwise reduced in value as a result of a disaster. (b) An assessment or reassessment under this section may be made by the assessor only upon the receipt of a sworn statement of the taxpayer […]
Sec. 29.45.240. Establishment of levy and determination of rate.
(a) The power granted to a municipality to assess, levy, and collect a property tax shall be exercised by means of an ordinance. The rate of levy, the date of equalization, and the date when taxes become delinquent shall be fixed by resolution. (b) A municipality shall annually determine the rate of levy before June […]
Sec. 29.45.250. Rates of penalty and interest.
(a) A penalty not to exceed 20 percent of the tax due may be added to all delinquent taxes, and interest not to exceed 15 percent a year shall accrue upon all unpaid taxes, not including penalty, from the due date until paid in full. A municipality may impose a penalty not to exceed 20 […]