Palmer Alaska Property Records
Palmer property records are managed by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, where Palmer serves as the borough seat. The Mat-Su Borough Assessing Department handles all property assessment, and their online MyProperty tool lets you search parcel data for Palmer properties by address, owner name, or parcel number. For recorded deeds, mortgages, and other legal instruments, the Palmer Recording District is served by the Alaska DNR Recorder's Office in Anchorage. This page covers how to find Palmer property records, which offices to contact, and what tools are available to you.
Palmer Overview
Mat-Su Borough Assessing Department
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assessing Department is the main office for Palmer property records. The department is physically located in Palmer since Palmer is the borough seat. Staff there find, list, and value all taxable property in the borough, including every parcel within Palmer city limits. The Assessing Department sends out annual assessment notices and maintains the database that feeds the borough's online property search.
If you need to look up a Palmer property's assessed value, confirm ownership, or check tax status, you can do that through the borough's online tools. The MyProperty website lets you search by tax roll, parcel number, owner name, address, or taxable value. It is free to use and available at any time. For in-person help, the office is right there in Palmer.
| Office | Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assessing Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 350 East Dahlia Avenue Palmer, AK 99645 |
| Phone | (907) 861-8642 |
| Website | matsugov.us |
The borough's main website at matsugov.us links to assessment information, exemption applications, and the MyProperty search portal. You can find the Assessing Department section from the main site. The borough also provides information about property tax exemptions and how to apply for them through the Finance Department.
Search Palmer Property Records Online
The Mat-Su Borough's MyProperty website at myproperty.matsugov.us is the main tool for searching Palmer assessment records online. You can search by address, owner name, parcel number, or tax roll number. Results show assessed land value, improvement value, total assessed value, taxable value after exemptions, and property details like lot size and building characteristics.
The system also shows property tax balances and payment history. If you are buying a Palmer property and want to confirm taxes are current, the MyProperty search gives you that answer fast. Sales history is often included, which helps with comparable value research. The tool runs from a browser and is updated regularly as assessments change and ownership transfers.
To get the most from a Palmer property search, it helps to have:
- Street address or parcel number
- Owner's name or partial name
- Tax roll number if you have it
For broader property research or to find recorded documents, the Alaska DNR land records database at dnr.alaska.gov/landrecords is the right resource. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats for Palmer properties are indexed there by grantor, grantee, and recording date.
Palmer Property Records Tools
The images below show resources used to look up Palmer property records. The Mat-Su Borough's online tools and the Alaska DNR Recording District together cover the full range of Palmer property data.
The DNR's district list at dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff/distlist confirms which recording office covers each area of Alaska, including the Palmer Recording District.
The MyProperty website provides free online access to Mat-Su Borough assessment records. Search Palmer properties by address, owner name, or parcel number to view assessed values and ownership details.
For a complete property research picture in Palmer, use both the MyProperty assessment tool and the DNR land records database. Assessment data comes from the borough. Recorded title documents come from the DNR.
Recorded Documents for Palmer Properties
When a Palmer property changes hands, the deed is recorded through the Alaska DNR Recorder's Office. The Palmer Recording District is served by the Anchorage DNR Recording District office. That office is at 550 West 7th Ave., Suite 108, Anchorage, AK 99501-3564, and the phone number is (907) 269-8876.
All types of real estate documents get recorded there. Deeds show ownership transfers. Deeds of trust and mortgages show what lenders have claims against a property. Liens from contractors, courts, or tax authorities are recorded too. Easements, right-of-way grants, and subdivision plats are all on file. These records are public and can be searched through the DNR's online database at dnr.alaska.gov/landrecords.
You can search recorded documents by grantor name, grantee name, document type, or recording date. Copies can be ordered through the DNR online copy request system. The fee is $1.25 for the first page and $0.25 per page after that. Certified copies add $5.00 per document. Requests are typically processed within one to two business days with documents sent by email.
Note: The Anchorage DNR office handles Palmer recording district filings in person as well. If you need to record a document or pick up certified copies in person, the Anchorage office is where to go.
Palmer Property Tax Exemptions
Mat-Su Borough property owners in Palmer can apply for tax exemptions through the borough's Finance Department. The senior citizen exemption applies to homeowners 65 or older who use the property as their main Alaska home. The disabled veteran exemption covers veterans with a service-connected disability of 50% or more. Surviving spouses may qualify in some cases.
A residential exemption is also available for owner-occupied primary residences. This cuts the taxable assessed value and reduces the annual tax bill. All exemption applications go to the Mat-Su Borough and must be filed by the relevant deadline. You can find application forms and deadline information on the borough's website at matsugov.us.
Property tax bills in Palmer are mailed July 1st by the Mat-Su Borough. The first installment is due August 15 and the second is due February 17 of the following year. Payments can be made online, by mail, or in person at the borough office in Palmer. If you have questions about your tax bill or payment options, call the Assessing Department at (907) 861-8642.
Alaska's public records statute at Title 40, Chapter 17 of the Alaska Statutes provides the legal basis for public access to property records including assessment data and recorded documents. Anyone can request and review Palmer property records regardless of whether they own the property.
Palmer Zoning and Planning
The City of Palmer runs its own Planning Department for zoning and land use matters within city limits. Zoning maps, permitted uses, setback requirements, and building permit applications are handled at the city level. The city maintains its own development standards separate from the borough's assessment function.
If you are buying, building on, or changing the use of a Palmer property, check with both offices. The borough handles assessment and taxes. The city handles zoning and permits. Both sets of records are important depending on what you need to know about a specific parcel.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Property Records
Palmer is the seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. All property assessments and tax records for Palmer go through the Mat-Su Borough Assessing Department. For a full overview of how property records work across the entire Mat-Su Borough, see the borough page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Palmer in the Mat-Su Valley. Most share the same borough offices for property records and assessment.