Wasilla Alaska Property Records
Wasilla property records are maintained by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, which handles assessments, tax billing, and parcel data for all properties in the city. The Mat-Su Borough runs a free online property search tool that lets you look up ownership, assessed values, and tax balances for any Wasilla parcel. The city also has its own zoning and land use regulations through the City of Wasilla Planning Department. Recorded documents like deeds and mortgages are on file with the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. This page covers how to search Wasilla property records and find what you need from each of these sources.
Wasilla Overview
Mat-Su Borough Assessor - Wasilla Properties
Property assessments for Wasilla are conducted by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assessing Department. The office is at 350 East Dahlia Avenue in Palmer. The real property division handles assessments for all parcels in the borough, including those inside the Wasilla city limits. You can reach them at (907) 861-8642. Staff can confirm assessed values, answer questions about how a property was valued, and explain the appeal process.
Even though Wasilla is an incorporated city, the borough handles property assessments and tax billing. City residents receive their assessment notices from the borough each year. The borough uses a standard method for all parcels: appraisers look at land value separately from building value. Land value depends on lot size, location, and topography. Building value depends on square footage, construction quality grade, interior condition, and features. These factors are combined to get the total assessed value.
| Office | Mat-Su Borough Assessor's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 350 East Dahlia Avenue Palmer, AK 99645 |
| Real Property Phone | (907) 861-8642 |
| Borough Website | matsugov.us |
Assessments reflect what properties would likely sell for on the open market. The borough uses recent sales of comparable homes to calibrate values. Most changes year over year track actual market movement in the area.
Search Wasilla Property Records on MyProperty
The Mat-Su Borough's MyProperty portal is the best starting point for searching Wasilla property records online. You can search by property address or owner name. The results show the parcel account ID, assessed land value, building value, total assessed value, and current tax balance. It is free to use and does not require registration.
The MyProperty portal at myproperty.matsugov.us lets you search all Mat-Su Borough parcels including Wasilla properties by address or owner name, with full assessment and tax balance details.
When you find a parcel, click on the account ID to see the full detail page. This shows you the breakdown of the assessed value, including what the borough used to calculate land and building values. You can see the total assessed value under the "Total Assessed" column and the current amount owed under "Tax Balance." If the tax balance shows a number, that is what is owed as of that day. Delinquent properties may have additional fees. For a full payoff on back taxes, call Collections at (907) 861-8610.
The MyProperty portal also links to the borough's GIS tools. The Parcel Viewer at mapping.matsugov.us overlays parcel boundaries on aerial imagery. For Wasilla, this is useful because the city has a mix of older subdivisions and newer development on the edges. The Parcel Viewer helps you see lot boundaries, dimensions, and what is on adjacent parcels. The Planning and Land Use Viewer shows zoning districts and land use designations across the borough, which complements the city's own zoning information.
City of Wasilla Zoning and Land Use
Wasilla has its own zoning code and planning regulations that operate separately from the Mat-Su Borough. The City of Wasilla Planning Department handles zoning verification, building permits, and land use decisions within the city limits. If you need to know how a Wasilla property is zoned, what uses are allowed, or whether a permit is needed for development, you contact the city rather than the borough.
The city maintains zoning maps showing all zoning districts within Wasilla. Common zones include residential, commercial, and mixed-use designations. Property owners and buyers should always check current zoning before making development plans, since the allowed uses and development standards vary by zone. The planning department can confirm the zoning for a specific address and tell you what the code allows.
Zoning and land use records at the city level are separate from the borough's assessment records. A full picture of a Wasilla property includes both the borough's assessment data from MyProperty and the city's zoning designation. Both matter for understanding what a property can be used for and how it is valued.
Wasilla property research should cover the Mat-Su Borough assessment records for tax and valuation data, plus the City of Wasilla Planning Department for zoning and land use information.
Wasilla Property Recorded Documents
Deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real estate documents for Wasilla properties are recorded through the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. Wasilla is within the Palmer Recording District. The DNR records all instruments in this district and maintains the public record. You can find the DNR Recording District office locations on the DNR website.
The online land records system at dnr.alaska.gov/landrecords lets you search recorded documents for Wasilla parcels. Search by grantor name, grantee name, parcel number, or document type. The system covers deeds, mortgages, easements, plats, and other recorded instruments going back many years. Searches are free. Document copies have fees, which you can check at dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff/Fees.
Under Alaska Statutes Title 40, Chapter 17, recording a document gives public notice of your property interest. A recorded deed protects a buyer against claims from prior unrecorded transfers. This is the foundation of title searches, which are standard in every real estate sale. When a title company searches a Wasilla property, they search the DNR land records database to build the chain of title and find any liens or encumbrances.
Property Tax Payments for Wasilla
Wasilla property owners pay taxes to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, not to the city. Tax bills are mailed on July 1 each year. The first installment is due August 15. The second is due February 17. You can pay the full amount on the first due date or split it into two payments.
The borough offers multiple ways to pay. Online payments go through the borough portal and accept credit cards and ACH e-checks. E-check payments carry a $1 transaction fee. You can also pay in person at the DSJ Building at 350 East Dahlia Avenue in Palmer. Mail payments go to the same address. The front desk can help with tax payments and answer basic assessment questions.
The Mat-Su Borough provides tax exemptions that can reduce what Wasilla property owners owe. The senior citizen exemption, the disabled veteran exemption, and the residential exemption are all available for qualifying primary residences. Applications go to the Mat-Su Borough Finance Department. The borough can tell you the current deadline and what documentation you need. Exemptions must be applied for by the annual deadline to take effect that tax year.
Properties with delinquent taxes may face additional penalties and eventually foreclosure. If your Wasilla property has back taxes, call Collections at (907) 861-8610 for a payoff amount. Foreclosure-status properties cannot pay online and require certified funds or cash at the borough office. The borough also posts information about the tax sale process for properties that have been delinquent long enough to enter the foreclosure pipeline.
Note: The assessment appeal deadline is February 27 each year. Contact the Mat-Su Borough Assessor at (907) 861-8642 before that date if you think your Wasilla property was assessed incorrectly.
Property Tax Exemptions in Wasilla
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough offers several property tax exemptions that Wasilla homeowners may qualify for. These can meaningfully reduce the taxable value of your primary residence. The exemptions are applied at the borough level, not the city level, and are administered through the Mat-Su Borough Finance Department.
Common exemptions available to Wasilla property owners include:
- Senior citizen exemption - for qualifying homeowners above a certain age
- Disabled veteran exemption - for veterans with qualifying disability ratings
- Residential exemption - for primary residences meeting borough criteria
Each exemption has its own eligibility rules and an annual application deadline. You need to reapply or confirm each year in some cases. The borough will send renewal notices if you already have an exemption on file. For details on current eligibility rules and deadlines, contact the Mat-Su Borough Finance Department through matsugov.us or call (907) 861-8642 and ask to be directed to the right department.
Nearby Cities
These communities near Wasilla are also in the Mat-Su Borough and use the same borough property records system.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Records
Wasilla property records are part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough system. For full borough-level information on the assessor, tax department, GIS tools, and recording services, visit the borough page.