Mat-Su Property Records: Search myProperty, Parcel Maps, Deeds, Tax Bills & Assessments
Mat-Su property records are spread across a few different systems: myProperty for account details and assessed value, Parcel Viewer for maps and tax layers, the Alaska Recorder’s Office for deeds and plats, and the Borough tax page for payments and balances. This guide gives you the exact search route, local formatting tips, tax due dates, payment cautions, appeal steps, and record-copy shortcuts without making you guess which office handles what.
Fastest Way to Search Mat-Su Property Records
Mat-Su Property Records Are Not All in One Place
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough handles assessment, mapping and tax billing, but Alaska recorded land documents are handled through the State Recorder’s Office. This table prevents wrong-office searches.
| Your Question | Correct Route | What You Should Enter | What You Get |
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| What is the assessed value? | myProperty | Owner or address, then account ID | Total assessed value, tax balance, account details, property information. |
| Where is the parcel on a map? | Parcel Viewer | Address, tax account or owner | Parcel map, imagery, contours and relevant tax information. |
| Who recorded the deed? | Alaska Recorder’s Office | Name, date, document number, book/page, plat, survey, MTRS or subdivision | Recorded public land documents, plats, surveys and copy request route. |
| How much tax is owed? | Real Property Tax / myProperty | Owner/address, account ID, payment details | Tax balance, payment options, due dates and collection contact. |
| Can I change or appeal the value? | Assessment appeal process | Assessment notice, property facts, comparable sales, photos | Informal review or formal appeal pathway. |
How to Use Mat-Su myProperty for Assessment Information and Tax Balance
myProperty is the best starting point for most Mat-Su property record searches. It helps you search by owner or address, then open the account ID to review assessed value and tax balance details.
Total Assessed
This is the current year assessed value shown in the property information table.
Tax Balance
This shows current taxes owed, but may not include every extra charge if taxes are delinquent.
Account ID
After the search result appears, open the account ID to view the property information page.
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Prepare owner or address detailsStart broad, then narrow the result.
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Use the owner name or property address. If the address search fails, try fewer words: street number first, then street name without punctuation or unit labels. If the owner is a trust, LLC or estate, try the shortest distinctive part of the name.
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Open myProperty and searchUse the Borough system before paid lookup sites.
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Open the official Mat-Su myProperty tool, choose the search type available on the page, enter the owner or address, then review the list carefully. Action link: open Mat-Su myProperty.
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Click the account IDDo not rely only on the listing row.
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Once you find the right address, open the account ID. Confirm owner/account details, property address, assessed value, tax balance, building information and map/tax map references before using the result.
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Save the account and map cluesThey help with taxes, deeds, maps and appeals.
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Save the account ID, tax ID, address, owner spelling, subdivision, assessed value, tax balance, map reference and any PDF/DXF tax map link. These details reduce mistakes when switching to the Recorder, Parcel Viewer or tax payment page.
How to Use Mat-Su Parcel Viewer, Tax Maps and GIS Layers
The Borough’s maps page explains that myProperty shows property details, appraised and assessed value, building information and more. Parcel Viewer is for parcels, imagery, contours and relevant tax information. Tax maps can also be downloaded in PDF and DXF formats.
Map + imagery
Use it to confirm parcel location, nearby parcels, road access, contours and visual context.
PDF / DXF
Use tax map PDFs for review and DXF files for CAD/GIS work when you need map drafting data.
Land use checks
Planning and land-use viewers can help identify regulations, but they do not replace official permits or platting review.
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Start with account ID or addressMap searches are easier after myProperty lookup.
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Use the account ID, tax account, owner or address from myProperty. For rural parcels, map location and subdivision clues may be more reliable than a mailing address.
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Open Parcel ViewerUse it to verify location, imagery and contours.
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Open the official Parcel Viewer, search by address, tax account or owner, then click the parcel to review ownership and legal details. Action link: open Mat-Su Parcel Viewer.
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Check tax map files only when neededPDF for viewing; DXF for mapping/drafting.
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If you need a tax map, first confirm the correct parcel/account. Then use the Borough tax map viewer to find PDF maps or download DXF files. Action link: open Mat-Su tax maps.
How to Check or Pay Mat-Su Real Property Tax
The Borough assesses real property tax based on property values. There is an assessment and appeals period in February. For the 2026 tax cycle, the tax page lists billing on July 1, first installment due August 17, 2026, and second installment due February 16, 2027.
July 1
Taxes are billed July 1 according to the Borough tax page.
Aug 17, 2026
Pay in full by the first due date or split into installments.
Feb 16, 2027
Second installment due date listed for the 2026 cycle.
Call first
Extra fees may not show in the basic balance; Collections: (907) 861-8610.
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Find the correct account in myPropertyDo not pay until the account ID and address match.
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Search by owner or address in myProperty, open the account ID, then confirm the property address, Total Assessed value and Tax Balance column before moving to payment.
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Choose online card or ACH paymentACH/eCheck needs exact banking details.
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For card payments, open the Borough’s real property tax page and follow the Pay Online route. For ACH/eCheck, gather your bank account and routing number first; the Borough notes a $1 transaction fee for eChecks and warns that incorrect account details can cause rejection and NSF fees. Action link: open Mat-Su Real Property Tax instructions.
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Do not pay foreclosure properties onlineCertified funds or cash may be required.
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If the property is in foreclosure status, the Borough says online payment cannot be made and only certified funds or cash can be accepted. Call Collections at (907) 861-8610 before attempting payment.
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Use mail, in-person or drop box when neededCheck-only options require correct account details.
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For mail, address the check to Matanuska-Susitna Borough Finance, 350 E Dahlia Avenue, Palmer, AK 99645. In person, go to the Main Borough Building at 350 E. Dahlia Ave. in Palmer and ask the front desk. Drop boxes are listed at Main Building 350 E Dahlia in Palmer, Station 6-1 at 101 W Swanson in Wasilla, and Station 6-5 at 680 N. Seward-Meridian Parkway in Wasilla.
How to Search Mat-Su Deeds and Alaska Recorded Land Records
Mat-Su deed research is not handled only through myProperty. Alaska’s State Recorder’s Office administers the statewide recording system and keeps permanent public recorded documents. Use this route for deeds, plats, surveys, liens, releases, book/page references and older document research.
| Need | Search Type to Try | Practical Tip |
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| Deed / transfer | Name, date, document number, document type | Search grantor and grantee name variations, including trusts and LLCs. |
| Plat or survey | Plat search, survey search, subdivision name | Use subdivision and tax map clues from myProperty or Parcel Viewer. |
| Older document | Book/page, historic book, date range | For pre-1970 documents and plat copy requests, the State Recorder copy request page directs users to call the Archives Unit. |
| Unclear district | Recording district map | Alaska has 34 recording districts; use the district map before assuming which district holds the document. |
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Collect property clues from myProperty firstDo not open the Recorder with only a vague location.
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Save owner names, account ID, address, subdivision, tax map references, plat clues, legal description snippets and any parcel/map details before starting a recorder search.
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Confirm the recording district when unsureAlaska documents are organized by recording district.
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Use the State Recorder’s district list or interactive district map to confirm the correct recording district for the property area. Action link: open Alaska Recorder district list.
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Choose the right recorder searchName search is only one option.
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From the Alaska Recorder’s Office, choose name search, date search, document number search, document type search, book/page search, plat search, survey search, MTRS search or subdivision name search based on the clue you have. Action link: open Alaska Recorder’s Office.
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Order copies only after verifying the indexCopy requests need enough document detail.
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After confirming district, document number, date and document type, use the online copy request route. For documents recorded before January 1, 1970 and all plat copy requests, call the Archives Unit in Anchorage at (907) 269-8884. Action link: open Alaska Recorder copy request.
What to Do If Your Mat-Su Assessment Looks Wrong
An assessment appeal is not simply a complaint that taxes are high. The appeal must show the estimated market value is excessive, unequal, improper or too low. Good evidence matters more than frustration.
Wrong property facts
Examples include wrong bathroom count, garage vs carport, incorrect living area, lot size, condition or construction details.
Market value problem
Comparable sales show similar properties sold for more or less than the estimated value.
Inequity
Your value may be accurate but unfair compared with similar properties in your area.
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Read the assessment notice immediatelyDeadlines matter.
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Review the notice for instructions, filing procedure and deadline. Alaska law requires property owners to advise the assessor of errors or omissions within 30 days of the mailing of the assessment notice.
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Review your record in myPropertyFind the factual issue before filing.
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Use your account number to review the property record online. Check living area, lot size, bathrooms, garage/carport, finished basement, construction materials, condition and improvements.
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Ask for informal review firstIt can often clarify how the value was estimated.
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An informal review with the Assessor’s Office can be handled by telephone and may help verify the record, explain the value and determine whether an adjustment is possible.
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File if evidence supports itComparable sales and photos are stronger than opinions.
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Gather comparable property records, sales prices, photos, correction notes and differences between your property and the comparable properties. Then follow the Borough’s appeal instructions. Action link: open Mat-Su assessment appeal instructions.
Mat-Su Property Exemptions and Special Assessment Situations
| Situation | What Matters | Action |
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| Senior Citizen / Disabled Veteran exemption | Mandatory exemption may exempt up to $150,000 of assessed value; optional program may exempt up to $129,720 for qualified applicants. | Confirm residency, ownership, occupancy and required documents before applying. |
| Disabled Veteran requirement | Veteran disability must be rated 50% or more and effective before January 1 of the applicable tax year. | Prepare current VA/service disability rating letter and effective date. |
| Property in trust | Borough may require trust pages showing first page, sole owner/trustee designation, property identification and signature/date witness page. | Organize trust pages before submitting exemption documents. |
| Farm use deferment | Farm land/structures must be used exclusively for farming or directly related purposes, with at least $2,500 of agricultural products sold and IRS Schedule F filed. | Keep sales, farming and tax records before applying. |
When myProperty Is Not Enough: Requesting Borough Public Records
If you need a record that is not available through myProperty, Parcel Viewer, tax pages or the Recorder, the Borough has a public records request process. Public records can be located across Borough divisions, and access may include inspection, copies or both when allowed by law.
When to use it
Use a public records request for Borough documents that are not already available through property, GIS, tax or recorder tools.
Fee trigger
If production for one requestor in a calendar month exceeds five person-hours, personnel costs may be charged under Alaska public records law and Borough procedures.
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Check myProperty, Parcel Viewer and Recorder firstDo not file a records request for records already online.
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Use myProperty for assessment/tax balance, Parcel Viewer for map context, and the Alaska Recorder for deeds, plats and surveys. If those do not contain the Borough record you need, prepare a specific request.
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Describe the record narrowlyBroad requests can cost more and take longer.
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Include property address, account ID, parcel/tax ID, document type, date range, department, map layer or project name. Then follow the Borough’s public records request instructions. Action link: open Mat-Su public records request page.
If the Mat-Su Property Has Plat, Easement or Subdivision Questions
The Platting Division handles subdivision and platting services, including proposals to subdivide land, dedicate public-use easements, vacate rights-of-way, vacate section line easements and right-of-way acquisitions. This matters when a property search turns into a lot split, easement or access question.
Talk through the idea first
Pre-application review helps identify policies, procedures, timelines and requirements.
45-day rule
Preliminary plat approval requests must be submitted no less than 45 days before the regular Platting Board meeting.
First & third Thursday
The Platting Board meets on the first and third Thursday of each month.
If Your Mat-Su Property Search Fails
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix |
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| No myProperty result | Too much address text, unit formatting, spelling, trust/LLC punctuation. | Try fewer address words, owner last name only, or account/tax ID if you have it. |
| Wrong tax balance | Back taxes, penalties or fees may not appear in the basic balance. | Call Collections at (907) 861-8610 for payoff amount if the account is not current. |
| Online tax payment rejected | Incorrect ACH account/routing details or browser issue. | Use latest Chrome from a computer, verify full account number, and save payment proof. |
| Deed not found | Wrong recording district, name variation, document gap, older record or plat request. | Use district map, search by date/document/book/page, then contact Recorder if indexing appears wrong. |
| Boundary looks wrong | GIS is illustrative, not legal survey evidence. | Use recorded plat/survey and professional survey/legal review. |
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Main Building Map
The Main Borough Building is listed at 350 E. Dahlia Ave, Palmer, AK 99645. Public records page hours show Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM. For tax payment help, the Borough property tax page directs in-person visitors to the main lobby front desk.
Bring this
Account ID, tax ID, property address, owner name, payment amount, assessment notice, and copies of evidence if appealing.
Do not bring only this
Do not rely on a Zillow screenshot or vague road name. Mat-Su has many rural parcels and similar road/subdivision names.
Call when unsure
Main Borough phone listed: (907) 861-7801. Property tax Collections: (907) 861-8610. Platting: (907) 861-7874.
Mat-Su Property Records Tips That Save Time
These tips are especially useful for Palmer, Wasilla, Big Lake, Houston, Willow, Talkeetna, Sutton, Glacier View and remote Borough parcels.
Use account ID like a bookmark
Once you find the right myProperty account ID, save it. It connects assessment, taxes, maps and future questions.
Search rural addresses loosely
Mat-Su roads, cabins and subdivisions can be formatted differently. Start broad, then verify by map and owner.
Do not confuse tax balance with payoff
If taxes are delinquent, the simple balance may miss extra fees. Call Collections before sending payoff funds.
Recorder gaps are normal
Alaska Recorder notes temporary document number gaps can happen because documents are entered in batches.
Appeal with evidence
Use photos, corrected facts and comparable sales. “My taxes are high” is not enough for a valuation adjustment.
Check platting before splitting land
If you plan to subdivide, create an easement or vacate a right-of-way, talk to Platting early.
Mat-Su Property Records FAQs
QHow do I search Mat-Su property records online?▾
Start with myProperty. Search by owner or address, open the account ID, then review Total Assessed, Tax Balance, property details, building information and map/tax map references.
QWhere do I find Mat-Su assessed value?▾
Open the property account in myProperty and check the Total Assessed column. This is the current assessed value shown for the property account.
QWhere do I check Mat-Su property tax balance?▾
Use myProperty and open the account ID. The Tax Balance column shows current taxes owed. If taxes are not current, call Collections because additional fees may not be reflected in the basic balance.
QWhen are 2026 Mat-Su real property taxes due?▾
The Borough tax page lists taxes billed July 1, with the first installment due August 17, 2026 and the second installment due February 16, 2027. Always verify the current bill before paying.
QCan I pay Mat-Su property taxes online?▾
Yes, the Borough provides online payment routes for card and ACH/eCheck payments. eCheck has a $1 transaction fee. Foreclosure-status properties cannot be paid online and may require certified funds or cash.
QWhere do I search Mat-Su deeds and plats?▾
Use the Alaska State Recorder’s Office. Search by name, date, document number, document type, book/page, plat, survey, MTRS or subdivision name depending on the record clue you have.
QCan I order Alaska recorded document copies online?▾
Yes, online copy requests are available for documents recorded after January 1, 1970. For documents recorded before 1970 and all plat copy requests, call the Archives Unit in Anchorage at (907) 269-8884.
QHow do I appeal my Mat-Su assessment?▾
Review the assessment notice, check your myProperty record, gather evidence such as photos and comparable sales, and follow the Borough appeal instructions. You generally must act quickly after the notice mailing date.
QDoes Mat-Su offer senior or disabled veteran exemptions?▾
Yes. Qualified senior citizen and disabled veteran applicants may receive exemptions. The mandatory program may exempt up to $150,000 of assessed value, and the optional program may exempt up to $129,720 for qualified applicants.
QIs Property-Recordss.org the official Mat-Su Borough website?▾
No. Property-Recordss.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify assessment records, tax balances, payment rules, deed copies, maps and legal documents with official Mat-Su Borough or Alaska State Recorder sources.
Final Takeaway
For Mat-Su property records, start with myProperty for account ID, assessed value and tax balance; use Parcel Viewer for imagery, contours and relevant tax information; use the Alaska State Recorder’s Office for deeds, plats and recorded documents; and use the Borough real property tax process for payments, installment dates and Collections help.
Independent guide notice: Property-Recordss.org is not affiliated with the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Alaska State Recorder’s Office, any court, title company or surveyor. This page is for educational help only. Always verify account data, assessed values, tax balances, payment status, deed copies, plats, surveys, exemptions, appeal deadlines and legal descriptions directly with official sources before making legal, financial, tax, title or real estate decisions.