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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A municipality may by ordinance permit deferral of payment of taxes on all or a portion of the increase in assessed value directly attributable to
(1) the subdivision of a single parcel of property into three or more parcels; and
(2) any improvements made to the property necessitated by its subdivision.
(b) A deferral from taxation allowed under (a) of this section shall be limited to a maximum period of five years. A municipality may by ordinance provide for the deferral of payment of taxes permitted under (a) of this section to be of a shorter duration.
(c) Subject to (b) of this section, a municipality may also by ordinance provide that
(1) the deferral is terminated when
(A) a lot in the subdivision is sold; or
(B) a residential or commercial building is built on a lot in the subdivision; or
(2) the deferral continues for the unsold lots in the subdivision after
(A) a lot in the subdivision is sold; or
(B) a residential or commercial building is constructed on a lot in the subdivision.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 29. Municipal Government § 29.45.051. Tax deferral for certain subdivided property - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-29-municipal-government/ak-st-sect-29-45-051/
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