Local Administrative & Governing Authorities

Local Administrative & Governing Authorities

Homeowners' Associations

Some subdivisions were created with the framework for a homeowners' association in place as authorized by 11 AAC 67.025 Homeowners' Association. Homeowners' associations may be established to handle such tasks as constructing or maintaining roads, trails, easements, and related drainage improvements within the subdivision; managing reserved or common areas; establishing common sewer or water systems serving a subdivision; and other necessary services, particularly until a unit of local government is able and willing to assume responsibility for them. If a subdivision has a homeowners' association, it is typical that subsequent purchasers of parcels automatically become members, which may involve fees or recurring dues. To find out if a subdivision has an active, incorporated homeowners' association, contact the appropriate DNR District Recorder's Office(s), which can be identified at: http://dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff/findYourDistrict.cfm/

Additional information may also be available from the State of Alaska, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporation, Business, and Professional Licensing, at (907) 465-2530, or online at: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/

Note that most of these homeowner's associations are not active, but could become active in the future through a vote of property owners in the subdivision. The primary function of many homeowners' associations that remain active is the maintenance of access routes and common areas.

Borough/Municipality Authority

Parcels may be subject to zoning, restrictions, easements, and setbacks imposed by the local government (borough or city). Parcels with no incorporated local government may become part of a municipality in the future should the local community decide to incorporate.

Taxes

Parcels may be subject to taxes and assessments levied by local taxing authorities. Parcels with no incorporated local government may become part of a municipality in the future should the local community decide to incorporate and could be subject to taxes at that time. Local taxing authorities are noted on the data summaries for each area as of the date of publication. Failure to make timely payment of all taxes and assessments due on parcels purchased under contract with the State of Alaska is a violation of the purchase contract and may result in contract termination.