Thomas owns a single-family home in Fairbanks. He is 67 years old, has lived in the home as his primary residence for the past 12 years, and meets the income eligibility requirements under state law. Under Alaska's senior citizen property tax exemption, what benefit is Thomas most likely entitled to receive on his primary residence?

Correct Answer

A) An exemption from the first $150,000 of assessed value of his primary residence for purposes of local property taxation.

Under AS 29.45.030, Alaska provides a mandatory senior citizen and disabled veteran property tax exemption that exempts the first $150,000 of assessed value of a primary residence from local property taxation. Qualifying residents must be at least 65 years old (or a disabled veteran) and meet residency requirements. Thomas, at age 67 and having lived in the home as his primary residence for 12 years, would qualify for this exemption on the first $150,000 of his home's assessed value.