Assessing Department

Randy Hughes, Borough Assessor

The Assessing department is responsible for assessing the value of all properties within the City and Borough of Sitka boundaries; and administers all State and Borough exemptions as set forth in State Statutes and Borough Code. The department also maintains property records information, which includes ownership, address, assessed value, and legal property descriptions.

Assessing has two primary missions:

Administer a property assessment that is fair, uniform, and equitable by employing the following seven procedures:
1. Locate and identify all taxable property within the Sitka Borough
2. Inventory the quantity, quality and important characteristics of all taxable property
3. Accurately estimate the market value of each taxable property
4. Calculate the taxable value(s) for each property
5. Timely notify the owner(s) of the assessed value
6. Respond to inquiries regarding methods and values; governing laws and regulations
7. Prepare and certify the official assessment roll of the entire borough