Applications Open for 2026 Senior Citizen Hardship Tax Programs
Applications for two senior citizen hardship tax programs are open. Juneau residents ages 65 and older may qualify for one or both the Senior Citizen Real Property Hardship Exemption and the Senior Citizen Sales Tax Hardship Rebate. Both programs require an annual application, so you must reapply each year. Applications are based on your 2025 gross income level.
More information and applications for both programs can be found online at juneau.org/finance/sales-tax/senior-citizen-tax-benefits.
Senior Citizen Real Property Hardship Exemption
The deadline to apply for the Senior Citizen Real Property Hardship Exemption is April 30, 2026. Contact the Assessor’s Office at 907-586-5215 ext. 4906 or [email protected] for help applying.
Applicants who receive the Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption may qualify for the Real Property Hardship Exemption if the gross household income for all members of the household falls below 120% of the HUD median income for Juneau. HUD data for 2026 has not been published and is not expected to be released until April; below are the levels for 2025 for reference. Please note that final determinations will be based on 2026 data, so seniors are encouraged to apply even if their gross income exceeds the 2025 levels.
| Household Size | Median Income |
120% of Median Income |
| 1 | $90,100 | $108,120 |
| 2 | $103,000 | $123,600 |
| 3 | $115,900 | $139,080 |
| 4 | $128,700 | $154,440 |
| 5 | $139,000 | $179,160 |
If it’s your first year applying for the Real Property Hardship Exemption, don’t forget to file for your Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption by March 31, 2026. If you’re not sure which application is which, contact the Assessor’s Office for help. Please be aware that the Assessor’s Office has moved from City Hall to 1208 Glacier Ave.
Senior Citizen Sales Tax Hardship Rebate
The deadline to apply for the 2025 Senior Citizen Hardship Sales Tax Rebate is June 30, 2026. Contact the Sales Tax Office at 907-586-5215 ext. 4901 or [email protected] for help applying.
Applicants ages 65 and older who have established residency in Juneau may qualify for the Hardship Rebate if their gross income falls below 250% of the current Federal Poverty Guidelines for Alaska. Below are the income limits for the 2025 application.
| Individual Applicant | Married Applicants | |
| Gross Income Limit | $49,875 | $67,625 |
| Rebate Amount | $325 | $650 |
For more information about the Real Property Hardship Exemption, contact the Assessor’s Office at 907-586-5215 ext. 4906 or [email protected].
For more information about the Sales Tax Hardship Rebate, contact the Sales Tax Office at 907-586-5215 ext. 4901 or [email protected].