Applications are now available for the 2024 Senior Citizen Hardship Tax Programs.
Juneau residents aged 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 off your 2023 gross income level.
More information, applications for both programs, and more can be found online at juneau.org/finance/sales-tax/senior-citizen-tax-benefits.
Senior Citizen Real Property Hardship Exemption
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 2024 has not been published and is not expected to be released until April; below are the levels for 2023 for reference. Please note that final determinations will be based on 2024 data, so seniors are encouraged to apply even if their gross income exceeds the 2023 levels.
| Household Size | Median Income |
120% of Median Income |
| 1 | $85,600 | $102,720 |
| 2 | $97,800 | $117,360 |
| 3 | $110,000 | $132,000 |
| 4 | $122,200 | $146,640 |
| 5 | $132,000 | $158,400 |
The deadline to apply for the Senior Citizen Real Property Hardship Exemption is April 30, 2024. Contact the Assessor’s Office at 907-586-5215 ext. 4906 or assessor.office@juneau.gov.
Is this 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, 2024. If you’re not sure which application is which, contact the Assessor’s Office for help.
Senior Citizen Sales Tax Hardship Rebate
Applicants with a valid Senior Sales Tax Exemption card 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 2024 application.
| Individual Applicant | Married Applicants | |
| Gross Income Limit | $45,5255 | $61,600 |
| Rebate Amount | $325 | $650 |
The deadline to apply for the 2024 Senior Citizen Hardship Sales Tax Rebate is June 30, 2024. Contact the Sales Tax Office at 907-586-5215 ext. 4901 or sales.tax.office@juneau.gov.