Board of Equalization (BOE)

Procedural Changes Due to COVID-19

Board of Equalization meetings are conducted in person and by Zoom, or by Zoom only with consideration given to the Borough Operational Status and if the Juanita Helms Administration Center is otherwise open to the public, as outlined in the Modifications and/or Waivers of FNSB Code Provisions Governing Assembly and Board of Equalization Public Meetings During the COVID-19 Pandemic (PDF).

Zoom

Citizens can listen via Zoom by clicking on the link or dialing the toll free number. This information will be routinely updated to reflect any upcoming meetings.

If you have questions regarding participating remotely, please contact the Clerk's Office at (907) 459-1401 or email the Clerk's Office.

Stream

All Board of Equalization meetings will be live streamed through FNSB Live Webcasts.

Property Assessment

Property Assessment notices are mailed every year by the end of January. Please visit the Assessing Department with any concerns regarding your valuation. Appeals to the Board of Equalization must be filed with the Borough Assessor no later than 30 days from the mailing date of your assessment notice. Meetings are held during the months of April and May.

The Assessing Department is located in the Juanita Helms Administration Center at 907 Terminal Street, Fairbanks. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays. Questions can also be answered by phone at (907) 459-1428 or email the Assessing Department.

Members

Member Qualifications

Regular board members and alternate members shall be appointed on the basis of their expertise in:

Construction
Farming
Property Appraisals
Real Estate Market
Other Fields Related to Their Functions as Members of the Board of Equalization

Regular board members and alternate board members shall serve for three years or until their successors are appointed and qualified. Terms shall be staggered so that approximately one-third of the terms expire each year.