By Greg Knight & Grace Dumas, News of the North
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly Finance Committee on Wednesday voted to raise the proposed property tax rate for fiscal year 2026 to 10.24 mills, up from a previous proposal of 10.19 mills.
The CBJ’s current mill rate is 10.04.
Deputy City Manager Robert Barr told News of the North the increase stems from additional community-requested expenditures and potential losses in federal revenue related to federal land holdings.
If approved, the new rate would mean property owners pay $10.24 for every $1,000 of assessed value.
Mayor Beth Weldon is also weighing potential budget cuts to the Juneau Economic Development Council and the Jensen-Olson Arboretum.
Additionally, a proposed seasonal sales tax would impose a 3.5% rate in winter and 7.5% in summer, which Barr said could save year-round residents an estimated $800 to $815 annually.
The CBJ Assembly is scheduled to meet next on June 9.
