Matanuska-Susitna Borough

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Bed Tax

A bed tax, also known as a hotel or tourist tax, is a fee charged to guests staying in hotels, motels, and other lodging establishments. This tax is typically calculated as a percentage of the room rate and collected by the lodging facility at the time of payment.

Bed tax is 5% of the overnight rental and is collected and remitted to the borough on a quarterly basis.

QuarterDue Date
Quarter 1 – January through March Due on or before April 30
Quarter 2 – April through June Due on or before July 30
Quarter 3 – July through September Due on or before October 30
Quarter 4 – October through December Due on or before January 30

Payments can be made online, in person, via mail, or drop boxes.

Payment Methods

Questions? Call Collections at (907)861-8610.


Online (Credit Card or ACH): Pay Online
Mail (check only):
350 East Dahlia Ave.
Palmer Ak. 99645
In Person (Cash, Check, or Credit Card):
350 E.  Dahlia Ave. Palmer
Drop Boxes (check only):
DSJ Building (Main Borough Building)
350 E. Dahlia Ave., Palmer
Station 6-1
101 W Swanson, Wasilla, AK 99654
Station 6-5
680 N. Seward-Meridian Parkway, Wasilla, AK 99654

Bed Tax Application

Download the Bed Tax Application

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Tobacco Excise Tax

The Borough imposes an excise tax on tobacco products, which is payable on or before the final day of the month subsequent to the reporting period. For more information please review the Matanuska-Susitna Borough code on Tobacco Product Excise Taxes.

Payments can be made online, in person, via mail, or drop boxes.

Contact the Sales and Excise tax office for specific account information at 907-861-8413.

Payment Methods

Questions? Call Collections at (907)861-8610.


Online (Credit Card or ACH): Pay Online
In Person (Cash, Check, or Credit Card):
350 E.  Dahlia Ave. Palmer
DSJ Building (Main Borough Building)
350 E. Dahlia Ave., Palmer
Drop Boxes (check only):
Station 6-1
101 W Swanson, Wasilla, AK 99654
Station 6-5
680 N. Seward-Meridian Parkway, Wasilla, AK 99654

Current Tax Rates

(rates change yearly)
ItemRate
Per Cigarrette .128 mills
All other tobacco products, including E-Cigarrettes. 55%

Tobacco License Application

To apply for a tobacco license please fill out and submit the Tobacco License Application form

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