Matanuska-Susitna Borough

General Articles

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1986 Core Area Topography Maps
2024-04-29-22-20-02
911 Address Public Awareness Campaign
About Trails
Access and Functional Needs Program
Adopt an AnimalThe Borough Animal Shelter has many pets looking for their forever homes.
All Downloadable Maps
Apparatus
Appeals Process Step by StepThis information is presented to help property owners understand the appeal process and the way properties are valued. You may also find it helpful to view this step-by-step explanation of the appeal process.
April 7, 2021 Manager's Weekly Post
AQI
Assembly District Maps
Aviation Activity Notice Area
Aviation Overlay DistrictsHELP
Benefits of Wetlands
Benefits Videos
Borough Boards
Borough Boards- Requirements & Training
Borough CodeBorough Code is the governing law of the Borough.
Borough Land SalesThe Borough offers land sales for multiple reasons. We have Tax & LID foreclosure sales, Competitive Bid Sales, Over-the-Counter Land Sales, Agricultural Land Sales, and more.
Borough Plans
Borough Taxes and Payment Due Dates
Business IncentivesThe Matanuska-Susitna Borough offers several incentives to Mat-Su businesses including Sale and Leases at Less than Fair Market Value, Industrial Revenue Bonds, Business Development Assistance, and Fast Track Permitting.
Business LicenseAs of April 2, 2024, the requirement to carry a Borough Business license has been repealed. This does not affect other licensing or permits that may be required by the borough, or other agencies.
CARES Grant FAQThe Matanuska-Susitna Borough has committed $13 million to support eligible Mat-Su based small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19. The information provided below presents answers to commonly asked questions on eligibility and how recipients wi
Central Mat-Su Fire DepartmentCMSFD is the second largest and second busiest fire department in Alaska. The department operates a combination system of full-time and paid-on-call responders.
CMSFD and Wasilla Lakes FSA Overview
CMSFD Calendars
CMSFD RescueCentral Mat-Su Fire Department
Community Council Maps
Community Councils
ContactsContact Information for the Borough
Contract Opportunities
Debarment/Suspension Listing
Design & Construction Standards
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
District 6
District 7
Early/Absentee In-Person Voting Locations
Election ResultsRegular elections are held annually on the first Tuesday in October. Next year's election will take place on Tuesday, October 3, 2017.
EMS Ambulance Billing
EMS: A True CallingThe Mat-Su Borough EMT's, paramedics, rescue technicians and firefighters are on-call paid staff. These dedicated men and women train and respond during their free time, juggling family events and scheduled sleep to aid a stranger in need.
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Facility Disclaimer
Fire and Life Safety DivisionConstruction, repair, remodel, addition or change of occupancy of any commercial or public building/structure, must be approved BEFORE any work is started. Residential housing that is a 3-plex or smaller is exempt from this requirement.
Fire Insurance PPC Ratings
Fire Service Area (FSA) Maps
Fire Service Area Maps
FireWise
Fish HubThe rivers, lakes and streams in the Mat-Su are home to numerous species of fish. They are an important food source for Alaskans and the many wildlife species that depend on them.
Fish Passage ProgramAcross the country, millions of barriers fragment rivers, which block fish migration and put communities at higher risk to flooding. Improving fish passage is one of the most effective ways to help conserve vulnerable species while building safer infrastr
Flood Insurance Rate MapsThe Standard DFIRM Database is a digital version of the FEMA flood insurance rate map that is designed for use with digital mapping and analysis software.
Floodplain Development and InformationAre you living in a flood zone? If so there are things you need to know.
Forms
FSA Boards
Generally Allowed Uses on Borough Land
GIS DataShapefiles are organized by the following themes:

Administrative
Cadastral
Environment
Infrastructure
Public Safety
Reference Grids
GIS Disclaimers
GIS Downloads
Green InfrastructureGreen Infrastructure is an interconnected network of protected land and water that supports native species, maintains natural ecological processes, sustains air and water resources and contributes to the health and quality of life for our communities, peo
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HPC - Archive Organization
Incorporated City Parcel Maps
Individual Disclaimer
Join the Department
Knox BoxA Knox Box, known officially as the KNOX-BOX© Rapid Entry System, is a secure emergency access program developed for property owners and fire departments. When a fire breaks out or there is a medical emergency, Knox© products allow immediate entry into bu
Law, Liberty and Legacy: A Historical Journey Display
Library Pages
Lobbying
Local Emergency Planning
Mat-Su Borough CoVid-19 News & FAQThis FAQ deals with the Mat-Su Borough's response to the current CoViD-19 response.
Mat-Su Borough Swimming Pools
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Mayor
Matanuska-Susitna Library NetworkThe Matanuska-Susitna Library Network (MSLN) is a consortium of Mat-Su area libraries, including Borough and City, as well as the Mat-Su College Library. It is a part of the Statewide Joint-Library Consortium.
MSB Employee ServicesThe Borough provides some internal user services on its website, but most services are internal for security purposes. This page has links to Employee, Responder, and Assembly email as well as Internal Job Opporutunites.
Neighborhood Watch
No Plat
November 2025 ElectionsRegular elections are held annually on the first Tuesday, following the first Monday, in November. Special elections and mayoral run-off elections may be scheduled in accordance with Borough code.
Official Regular Election Results
Operation & Maintenance FAQThese are the most frequent questions asked of our Operations & Maintenance Staff. If there is something not covered here, please give us a call.
Opioid Grants
PavilionsThe Borough has 10 pavilions around 6 parks available for use between the hours of 10:00 am and 10:00 pm. Pavilion reservations are $50.00 for a half day and $75.00 for a full day.
Payments
Permit Center Docs
Permit Center Forms
Planning Boards
Planning in the MSB
Planning Plans
Planning Projects & StatusThe following projects are in the works, please select an icon to get more information.
Platting Fees
Platting Services
Point MacKenzie Townsite
Police Powers in the MSBThe Matanuska-Susitna Borough may exercise police protection only with approval by the voters. This page is dedicated to the history of the exploration of Police Powers in the Borough.
Port MacKenziePort MacKenzie has 9,033 acres, 14 square miles, within the port district dedicated to commercial and industrial development. The docks are designed to efficiently export natural resources, but we can accommodate many other types of cargoes.
Pre-Design and Engineering