Yakutat County, AK Property Records

Property records in Yakutat, Alaska provide important information about land and real estate within the City and Borough of Yakutat. These records may include ownership details, parcel descriptions, assessed values, property tax information, plats, deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded land documents. They are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, surveyors, and anyone verifying ownership, tax status, legal descriptions, or the history of a parcel.

Official Yakutat property assessment and tax information is typically maintained by the City and Borough of Yakutat, while recorded land documents such as deeds and liens are available through the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Recorder’s Office. Users can search statewide recorded documents, including Yakutat-related filings, through the state’s official property records search system. For local parcel, assessment, or tax questions, contacting the City and Borough of Yakutat directly is recommended.

Yakutat County, AK Property Records & Statistics

Yakutat has a median rent of $1,304, well above the Alaska median of $999.50 and the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 44.16% of occupied homes, much higher than the state share of 31.67% and double the national 21.81%, so rentals are a major part of the local housing market.

The median home value is $152,100, below the Alaska median of $236,500 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.84% is higher than the state rate of 0.71% and the national rate of 0.74%. Homes are relatively affordable to buy, but taxes take a larger share of value than in most places.

The median household income is $76,875, above both the Alaska median of $69,538 and the national figure of $65,108. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, far below the state rate of 4.38% and the national rate of 2.87%.

In summary, Yakutat combines strong incomes and very low unemployment with high rents, a large rental sector, lower home values, and above-average property tax rates.

Median Rent

Yakutat
$1,304
Alaska
$999.5
National
$840.25

Median Property Tax Rate

Yakutat
0.84%
Alaska
0.71%
National
0.74%

Median Home Value

Yakutat
$152,100
Alaska
$236,500
National
$173,750

Median Income

Yakutat
$76,875
Alaska
$69,538
National
$65,108

Unemployment Rate

Yakutat
1.30%
Alaska
4.38%
National
2.87%

Renter Occupied Housing

Yakutat
44.16%
Alaska
31.67%
National
21.81%

Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Yakutat

Yakutat County property records cover tax assessments and recorded deeds and mortgages. The county has 86 total parcels, including 59 residential parcels and 27 other parcels, for the 2025 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on June 2, 2025. Recorded documents include 137 deeds and 134 mortgages, with deed records available from January 2, 2007 and mortgage records from March 7, 2007.

Key DataDetails
Total Parcels86
Residential Parcels59
Commercial Parcels0
Other Parcels27
Assessment Year2025
Last Assessor UpdateJune 2, 2025
Deed Records137
Mortgage Records134
Deeds Recorded ThroughJanuary 2, 2025
Mortgages Recorded ThroughMay 15, 2025

How to Search Yakutat County, AK Property Records

Yakutat County records are split between the local assessor and the state recorder. Property values are maintained by the borough assessor, while deeds, mortgages and plats are recorded by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Recorder's Office. According to the county data, Yakutat has 86 parcels, 137 deed records and 134 mortgage records.

To search recorded documents, use the Alaska DNR Recorder's Office search menu. It supports searches by name, date, document number, document type, book and page, plat, survey and subdivision name. Searching by owner name is usually the quickest way to find a deed or mortgage.

Yakutat is served by the Juneau Recording District according to the DNR Recorder's Office, so confirm the district on the DNR Recorder's Office site before filing or ordering copies. Assessment details are kept locally, so contact the Yakutat borough assessor directly.

Before you search, gather the owner's name, any known document number or the approximate recording date. Review the results and open the record that matches the property you are researching.

Yakutat County Property Records FAQ

How can I search Yakutat County property records by address?

Recorded documents are searched through the state rather than by street address. Use the DNR Recorder's Office search menu to search by name, document number, plat or subdivision. If you only have an address, identify the owner or legal description first. With only 86 parcels in the county, local contacts can often help.

How can I find property owners in Yakutat County?

Owner names appear on recorded deeds. The county has 137 deed records, which you can search by name or document number in the DNR Recorder's Office search menu. For current ownership and assessment details, contact the Yakutat borough assessor directly.

How can I check a property's assessed value in Yakutat County?

Yakutat County's most recent assessment year is 2025, with the latest assessor update on June 2, 2025, covering 86 parcels. Assessed values are kept by the borough assessor's office, so contact that office directly to ask about a specific property.

Where can I find Yakutat County property tax bills and payment records?

Tax bills and payment history are handled by the borough's tax office, so contact that office to request a copy. Recorded liens and other documents that may affect a property can be found through the DNR Recorder's Office search menu.

How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Yakutat County?

Deeds and mortgages are recorded with the Alaska DNR Recorder's Office. The county has 137 deed records and 134 mortgage records. Use the Recorder's Office search menu to search by name, date or document number, and note that Yakutat falls within the Juneau Recording District.

Where can I access Yakutat County parcel maps and GIS information?

Parcel boundary questions in Yakutat County can be taken to the borough assessor. The DNR Recorder's Office offers plat and survey searches that can help you find recorded subdivision plats and survey drawings for a property.

How can I check permits and zoning information in Yakutat County?

Permits and zoning are handled locally. Contact the borough government to ask about permit requirements and zoning rules before building or changing a property. Recorded plats and subdivision records can be searched through the DNR Recorder's Office.

How can I create a list of property owners in Yakutat County?

The state's search tools are built for individual lookups by name, date, document type or subdivision. You can search by document type and note the parties on each record. With 86 parcels in the county, the borough assessor may be able to assist with larger requests.

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