Haines seniors saw major savings in 2025 after voters decided to double a property tax exemption for seniors and disabled veterans. Now that exemption could change again – but in the opposite direction. 

The state of Alaska requires all municipalities to exempt the first $150,000 in value on eligible primary residences from property taxes. In 2024, Haines voters boosted that exemption to $300,000. 

Next month, local voters will weigh in on Ballot Initiative 1, which…