Homeowner Resources
If you're thinking of moving to the area or building a new house, check out these resources for building and buying in Homer, Anchor Point and surrounding areas.
Finding Property on the Kenai Peninsula
One of the best online resources for searching all available properties and homes in Alaska is the Alaska Multiple Listing Service. By visiting the MLS website you can search properties listed by all agents at once, and browse according to criteria you choose (location, price, size etc.)
The Kenai Peninsula Borough maps provide information on properties within the Borough, while giving viewers an overall picture of property locations relative to nearby towns and other properties. These maps are a valuable resource for prospective buyers as you can search by area and parcel number, see assessed values and information on neighboring properties, and much more.
Building Permits
All new construction and home additions within Homer city limits require a building permit. Building permits can be obtained through the City of Homer Planning Dept. and require a fee.
Construction of new driveways within Homer city limits require a driveway permit, issued by Homer Public Works. There is currently no application online, please contact Dan Gardner at Public Works to acquire a permit.
Construction of a new driveway connecting to a State maintained road requires a Driveway/Approach Road permit issued by the State of Alaska Department of Transportation. If you have questions on whether this permit applies to you, follow the above link and contact your local region with questions.
Owner Builder Tax Exempt Card
If your building within the Kenai Peninsula Borough, you can apply for an Owner Builders Tax Exempt Card. This certificate will exempt you from Borough Sales Tax on all items purchased as permanent fixtures of your new home (or other project). The certificate costs $100.00, and will exempt you from sales tax for one year.
Alaska home building process journal
Check out our step by step illustrated description of the how, what, and why of building a new home on an undeveloped lot in Alaska. We detail the whole dirtwork project from breaking ground on the driveway to prepping the lawn for grass seed. Links and descriptions of the materials we provide to do the job right are included. Take a look here.