Haines Borough, Alaska, does not have incorporated cities but comprises seven unincorporated communities, which are called census-designated places. In Haines Borough, AK, property records include domicile deeds, easements, liens, or any records about the property that prove legal ownership over it. Those records are crucial for the verification of property rights for borough residents.

Data extracted from Haines Borough property records indicate a median home value of $284,200 and a median rent amounting to $883. These are directly linked to the median household income at $67,672. The county has an average collection rate of 0.9% from homeowners in property taxes.

Property records in Haines Borough, AK, are under the supervision of the Haines Recording District, overseen by the Anchorage Recorder's Office and the State Recorder's Office within the Department of Natural Resources. Their records include but are not limited to deeds, mortgages, assignments, leases, reconveyances, releases, plats, and notices of liens.

Accessing these records is possible by visiting the Anchorage Recorder's Office in person at 550 West 7th Ave., Suite 108, Anchorage, AK. Alternatively, interested individuals can use the online search system of the State Recorder's Office to access records remotely or request document copies recorded after January 1, 1970, through the State Recorder's Office Copy Request service page.

Most recorded property documents can be searched and retrieved using indexing criteria like grantor/grantee names, recording dates, book and page numbers, document types, and legal descriptions.

If copies are needed, records cost $2 for the first page during recording, $1.25 afterward, $0.25 per additional page, and $5 for certification. For more details, call the Anchorage Recorder’s Office at (907) 269-8876.

For verification of zoning information in Haines Borough, AK, consult the Planning and Zoning Department or rely on the resources posted on their official web page. For example, anyone planning construction can use the Haines Borough Parcel Viewer for zoning designations, property details, and utility information. For zoning classifications and required permits, refer to the Zoning Use Chart.