A second class city may by referendum levy property taxes as provided for first class cities. However, levy of an ad valorem tax by a second class city may not exceed two percent of the assessed value of the property taxed, except that the limit does not apply to a levy necessary to avoid a default upon payment of principal and interest of bonded or other indebtedness that is secured by a pledge to levy ad valorem or other taxes without limit to meet debt payments.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 29. Municipal Government
Chapter 45. Municipal Taxation
Sec. 29.45.550. Cities outside boroughs.
Sec. 29.45.560. Cities inside boroughs.
Sec. 29.45.580. Differential tax zones.
Sec. 29.45.590. Limited property taxing power for second class cities.
Sec. 29.45.600. Combining property tax with incorporation of a second class city.