Anchorage homeowners see jump in property values in 2022 assessments

It’s not yet clear how that will affect individual property tax bills. Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( [Anchorage Daily News]( Support independent reporting on what Alaskans care about most. [Subscribe today.]( Good afternoon. It’s Tuesday, January 25. In today's newsletter: - Property values for single-family homes jumped in Anchorage. Here's why it happened and how it may affect individual tax bills. - Alaska's health care system is grappling with growing pressure from the highly contagious omicron variant. - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announced a $250 million allocation for the first phase of work to expand Nome’s port. Ever been on a local trail or park and had a big dog run up to you, lunging, as the owner yards away calls out, "don't worry, she's friendly!" Well, so has outdoor writer Alli Harvey, and she has had enough. Judging by the reaction to her latest column, "[Alaskans, get a grip on your dogs](," she's not alone. Even the biggest dog lover will likely find something to relate to — and be hard-pressed not to feel at least a little bit called out. ☁️🌨️ Anchorage weather This afternoon is forecast to be mostly cloudy, with a high near 35 and a low tonight around 11. There's a 30% chance of snow tomorrow, mainly after 3 p.m, with a high temperature of 19 degrees. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Victoria Barber, vbarber@adn.com [Anchorage homeowners see jump in property values in 2022 assessments]( [Anchorage homeowners see jump in property values in 2022 assessments]( Residential property values for single-family homes in Anchorage went up by 8.6% on average in the city’s 2022 property assessments, driven by a high demand for homes, low supply and rising building costs over the last year. It’s not yet clear how that will affect individual property tax bills, city officials say. 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