The City of Wasilla is one of the fastest growing
communities in the United States. The City, through economic development and investment in our infrastructure, has developed itself into a retail trade and service center for the Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Borough.
Wasilla provides services to well over 88,000 people in the area. Based on investment trends by large retailers and small business entrepreneurs, demographic trends, and new housing construction, the City of Wasilla will continue to retain its position as the financial, service, and retail center for the Mat-Su Borough in the coming years.
Click here to view the How to Start a Business in Wasilla Guide. For information, contact our Community and Economic Development Department at 907-373-9030.
Mission Statement
We are committed to achieving an unparalleled quality of life for the people of Wasilla, Alaska by building prosperity, fostering opportunity, and unleashing the "can do" spirit in our community. The City will accomplish this by:
- Proactively marketing Wasilla as a viable business
location.
- Assembling and disseminating pertinent development
information about Wasilla.
- Work with and assist local businesses and assist prospects/site selectors interested
in the area.
- Work with local businesses and agencies to grow
locally owned businesses
Local Incentives
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Borough Incentives |
City Incentives |
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Alaska Export Assistance Center
Alaska New Business Incentive Program
Alaska Products Preference
Center
Buy Alaska Program
Community Arts Development Grants
Community Development Block Grants
Industrial Revenue Bond Financing
Loan Participation Program
SBA Bond guarantees for Small Businesses
Small Business Economic Revolving Loan Program
Special Incentive District
State Training & Employment Program
Tax Abatements
Tax Deferrals
Tax Increment Financing |
Tax Deferrals and Abatements
Sale and Leases at Less than Fair Market Value
Industrial Revenue Bonds
Small Business Development Center
Fast Track Permitting
Infrastructure Financing Assistance
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Rapid processing of Development Permits ( 2 days
to six weeks depending on type of permit needed)
Zoning
City owned Sewer and Water
No in-City property tax
rate (0.0 mill)
Low sales tax rate (2%, plus 0.5% on bond that
will retire in 2008)
Good ISO Rating
Pro-business City Government
Local Police Department |
Read more about our city in our community profile page.
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