Permitting
The permitting department processes applications for residential, commercial and land use permits. We process contractor licenses also. Permit Managers and/or a permit technician is assigned to your project upon submittal. They are your point of contact throughout the permitting/inspection process. No new submittals are accepted after 4:00 pm. We are located at 4700 Elmore Road. Questions? Email us at permitcounter@muni.org
Addressing
Municipal Addressing is the official regulatory authority on street addresses for the entire municipality. We create and maintain a collection of all existing, approved addresses and all private and public street names.
Code Abatement
Code Abatement Division investigates and responds to complaints related to performing work without permits, work performed by improperly licensed individuals, dangerous buildings, and vacant and abandoned buildings. Additionally, they perform code compliance inspections, business license inspections, and inspections on fire and water damaged buildings. Code Abatement is only responsible for structures that do not have an active permit.
Inspections
The Inspections Division provides progress inspections for permitted construction projects to ensure compliance to the locally adopted building codes and approved plans. Examples of types of inspections performed are structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and elevator. They also inspect retrofits such as water heater, boiler, furnace, unit heater, and fireplace replacements.
Land Use Enforcement
Land Use Enforcement enforces regulations including planning, land use, subdivision, and non-conforming uses. Examples of typical violations include zoning, structures encroaching on required setbacks, and junk cars on private property. Land Use Enforcement has the primary responsibility for Anchorage Municipal Code Title 21 but also has the ability to enforce approximately nine other codes as required.
Right-of-Way
Right-of-Way Enforcement protects the travelling public and improves the safety, quality and useful life of public infrastructure within the rights-of-way of the Municipality of Anchorage.
On-Site Water & Wastewater
Phone: 907-343-7904 Fax: 907-343-7997
The On-Site Water and Wastewater Section regulates the design and installation of septic systems and water wells for single-family and duplex homes. There are over 15,000 on-site septic systems in the Municipality of Anchorage serving more than 50,000 residents. These systems produce an average of 4 million gallons of septic effluent per day. The Section helps make sure this effluent is treated appropriately to protect the water quality in Anchorage. The On-site Water and Wastewater Section also actively promotes the testing and installation of innovative wastewater treatment systems.
Private Development Division
The Private Development Division provides assurance that new subdivision improvements comply with applicable standards established by municipal codes and platting and zoning actions. The goal is to promote quality development by the private sector.