All City facilities will be closed 11/26 & 11/27, including city hall, port office, harbormaster's office, baler/landfill, animal shelter, library, civic center, and all indoor recreation facilities. Normal Thursday trash collection will occur on Friday.

City Council approved the 2021 Energy Assistance Program to help local residents relieve energy costs this winter. The program offers an energy credit of $550, which can be applied to a fuel oil or electric account. Deadline to apply is 12/31 at 5pm. Click to Learn More & Download Forms...

During their regular meeting on November 17th, City Council voted to extend Valdez Public Health Mandate 003 - Requiring Masks or Cloth Face Coverings - to January 6, 2021, unless otherwise extended or rescinded. Click to Read the Full Mandate...

Annual applications for the senior citizen, disabled veteran (50% or higher rating), community purpose, and fire suppression system property tax exemption programs are due by no later than Jan 15, 2021. Contact the deputy clerk if you need assistance. Click to Learn More & Download Forms...

A Comprehensive Plan is a guiding document that will help to shape Valdez over the next 20 years. It offers a foundation for determining effective public policy, master planning, and land use decisions now and into the future. Click to view the project website...

Interested in a volunteer opportunity? Want to get involved in the decision making processes for our community? Consider applying for a seat on a City board or commission. Multiple opportunities exist. Please visit our application portal to learn more. Click to Learn More & Apply...

In Valdez, a Unified Command exists to coordinate our local operational and public information efforts related to COVID-19. The group consists of medical professionals and local community leaders, including the City. Click to View the Unified Command Website...

Portions of Kelsey Municipal Dock will be temporarily closed for decking improvement work during fall 2020. Please follow posted signs and safety instructions. Have questions about the project? Email lables@valdezak.gov or call 907.834.3435. Click to View Map of Closure...

Following passage of City Council Resolution #20-42, the 2020 property tax payment deadline was extended. In order to avoid penalties and interest charges, your 2020 property taxes must be paid in full and received or postmarked by 5pm on December 31st. Click to Read the Full Public Notice...

The City of Valdez is actively building a contemporary Emergency and Disaster Management (EDM) program. This is an ongoing effort and the primary focus of EDM within the city, currently, is rebuilding our city's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Click to Learn More...

While the July 21st tsunami advisory for Valdez was cancelled without incident, it is a good reminder for our community to refresh tsunami preparedness knowledge, including knowing what different tsunami alerts mean and where to go if you must evacuate. Click to Learn More...