Petersburg Borough

What Petersburg Borough does

Petersburg Borough is a municipal government entity incorporated on January 3, 2013, in Southeast Alaska, serving approximately 3,189 residents (2020 estimate) across a 3,829 square mile jurisdiction. The borough operates standard municipal departments including Public Safety, Public Works, Community Development, Finance, Parks & Recreation, Harbor/Port, Power & Light, and Water/Wastewater, delivering services through in-person offices at 12 South Nordic Drive, online self-service portals, and field operations. Its core digital platforms include an ArcGIS-based property map viewer, the Munirevs sales tax filing system, online permit applications, and Municode-hosted municipal codes. The borough also operates the PRADU (Permit-Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit) Program, featuring four pre-approved ADU designs (Cedar, Hemlock, Spruce, Alder) ranging from 364 to 640 square feet, developed with local architects to streamline housing development within Service Area 1 on Mitkof Island.

The borough's revenue model is based on tax collection and service fees rather than commercial sales. Revenue streams include a 6% sales tax on all retail sales, services, and rentals; annual property taxes; permit and application fees ranging from $50 to $500; utility service charges for water, wastewater, and power; excise taxes (marijuana, tobacco, transient room); and harbor and marine fees including moorage and marine passenger charges. Service Area 1 on Mitkof Island is the primary zone for building permits and inspections, enforced under International Residential Code and International Building Code standards. The borough coordinates with external entities including the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, Petersburg Economic Development Council (PEDC), Alaska State Fire Marshal, and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation on economic development, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure matters.

The borough is governed by an elected Borough Assembly and managed by a Borough Manager, with advisory boards covering planning, public safety, harbor/ports, library, and parks and recreation. Communications and community engagement are conducted via the official website (petersburgak.gov), Facebook, public notice archives, and email distribution. Planning milestones include the 2016 Comprehensive Plan and Waterfront Master Plan adoption, the 2023 Housing Needs Assessment, and the 2024 PEDC Visitor Industry Management Plan update, reflecting a strategic focus on housing supply, waterfront development, and tourism economy management.

Name

Petersburg Borough

Legal name

Petersburg Borough

Website

https://petersburgak.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Petersburg Borough is a municipal government in Southeast Alaska, incorporated in 2013, serving approximately 3,189 residents across 3,829 square miles. It delivers municipal services including building permits, sales tax administration, utilities, public safety, and the PRADU pre-approved ADU housing program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Executive Offices (921110), Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined (92114), Other General Government Support (921190)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement (BPAIACAE), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Building permit services
• Public utility services
• Property tax administration
• Land use planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Petersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Sales Tax: The borough collects a 6% sales tax on all retail sales, services, and rentals within the borough boundaries. Businesses must register and file monthly returns through the Munirevs platform.
2. Property Tax: Annual property taxes assessed on real property within the borough. Assessment information updated for 2025-2026.
3. Permit and Application Fees: Various fees for building permits, conditional use permits, variances, subdivisions, home occupation permits, and other land use applications. Fees range from $50 for minor lot consolidation to $500 for borough land purchase/lease applications.
4. Utility Services: Revenue from municipal water, wastewater, and power services provided to residents and businesses
5. Excise Taxes: Marijuana excise tax, tobacco excise tax, and transient room tax collected on specific goods and services
6. Harbor and Marine Fees: Marine passenger fees and moorage charges for harbor use

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Petersburg Borough delivers municipal government services to residents, businesses, and visitors of Southeast Alaska, including public safety (police), public works (roads, water, wastewater), power and light utilities, harbor/port management, parks and recreation, community development, and finance administration. The borough issues building permits, enforces building codes (International Residential Code, International Building Code), collects a 6% sales tax via the Munirevs platform, administers property taxes, and provides the PRADU program of pre-approved accessory dwelling unit designs (Cedar, Hemlock, Spruce, Alder).

Product overview

Petersburg Borough operates a municipal government services portal offering government administrative functions. The primary digital products include the PRADU (Permit-Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit) Program, a suite of four pre-approved ADU models (Cedar at 364 sf, Hemlock at 400 sf, Spruce at 600 sf, and Alder at 640 sf) designed by local architects, offered to streamline housing development. Supporting services include building permits and inspections, sales tax services, and a property map viewer powered by ArcGIS. The borough uses Municode for municipal code access and Munirevs for tax filing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PRADU (Permit-Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit) Program A municipal program offering pre-approved ADU designs that streamline the building permit process for property owners in Service Area 1, saving time and money on design and review.
• Cedar ADU A 364 square foot studio-style pre-approved ADU featuring a compact 26'x14' footprint with kitchen, bathroom, and laundry facilities; available with gable or shed roof options.
• Hemlock ADU A 400 square foot studio pre-approved ADU with 20'x20' dimensions, vaulted ceilings, dedicated kitchen, and laundry area; available with gable or hip roof options.
• Spruce ADU A 600 square foot one-bedroom/one-bathroom pre-approved ADU with 30'x20' dimensions, dedicated entryway, kitchen, office alcove, and wraparound deck; available with gable or shed roof options.
• Alder ADU A 640 square foot one-bedroom/one-bathroom accessible pre-approved ADU with 32'x20' dimensions, ramped entrance, universally designed interiors, and covered entry for accessibility.
• Building Permits & Inspections Permit issuance and building inspection services for construction within Service Area 1, enforcing the International Residential Code and International Building Code.
• Sales Tax Services Sales tax collection, business registration, and online filing services for businesses operating within Petersburg Borough at a 6% tax rate, administered through the Munirevs platform.
• Property Map Viewer Web-based GIS mapping tool powered by ArcGIS providing property information, zoning data, and geographic visualization for Petersburg Borough.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AP&T (Alaskan Telephone Company)minorOthersAP&T is listed as an internet service provider available to residents and businesses in the Petersburg area. The borough references AP&T as an option for internet connectivity for properties served by municipal utilities.
• GCIminorOthersGCI is listed as an internet service provider available to residents and businesses in the Petersburg area. The borough references GCI as an option for internet connectivity.
• StarlinkminorOthersStarlink is listed as an internet service provider available to residents and businesses in the Petersburg area for broadband connectivity options.
• Petersburg Chamber of CommercecoreOthersThe Chamber of Commerce is referenced as a key community partner providing visitor information and economic development support in coordination with borough services.
• Petersburg Economic Development Council (PEDC)coreOthersThe PEDC is referenced in planning documents including the Visitor Industry Management Plan (updated 2024). The council works with the borough on economic development initiatives.
• State Fire MarshalcoreOthersCommercial and industrial building projects may require review by the Alaska State Fire Marshal in addition to borough building permits.
• Alaska Department of Environmental ConservationminorOthersFor properties outside municipal water/sewer areas, approval from Alaska DEC is required for on-site septic systems in conjunction with ADU construction.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Granicus: Government technology provider for digital communications, permitting, and records. Adjacent because Petersburg's digital service portal (online permits, Municode, Munirevs) lives in the same ecosystem of municipal SaaS that Granicus serves.

Direct peers

• City and Borough of Wrangell: Small Southeast Alaska city-and-borough government providing municipal services including utilities, public safety, and planning. Comparable in scale, integrated borough-city structure, and remote-island operating dynamics.
• City and Borough of Juneau: Larger Alaska city-and-borough municipal government in Southeast Alaska providing the same core municipal services (utilities, permitting, public safety, planning) under an identical governance structure.
• City and Borough of Sitka: Another Alaska city-and-borough municipal government in Southeast Alaska. Closely comparable in incorporation structure, population scale, service mix (utilities, public safety, planning), and Southeast Alaska operating environment.
• Haines Borough: Borough government in Southeast Alaska responsible for public works, utilities, planning, and permitting. Comparable in size and the mix of municipal and borough functions.
• Ketchikan Gateway Borough: Borough government in Southeast Alaska operating public works, utilities, building permits, and planning services. Highly comparable in geographic setting, regulatory regime, and service portfolio.
• Municipality of Skagway: Small Alaska municipality in Southeast Alaska providing municipal services to a tourism-heavy population. Comparable in scale, reliance on transient/tourism revenue, and Southeast Alaska operating environment.

Regional players

• City of Kodiak: Alaska city providing municipal services including port, utilities, and public safety on an island setting. Comparable marine/island operating context though in a different region of Alaska.
• Hoonah-Angoon Census Area (associated municipalities): Regional Alaska entity providing public administration services in Southeast Alaska. Comparable governance and geographic context, though less consolidated than a borough.

Broad incumbents

• Tyler Technologies: A large public-sector software vendor providing municipal ERP, permitting, and citizen services platforms. Comparable because Petersburg Borough operates in the same municipal-tech stack and depends on similar government software vendors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/petersburgalaska
• Instagraminstagram.com/annettjl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/petersburg-borough-alaska

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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