Is Juneau Still Livable? The Real Cost of Calling It Home
From First Things First by First Things First Alaska Foundation
August 2, 2025 · 31 min · Episode 8
About this episode
This episode discusses the affordability challenges facing Juneau, including rising property taxes and limited housing supply.
In this episode of First Things First, we discuss the increasingly urgent question: Is Juneau affordable anymore? With rising property taxes, a limited housing supply, and ballooning city spending, the conversation dives deep into the real pressures facing families, young professionals, and seasonal workers. From housing policy to tax reform and city priorities, this frank roundtable explores whether Juneau is pricing out its future—and what citizens can do about it before October's ballot measures hit.
Topics covered
- affordability
- housing policy
- tax reform
- city spending
- community engagement
Keywords
- Juneau
- affordability
- housing
- property taxes
- city spending
- ballot measures
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: First Things First Alaska Foundation
Places: Juneau
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