Alaska property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Alaska is 1.14%, above the national median of 0.98%, ranking 16 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $3,785 a year on a home worth $333,300. On a $300,000 home that is about $3,420 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 1.14%
- Median annual bill
- $3,785
- Median home value
- $333,300
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 16of 51
Property tax by county in Alaska
All 24 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality | 1.29% | $4,865 | $375,900 | 289,069 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 1.10% | $3,512 | $319,200 | 110,677 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 1.26% | $3,570 | $282,500 | 95,555 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 0.66% | $1,974 | $297,500 | 59,843 |
| Juneau City and Borough | 0.93% | $4,039 | $432,500 | 31,969 |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 0.68% | $2,588 | $379,000 | 13,870 |
| Kodiak Island Borough | 0.92% | $3,509 | $382,700 | 12,878 |
| North Slope Borough | 0.95% | $2,082 | $219,600 | 10,891 |
| Nome Census Area | 1.55% | $3,110 | $201,000 | 9,925 |
| Sitka City and Borough | 0.47% | $2,086 | $442,100 | 8,393 |
| Kusilvak Census Area | 0.27% | $199 | $72,700 | 8,277 |
| Northwest Arctic Borough | 0.12% | $199 | $162,500 | 7,611 |
| Chugach Census Area | 0.92% | $3,033 | $330,900 | 6,964 |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 0.71% | $1,871 | $262,800 | 6,936 |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 0.47% | $1,043 | $221,800 | 5,730 |
| Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 0.86% | $757 | $87,800 | 5,271 |
| Aleutians West Census Area | 0.71% | $2,969 | $419,100 | 5,178 |
| Dillingham Census Area | 1.76% | $2,875 | $163,800 | 4,780 |
| Petersburg Borough | 0.69% | $2,066 | $301,300 | 3,394 |
| Copper River Census Area | 0.08% | $199 | $246,700 | 2,626 |
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | 0.42% | $1,159 | $278,300 | 2,313 |
| Wrangell City and Borough | 0.62% | $1,795 | $289,700 | 2,106 |
| Haines Borough | 0.80% | $2,558 | $318,900 | 2,077 |
| Skagway Municipality | 0.34% | $1,472 | $430,000 | 1,308 |
Alaska compared with the United States
The Alaska median bill of $3,785 is above the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for Alaska are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Alaska?
The median effective property tax rate in Alaska is 1.14% of home value, above the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $3,420 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
Which Alaska county has the highest property tax?
Dillingham Census Area has the highest median effective rate in Alaska at 1.76%. Copper River Census Area has the lowest at 0.08%. The largest county by population, Anchorage Municipality, is at 1.29%.