Northwest Arctic Borough, AK property tax

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20

The median effective property tax rate in Northwest Arctic Borough is 0.12%, below the Alaska median of 1.14% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $199 a year on a home worth $162,500.

Effective rate
0.12%
Median annual bill
$199
Median home value
$162,500
Rank in Alaska
23of 24

Estimated annual bill by home value

Home valueEstimated billPer month
$200,000$240$20
$300,000$360$30
$400,000$480$40
$500,000$600$50
$750,000$900$75
$1,000,000$1,200$100
At the county median effective rate of 0.12%, before exemptions. Jurisdictions inside the county differ; use the estimator for a specific home value and exemption.

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Northwest Arctic Borough compared with Alaska and the US

AreaEffective rateMedian billMedian home value
Northwest Arctic Borough0.12%$199$162,500
Alaska median1.14%$3,785$333,300
United States median0.98%$2,969n/a

Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK?

The median effective property tax rate in Northwest Arctic Borough is 0.12% of home value, below the Alaska median of 1.14% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $199 a year on a median home value of $162,500 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).

How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Northwest Arctic Borough?

About $480 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.12%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.

How does Northwest Arctic Borough compare with the rest of Alaska?

Northwest Arctic Borough ranks 23 of 24 Alaska counties by effective rate. The Alaska median is 1.14% and the median bill is $3,785.