Alaska Property Tax Calculator
Property tax in Alaska isn't a state-level levy — it's assessed and collected by individual boroughs and municipalities, each setting its own rate to fund local schools, roads, and services. Alaska has neither a state income tax nor a state sales tax, so where property tax does apply, it shoulders a larger share of local funding than in many other states. Large parts of Alaska sit outside any organized borough and see little to no property tax. Use the calculator above with your borough selected for a closer estimate.
Annual Property Tax
$3,303Monthly (Escrow)
$275Effective Rate
0.94%Highest property tax counties in Alaska
Effective rate = aggregate real-estate taxes paid ÷ aggregate home value (ACS 2024 5-year).
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality | 1.17% | $395,900 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 1.11% | $298,200 |
| Chugach Census Area | 0.91% | $346,200 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 0.90% | $346,600 |
| Juneau City and Borough | 0.88% | $449,300 |
| Kodiak Island Borough | 0.70% | $412,300 |
| Aleutians West Census Area | 0.70% | $434,700 |
| Haines Borough | 0.69% | $293,300 |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 0.66% | $393,300 |
| Petersburg Borough | 0.55% | $315,100 |
How property tax works in Alaska
- Alaska property tax is levied locally by boroughs and municipalities, not by the state — each sets its own rate.
- The tax is calculated by multiplying your property's assessed value by the local levy rate that applies where you live.
- Because Alaska collects neither income tax nor sales tax, property tax funds a larger share of local government in areas that levy it.
- Some unorganized areas outside any borough have minimal or no property tax at all.
Methodology
Rates are aggregate-derived from the Census Bureau's ACS 2024 5-year American Community Survey (total real-estate taxes paid ÷ total home value, by county). This is a statistical estimate, not a bill lookup — actual property tax bills vary by city, school district, and special-district levies layered on top of the county rate, and by any homestead, senior, veteran, or other exemptions you qualify for. Alaska ranks #20 of 51 (including DC) by statewide average effective rate, where #1 is the highest.
Need your Alaska income tax too? Use the Alaska income tax calculator .
Compare property tax across every state at the property tax calculator , or see whether your property tax deduction is capped at the SALT deduction cap calculator .
Frequently asked questions
How is property tax calculated in Alaska?
Your borough or municipality's assessor values your property, and the local governing body multiplies that assessed value by its own levy rate to arrive at your bill. Because Alaska has no state property tax, the entire calculation happens at the borough or municipal level.
How much property tax will I pay in Alaska?
It depends entirely on which borough or municipality you live in, since Alaska has no statewide rate and large unorganized areas levy little or none at all. Select your area in the calculator above for a closer estimate based on local data.
Can I lower my Alaska property tax bill?
Many boroughs offer exemptions for primary residences, senior citizens, veterans, and disabled residents that reduce taxable value, and property owners can typically appeal an assessment they believe is inaccurate through their local assessor's office. Exemption programs vary by borough, so check your local government's rules.
Are property taxes deductible?
Yes — property taxes are deductible on your federal return if you itemize, as part of the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, which is subject to a federal dollar cap. Confirm the current cap with the IRS before filing.
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