Alaska Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 30 counties.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Average Annual Tax
$2,159
Average Rate
0.76%
Average Home Value
$285,439
County tax atlas
Alaska property tax burden by county
Compare effective tax rates, median annual bills, home values, and tax scores in one state-scaled map. Pin any county, switch layers, then use the lens controls to isolate low-rate counties, high-tax clusters, or higher-value markets with moderate tax burden.
Counties
26/30
Avg rate
0.76%
Avg bill
$2,159
Avg home
$285,439
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. These estimates are for comparison and planning context, not property-specific tax advice.
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$2,159
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
0.76%High
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$285,439
National avg $281,900
Counties
30
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in Alaska
Alaska's tax burden sits well below the nation
Alaska homeowners pay an average effective property tax rate of 0.772%, nearly 25% lower than the national median of 1.03%. This puts Alaska among the most tax-friendly states in the country, offering substantial relief compared to high-tax states like New Jersey and Illinois.
Massive variation divides Alaska's tax counties
Effective tax rates swing wildly across Alaska's 26 tracked counties, from just 0.081% in Copper River Census Area to 1.755% in Dillingham Census Area—a 21-fold difference. Median property taxes range from $199 in rural areas to $4,865 in Anchorage Municipality, revealing deep inequality in tax burden across the state.
Typical Alaska homeowner pays $2,187 annually
With a median home value of $268,870 and a median property tax bill of $2,187, Alaska homeowners pay roughly $183 per month—about 15% less than the national median property tax of $2,690. This advantage reflects Alaska's overall low-tax positioning and smaller median home values compared to the U.S. average.
Urban centers drive Alaska's higher tax bills
Anchorage Municipality, Juneau City and Borough, and Fairbanks North Star Borough—Alaska's three largest metro areas—account for the state's highest property tax bills at $4,865, $4,039, and $3,570 respectively. Rural and remote counties like Copper River, Kusilvak, and Northwest Arctic offer dramatic tax relief with bills under $200, though limited public services often accompany these low rates.
Alaska offers low taxes, but choose your county carefully
Alaska is decidedly a low-tax state relative to the nation, making it attractive for cost-conscious homeowners—especially those in rural areas. However, the 21-fold variation between counties means your tax burden depends almost entirely on whether you settle in Anchorage or the frontier, making location the decisive factor in your financial outcome.
Highest Property Tax Rates
All Alaska Counties
| Aleutians East Borough | 0.15% | $199 |
| Aleutians West Census Area | 0.71% | $3,090 |
| Anchorage Municipality | 1.26% | $4,982 |
| Bethel Census Area | 0.12% | $199 |
| Bristol Bay Borough | 0.83% | $2,045 |
| Chugach Census Area | 0.98% | $3,379 |
| Copper River Census Area | 0.07% | $199 |
| Denali Borough | — | — |
| Dillingham Census Area | 1.72% | $2,738 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 1.19% | $3,550 |
| Haines Borough | 0.83% | $2,445 |
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | 0.43% | $1,136 |
| Juneau City and Borough | 0.95% | $4,251 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 0.63% | $2,049 |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 0.67% | $2,619 |
| Kodiak Island Borough | 0.87% | $3,569 |
| Kusilvak Census Area | 0.24% | $199 |
| Lake and Peninsula Borough | — | — |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 1.06% | $3,685 |
| Nome Census Area | 1.55% | $3,264 |
| North Slope Borough | 1.06% | $2,305 |
| Northwest Arctic Borough | 0.10% | $199 |
| Petersburg Borough | 0.60% | $1,896 |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 0.51% | $1,139 |
| Sitka City and Borough | 0.46% | $2,080 |
| Skagway Municipality | 0.38% | $1,634 |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 1.19% | $3,350 |
| Wrangell City and Borough | 0.56% | $1,673 |
| Yakutat City and Borough | 0.67% | $1,463 |
| Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 1.13% | $1,109 |
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.