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Anchorage Municipality

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska

Effective Tax Rate

1.29%

Median Annual Tax

$4,865

How Anchorage Municipality Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Anchorage Municipality$4,865
Alaska State Average$2,187
National Average$1,924

Anchorage Municipality

1.29%

Effective rate

Alaska Avg

0.77%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$4,964

per year

Without Mortgage

$4,452

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$4,865

Monthly Escrow

$405

Effective Rate

1.29%

vs. Alaska State Average▲ 122.5% above
vs. National Average▲ 80.9% above
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska?
The effective property tax rate in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska is 1.29%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Anchorage Municipality?
The median annual property tax payment in Anchorage Municipality is $4,865. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,964, while those without a mortgage pay $4,452.
How does Anchorage Municipality compare to the Alaska average?
Anchorage Municipality's effective tax rate of 1.29% is higher than the Alaska state average of 0.77%. The median annual property tax in Anchorage Municipality is $4,865, compared to the state average of $2,187.
What is the median home value in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska?
The median home value in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska is $375,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Alaska?
Property taxes in Alaska are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Fairbanks North Star Borough(AK)

Rate1.26%
Median Tax$3,570

Matanuska-Susitna Borough(AK)

Rate1.10%
Median Tax$3,512

Nome Census Area(AK)

Rate1.55%
Median Tax$3,110

North Slope Borough(AK)

Rate0.95%
Median Tax$2,082
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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.

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