Bethel Census Area Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
90.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$17/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.12%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$168,100
State avg $285,439
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
N/A
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$199
$17/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#3
of 28 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Bethel Census Area homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.12%
0.64 percentage points below the state average
Typical bill
$199
$1,960 below the state median
State position
#3
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 28 Alaska counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Bethel Census Area, Alaska
Bethel's tax data remains incomplete
Bethel Census Area's effective tax rate and median property tax are not available in standard national datasets, though homes average $120,600—well below the national median of $281,900. One available data point shows merely $199 annual tax, suggesting minimal or absent property taxation.
Likely among Alaska's lightest taxed areas
Bethel's scant tax documentation suggests it ranks among Alaska's lowest-taxed regions, possibly comparable to Copper River's 0.081% rate. The $199 annual figure for one property suggests either minimal assessment or very low tax rates.
Sparse region with limited tax infrastructure
Bethel is Alaska's most remote major community; neighboring regions like Denali Borough report similarly limited tax data. This reflects Bethel's unique governance structure and sparse property tax infrastructure.
Minimal documented property tax burden
Available data suggests Bethel residents pay around $199 annually on homes valued near $120,600—a negligible effective rate. Complete tax information is needed to provide reliable estimates for median-value properties.
Request assessment clarification from the borough
Bethel's limited tax records make independent verification difficult; contact the borough assessor to confirm your property's assessed value and any applicable appeal procedures. Transparency about local tax practices can help residents plan financial obligations.
How Bethel Census Area Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Bethel Census Area
0.12%
Effective rate
Alaska Avg
0.76%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.88%
Effective rate
Frequently Asked Questions
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Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Alaska
Copper River Census Area
0.07%
Northwest Arctic Borough
0.10%
Aleutians East Borough
0.15%
Kusilvak Census Area
0.24%
Skagway Municipality
0.38%
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
0.43%
Sitka City and Borough
0.46%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
0.51%
Wrangell City and Borough
0.56%
Petersburg Borough
0.60%
Kenai Peninsula Borough
0.63%
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
0.67%
Yakutat City and Borough
0.67%
Aleutians West Census Area
0.71%
Bristol Bay Borough
0.83%
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.