Bethel Census Area Property Taxes
Bethel Census Area, Alaska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
Median Annual Tax
$0
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Tax rate data unavailable for Bethel Census Area.
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$120,600
State avg ▼ $283,581
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
N/A
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$199
$17/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
N/A
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.
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Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Alaska
Copper River Census Area
0.08%
Northwest Arctic Borough
0.12%
Kusilvak Census Area
0.27%
Skagway Municipality
0.34%
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
0.42%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
0.47%
Sitka City and Borough
0.47%
Wrangell City and Borough
0.62%
Kenai Peninsula Borough
0.66%
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
0.68%
Petersburg Borough
0.69%
Aleutians West Census Area
0.71%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
0.71%
Bristol Bay Borough
0.72%
Yakutat City and Borough
0.76%
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.