Haines Borough Property Taxes
Haines Borough, Alaska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
17% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$213/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.80%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$318,900
State avg ▲ $283,581
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,647
$221/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,481
$207/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#16
of 26 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Haines Borough, Alaska
Haines taxes slightly exceed the national median
At 0.802%, Haines Borough's effective property tax rate runs about 9% below the national median of 0.88%, placing it near the 45th percentile nationally. Most U.S. homeowners pay slightly more, making Haines roughly middle-of-the-road on the American tax spectrum. This moderate rate is unusual for Alaska, where rates vary wildly.
Haines ranks fourth in Alaska's tax hierarchy
Haines Borough's 0.802% rate sits comfortably above Alaska's state average of 0.772%, yet ranks fourth among taxing boroughs behind Fairbanks (1.264%), Dillingham (1.755%), and Juneau (0.934%). This mid-range position reflects Haines' balance between service delivery and tax restraint. The borough leans toward the lighter end of Alaska's tax spectrum.
Haines taxes moderate relative to Southeast peers
Haines Borough (0.802%) sits between Ketchikan Gateway (0.683%) and Juneau (0.934%), typical for Southeast Alaska's tax profile. Hoonah-Angoon Census Area (0.416%) taxes substantially lower, while Kodiak Island (0.917%) runs slightly higher. Haines holds a middle ground in regional taxation.
The median Haines home costs $2,558 yearly
With a median home value of $318,900 and a 0.802% effective rate, a typical homeowner pays $2,558 annually in property taxes. Mortgage considerations increase the bill to $2,647, while those without mortgages pay $2,481. Haines residents benefit from relatively moderate tax obligations despite high home values.
Haines homeowners should verify assessment accuracy
Even in lower-tax jurisdictions, assessments sometimes overstate property value, leaving money on the table for savvy homeowners. Review your assessment notice and compare your home's valuation to recent sales of comparable properties. If you spot discrepancies, a formal appeal could reduce your annual liability.
How Haines Borough Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Haines Borough
0.80%
Effective rate
Alaska Avg
0.77%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Counties with Similar Tax Rates
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.