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Ketchikan Gateway Borough

Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska

Effective Tax Rate

0.68%

Median Annual Tax

$2,588

How Ketchikan Gateway Borough Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Ketchikan Gateway Borough$2,588
Alaska State Average$2,187
National Average$1,924

Ketchikan Gateway Borough

0.68%

Effective rate

Alaska Avg

0.77%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$2,678

per year

Without Mortgage

$2,389

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$2,588

Monthly Escrow

$216

Effective Rate

0.68%

vs. Alaska State Average▲ 18.3% above
vs. National Average▼ 3.8% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska?
The effective property tax rate in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska is 0.68%. 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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
The median annual property tax payment in Ketchikan Gateway Borough is $2,588. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,678, while those without a mortgage pay $2,389.
How does Ketchikan Gateway Borough compare to the Alaska average?
Ketchikan Gateway Borough's effective tax rate of 0.68% is lower than the Alaska state average of 0.77%. The median annual property tax in Ketchikan Gateway Borough is $2,588, compared to the state average of $2,187.
What is the median home value in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska?
The median home value in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska is $379,000, 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

Petersburg Borough(AK)

Rate0.69%
Median Tax$2,066

Kenai Peninsula Borough(AK)

Rate0.66%
Median Tax$1,974

Aleutians West Census Area(AK)

Rate0.71%
Median Tax$2,969

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area(AK)

Rate0.71%
Median Tax$1,871
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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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