Matanuska-Susitna Borough Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
60.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$293/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.10%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$319,200
State avg $283,581
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,768
$314/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,763
$230/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#22
of 26 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Matanuska-Susitna Borough homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
1.10%
0.33 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$3,512
$1,325 above the state median
State position
#22
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 26 Alaska counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Mat-Su's taxes run above national norm
At 1.100%, Matanuska-Susitna's effective tax rate exceeds the national median and ranks in the top 30% of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $3,512 outpaces the national median of $2,690 by 30%, reflecting Alaska's higher residential property values.
Alaska's highest tax burden by far
Mat-Su's 1.100% rate is the highest among all Alaska counties, more than 40% above the state average of 0.772%. Median taxes ($3,512) exceed the statewide median ($2,187) by 61%, making it Alaska's most heavily taxed region.
Starkly higher than surrounding areas
Mat-Su's 1.100% rate dwarfs Petersburg Borough (0.686%), North Slope Borough (0.948%), and Prince of Wales (0.470%). As Alaska's fastest-growing region, Mat-Su's higher rates reflect both stronger property values and elevated municipal service demands.
What $319,200 homes actually cost
On Mat-Su's median home valued at $319,200, owners pay approximately $3,512 annually in property taxes—or about $293 per month. With a mortgage, that figure rises to $3,768, making it the steepest tax burden in Alaska.
High taxes warrant closer review
With Alaska's highest tax rate, Mat-Su homeowners should double-check their assessments against comparable sales in their neighborhood. Many properties are overvalued, and a formal appeal could reduce your annual burden significantly.
How Matanuska-Susitna Borough Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
1.10%
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.
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.