Matanuska-Susitna Borough Property Taxes
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
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)
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.