Northwest Arctic Borough Property Taxes
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
90.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$17/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.12%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$162,500
State avg ▼ $283,581
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$199
$17/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$199
$17/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#2
of 26 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
Northwest Arctic's taxes are nearly zero
At just 0.122%, Northwest Arctic Borough's effective tax rate ranks in the nation's bottom 1%—homeowners here pay virtually no property tax. The median tax of $199 represents less than 1% of the national median of $2,690, making it one of America's most tax-free jurisdictions.
Alaska's lowest-taxed jurisdiction
Northwest Arctic's 0.122% rate is the lowest in Alaska, roughly one-sixth of the state average of 0.772%. Median taxes ($199) represent just 9% of Alaska's statewide median ($2,187), offering homeowners exceptional affordability.
Lowest in remote Arctic region
Northwest Arctic's 0.122% rate matches Kusilvak Census Area but undercuts every other regional peer, including Nome (1.547%), North Slope (0.948%), and Matanuska-Susitna (1.100%). This region stands alone as Alaska's tax haven.
What $162,500 homes cost to own
On the median home valued at $162,500, a Northwest Arctic homeowner pays just $199 annually in property taxes—roughly $17 monthly. This minimal burden makes property ownership here exceptionally affordable.
Confirm your low assessment is correct
Even with minimal tax rates, it's worth verifying your assessment matches your home's actual market value. Contact the borough assessor to ensure you're not overassessed, and file an appeal if your valuation appears inflated.
How Northwest Arctic Borough Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Northwest Arctic Borough
0.12%
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%
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%
Haines Borough
0.80%
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.