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Petersburg Borough

Petersburg Borough, Alaska

Effective Tax Rate

0.69%

Median Annual Tax

$2,066

How Petersburg Borough Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Petersburg Borough$2,066
Alaska State Average$2,187
National Average$1,924

Petersburg Borough

0.69%

Effective rate

Alaska Avg

0.77%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$2,332

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,427

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$2,066

Monthly Escrow

$172

Effective Rate

0.69%

vs. Alaska State Average▼ 5.5% below
vs. National Average▼ 23.2% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Petersburg Borough, Alaska?
The effective property tax rate in Petersburg Borough, Alaska is 0.69%. 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 Petersburg Borough?
The median annual property tax payment in Petersburg Borough is $2,066. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,332, while those without a mortgage pay $1,427.
How does Petersburg Borough compare to the Alaska average?
Petersburg Borough's effective tax rate of 0.69% is lower than the Alaska state average of 0.77%. The median annual property tax in Petersburg Borough is $2,066, compared to the state average of $2,187.
What is the median home value in Petersburg Borough, Alaska?
The median home value in Petersburg Borough, Alaska is $301,300, 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

Ketchikan Gateway Borough(AK)

Rate0.68%
Median Tax$2,588

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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