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Skagway Municipality

Skagway Municipality, Alaska

Effective Tax Rate

0.34%

Median Annual Tax

$1,472

How Skagway Municipality Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Skagway Municipality$1,472
Alaska State Average$2,187
National Average$1,924

Skagway Municipality

0.34%

Effective rate

Alaska Avg

0.77%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,698

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,384

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,472

Monthly Escrow

$123

Effective Rate

0.34%

vs. Alaska State Average▼ 32.7% below
vs. National Average▼ 45.3% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Skagway Municipality, Alaska?
The effective property tax rate in Skagway Municipality, Alaska is 0.34%. 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 Skagway Municipality?
The median annual property tax payment in Skagway Municipality is $1,472. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,698, while those without a mortgage pay $1,384.
How does Skagway Municipality compare to the Alaska average?
Skagway Municipality's effective tax rate of 0.34% is lower than the Alaska state average of 0.77%. The median annual property tax in Skagway Municipality is $1,472, compared to the state average of $2,187.
What is the median home value in Skagway Municipality, Alaska?
The median home value in Skagway Municipality, Alaska is $430,000, 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

Kusilvak Census Area(AK)

Rate0.27%
Median Tax$199

Hoonah-Angoon Census Area(AK)

Rate0.42%
Median Tax$1,159

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area(AK)

Rate0.47%
Median Tax$1,043

Sitka City and Borough(AK)

Rate0.47%
Median Tax$2,086
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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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