Alaska property tax calculator
Estimate your Alaska property tax by county. The statewide average effective rate is 0.94%, #20 of 51 among states and DC. Pick your county below for a closer number.
Pick your state and county and enter your home value. Your estimate shows up here.
An estimate, not a tax bill. Effective rates are county medians of taxes paid divided by home value (Tax Foundation 2025, ACS 2020-2024). Your bill depends on your exemptions, school district and local levies.
Alaska property tax rates by county
Effective rate = median property tax paid divided by median home value, owner-occupied homes.
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleutians West Census Area | 0.70% | $3,090 | $434,700 |
| Anchorage Municipality | 1.17% | $4,982 | $395,900 |
| Bristol Bay Borough | 0.44% | $2,045 | $245,800 |
| Chugach Census Area | 0.91% | $3,379 | $346,200 |
| Copper River Census Area | 0.04% | $200 | $292,800 |
| Denali Borough | 0.14% | $0 | $275,000 |
| Dillingham Census Area | 0.46% | $2,738 | $159,000 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 1.11% | $3,550 | $298,200 |
| Haines Borough | 0.69% | $2,445 | $293,300 |
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | 0.03% | $1,136 | $262,800 |
| Juneau City and Borough | 0.88% | $4,251 | $449,300 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 0.54% | $2,049 | $323,200 |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 0.66% | $2,619 | $393,300 |
| Kodiak Island Borough | 0.70% | $3,569 | $412,300 |
| Kusilvak Census Area | 0.01% | $200 | $84,300 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 0.90% | $3,685 | $346,600 |
| Nome Census Area | 0.46% | $3,264 | $211,200 |
| North Slope Borough | 0.49% | $2,305 | $218,300 |
| Northwest Arctic Borough | 0.00% | $0 | $199,100 |
| Petersburg Borough | 0.55% | $1,896 | $315,100 |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 0.09% | $1,139 | $225,300 |
| Sitka City and Borough | 0.37% | $2,080 | $450,300 |
| Skagway Municipality | 0.41% | $1,634 | $435,400 |
| Wrangell City and Borough | 0.45% | $1,673 | $296,400 |
| Yakutat City and Borough | 0.35% | $1,463 | $219,400 |
| Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 0.06% | $1,109 | $98,500 |
Alaska property tax FAQs
What is the average property tax rate in Alaska?
Alaska's average effective property tax rate is 0.94% of home value, which ranks #20 of 51 among the states and DC (#1 is highest). Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Alaska?
At the Alaska average of 0.94%, about $3,760 a year. By county it ranges from about $0 in Northwest Arctic Borough (0.00%) to about $4,680 in Anchorage Municipality (1.17%).
Which Alaska county has the highest property tax rate?
Anchorage Municipality has the highest average effective rate in the dataset at 1.17%. Northwest Arctic Borough has the lowest at 0.00%. Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How can I lower my Alaska property tax bill?
The main lever is your assessed value. If it is higher than what similar nearby homes sell for, you can appeal it, and also check whether you qualify for exemptions. Appeals are filed by the homeowner with the county or local board, and deadlines vary by county.
Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value), taxfoundation.org. Estimates are not tax bills. Grove Hopper is a research tool with reminders and document preparation, not attorneys, accountants or a tax firm.