Alaska Property Tax Rates by County (2026)

Compare effective property tax rates across 26 Alaska counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can appeal their assessment. The deadline to appeal is 30 days after notice.

Effective Tax Rate

1.00%

Lower than the national median of 1.02%

Median Home Value

$286,100

Median Annual Tax Bill

$2,074

How Are Property Taxes Calculated in Alaska?

Property taxes in Alaska are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across Alaska counties is 1.00%, which is below the national median of 1.02%.

If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to appeal the assessment.

All 26 Alaska Counties

CountyEff. Tax RateMedian Home ValueMedian Annual Tax Bill
Aleutians West Census Area →0.71%$419,100$2,969
Anchorage Municipality →1.29%$375,900$4,865
Bristol Bay Borough →0.72%$269,800$1,933
Chugach Census Area →0.92%$330,900$3,033
Copper River Census Area →0.08%$246,700$199
Dillingham Census Area →1.76%$163,800$2,875
Fairbanks North Star Borough →1.26%$282,500$3,570
Haines Borough →0.80%$318,900$2,558
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area →0.42%$278,300$1,159
Juneau City and Borough →0.93%$432,500$4,039
Kenai Peninsula Borough →0.66%$297,500$1,974
Ketchikan Gateway Borough →0.68%$379,000$2,588
Kodiak Island Borough →0.92%$382,700$3,509
Kusilvak Census Area →0.27%$72,700$199
Matanuska-Susitna Borough →1.10%$319,200$3,512
Nome Census Area →1.55%$201,000$3,110
North Slope Borough →0.95%$219,600$2,082
Northwest Arctic Borough →0.12%$162,500$199
Petersburg Borough →0.69%$301,300$2,066
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area →0.47%$221,800$1,043
Sitka City and Borough →0.47%$442,100$2,086
Skagway Municipality →0.34%$430,000$1,472
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area →0.71%$262,800$1,871
Wrangell City and Borough →0.62%$289,700$1,795
Yakutat City and Borough →0.76%$185,000$1,410
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area →0.86%$87,800$757

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Key Highlights

Highest Tax Rate

1.76%

Dillingham Census Area

Lowest Tax Rate

0.08%

Copper River Census Area

Highest Tax Bill

$4,865

Anchorage Municipality

Lowest Tax Bill

$199

Northwest Arctic Borough

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How to Appeal Your Alaska Property Taxes

Filing a property tax appeal in Alaska is your legal right. Here is the basic process:

  1. Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
  2. File your appeal before the deadline (30 days after notice).
  3. Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
  4. Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
  5. Receive a decision on your assessed value.

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