Bristol Bay Borough, AK Property Taxes (2026)

Bristol Bay Borough owners pay a median of $1,933 a year on a median home value of $269,800, an effective rate of 0.72%. That's the 13th-highest rate of 26 Alaska counties with Census data, below the Alaska county median of 0.72%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.72%

13th highest of 26 in AK

Median annual bill

$1,933

~$161/month

Median home value

$269,800

Alaska county median

0.72%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Bristol Bay Borough

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Bristol Bay Borough's 0.72% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,943
Savings at 10–15% off
$194–$291
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Bristol Bay Borough vs. Alaska vs. U.S. property tax rates

Bristol Bay Borough0.72%
Alaska county median0.72%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Bristol Bay Borough's effective property tax rate is 0.72%, vs. 0.72% for the median Alaska county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 13th of 26 in Alaska. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Bristol Bay Borough

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Bristol Bay Borough Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Bristol Bay Borough deadline is 30 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the Borough Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,933 bill, 10–15% off is $193–$290 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Alaska

Alaska homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Bristol Bay Borough Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska?
The median effective property tax rate in Bristol Bay Borough is 0.72%: a median annual bill of $1,933 on a median home value of $269,800. That's the 13th-highest rate of 26 Alaska counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Bristol Bay Borough?
The median Bristol Bay Borough property tax bill is $1,933 a year, about $161 a month, compared with a Alaska county median of $2,074.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Bristol Bay Borough?
The deadline to appeal in Bristol Bay Borough is 30 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Bristol Bay Borough a high property tax area?
Bristol Bay Borough's 0.72% effective rate is below the Alaska county median of 0.72% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 13th-highest rate of 26 Alaska counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Bristol Bay Borough property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Dillingham Census Area

Rate: 1.76%

Median bill: $2,875

Kodiak Island Borough

Rate: 0.92%

Median bill: $3,509

Kenai Peninsula Borough

Rate: 0.66%

Median bill: $1,974

Anchorage Municipality

Rate: 1.29%

Median bill: $4,865

Kusilvak Census Area

Rate: 0.27%

Median bill: $199

Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Rate: 1.10%

Median bill: $3,512

Chugach Census Area

Rate: 0.92%

Median bill: $3,033

Nome Census Area

Rate: 1.55%

Median bill: $3,110

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