Nome Census Area, AK Property Taxes (2026)

Nome Census Area owners pay a median of $3,110 a year on a median home value of $201,000, an effective rate of 1.55%. That's the 2nd-highest rate of 26 Alaska counties with Census data, above 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

1.55%

2nd highest of 26 in AK

Median annual bill

$3,110

~$259/month

Median home value

$201,000

Alaska county median

0.72%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Nome Census Area

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Nome Census Area's 1.55% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$3,116
Savings at 10–15% off
$312–$467
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Nome Census Area vs. Alaska vs. U.S. property tax rates

Nome Census Area1.55%
Alaska county median0.72%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Nome Census Area's effective property tax rate is 1.55%, vs. 0.72% for the median Alaska county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 2nd 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 Nome Census Area

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Nome Census Area Borough Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Nome Census Area 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 $3,110 bill, 10–15% off is $311–$467 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Alaska

Alaska homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Nome Census Area 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 Nome Census Area, Alaska?
The median effective property tax rate in Nome Census Area is 1.55%: a median annual bill of $3,110 on a median home value of $201,000. That's the 2nd-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 Nome Census Area?
The median Nome Census Area property tax bill is $3,110 a year, about $259 a month, compared with a Alaska county median of $2,074.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Nome Census Area?
The deadline to appeal in Nome Census Area is 30 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Nome Census Area a high property tax area?
Nome Census Area's 1.55% effective rate is above the Alaska county median of 0.72% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 2nd-highest rate of 26 Alaska counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Nome Census Area property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Kusilvak Census Area

Rate: 0.27%

Median bill: $199

Northwest Arctic Borough

Rate: 0.12%

Median bill: $199

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area

Rate: 0.86%

Median bill: $757

Dillingham Census Area

Rate: 1.76%

Median bill: $2,875

North Slope Borough

Rate: 0.95%

Median bill: $2,082

Bristol Bay Borough

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $1,933

Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Rate: 1.10%

Median bill: $3,512

Kenai Peninsula Borough

Rate: 0.66%

Median bill: $1,974

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