2026 rates for 4 counties
The median effective property tax rate in Alaska is 1.65% of a home's value, so a $300,000 home pays about $4,935 a year — above the national median of 1.07%. Most homeowners pay between 1.52% and 1.70%, from 0.47% in Skagway County to 1.70% in Anchorage County. Use the calculator below or browse by county to find your exact rate.
Alaska doesn't have a statewide property tax. Rates are set entirely at the borough level, and they vary a lot. Some remote boroughs have no property tax at all. Municipalities with oil industry activity tend to have lower residential rates because they pull revenue from commercial properties instead.
Calculate your estimated property tax in Alaska
Annual Property Tax
$2,468
Monthly Property Tax
$206
* This is an estimate based on the median tax rate. Actual taxes may vary based on local assessments and exemptions.
Property tax rates in Alaska
1.518%
25% of properties pay this rate or less
1.645%
50% of properties pay this rate or less
1.703%
25% of properties pay more than this rate
These percentiles show the range of property tax rates. 25% of properties pay less than the low rate, 50% pay less than the median, and 75% pay less than the high rate.
The difference between the 25th and 75th percentiles is 0.185%, indicating the variation in property tax rates within this area. Use the median (50th percentile) for the most typical estimate.
State averages sourced from Tax Foundation 2024 data. National median: 1.07%.
Based on the median rate of 1.645%. Actual taxes depend on assessed value and local exemptions.
| Home Value | Annual Tax | Monthly Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,468 | $206/mo |
| $250,000 | $4,113 | $343/mo |
| $350,000 | $5,758 | $480/mo |
| $500,000 | $8,225 | $685/mo |
| $750,000 | $12,338 | $1,028/mo |
| $1,000,000 | $16,450 | $1,371/mo |
The median effective property tax rate in Alaska is 1.65% of a home's value. On a $300,000 home that is about $4,935 a year, or $411 a month if it is paid through mortgage escrow. Your actual bill depends on your county and city rates and on any exemptions, such as a homestead exemption, that lower your taxable value.
Payment Schedule
Varies
Due Date(s)
Varies by municipality
Alaska has no statewide property tax; each borough sets its own schedule.
Always verify exact deadlines with your local county assessor or tax collector, as dates can vary by municipality.
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