Estimate your Alaska property tax based on the state's 0.98% average effective rate. Enter your home value for an instant, free calculation.
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Alaska has no statewide property tax, but local municipalities levy property taxes. The effective rate of 0.98% reflects borough and city-level taxes. Notably, Alaska also has no state income or sales tax, making overall tax burden relatively low.
Property taxes in Alaska are set entirely at the local level — borough and city governments determine rates independently. Anchorage has the highest effective rate at around 1.22%, while many rural boroughs have no property tax at all.
| Home Value | Estimated Annual Tax | Monthly (Escrow) |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,450 | $204/mo |
| $317,900 (median) | $3,115 | $259/mo |
| $600,000 | $5,880 | $490/mo |
Alaska offers a Senior Citizens and Disabled Veterans exemption exempting the first $150,000 of assessed value from borough property taxes. The state also provides a $20,000 exemption for owner-occupied primary residences in participating municipalities.
Due dates vary by municipality. Anchorage property taxes are due June 30 for the first half and August 31 for the second half.
Many rural Alaska communities have no property tax at all, relying on state revenue sharing and natural resource royalties instead.
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