Alaska · Property Tax & Closing Costs
Alaska property tax by county
Property tax rates, median home values, and closing cost estimates for all 28 counties in Alaska. The average effective rate across the state is 0.75%, ranking Alaska 23 of 51. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.
Average rate
0.75%
across 28 counties
National rank
#23
of 51, highest rate first
Median home value
$293,050
county median in state
Rate range
0.07%–1.72%
Copper River Census Area → Dillingham Census Area
Same home, different county
On a $293,050 home (the typical county median in Alaska), the annual property tax bill depends heavily on where you buy:
Difference
$4,847/yr
$404/mo · $48,470 over 10 years
Estimate: purchase price × each county's effective rate. Actual bills depend on assessed value, local levies, and exemptions.
Lowest property tax rates in Alaska
The five Alaska counties with the lowest effective property tax rates, useful for buyers comparing total cost of ownership across the state.
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Copper River Census Area | 0.07% |
| Northwest Arctic Borough | 0.10% |
| Bethel Census Area | 0.12% |
| Aleutians East Borough | 0.15% |
| Kusilvak Census Area | 0.24% |
Highest property tax rates in Alaska
The five Alaskacounties with the highest effective property tax rates. High rates often reflect strong school district funding or municipal services rather than weakness, but they materially change a buyer's monthly carrying cost.
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Dillingham Census Area | 1.72% |
| Nome Census Area | 1.54% |
| Anchorage Municipality | 1.26% |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 1.19% |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 1.19% |
Alaska real estate transfer tax
Alaska does not charge a state real estate transfer tax, so buyers and sellers avoid a cost that adds thousands of dollars at closing in many other states.
Official Alaska source → · Verified April 2026
Closing costs in Alaska
Across Alaska's 28 counties, buyer closing costs run $2,471 to $9,576 at each county's median home value with 20% down. Cash needed at closing, with closing costs and the down payment, runs $19,331 to $99,436. Pick your county for your own figures.
Alaska closing cost calculatorAlaska property tax exemptions
Ways buyers in Alaska may reduce their annual property tax. These programs apply statewide; verify county specifics with your local assessor.
Senior Citizen / Disabled Veteran Exemption
Mandatory exemption up to the first $150,000 of assessed value of the primary residence for seniors 65+ or disabled veterans with 50%+ service-connected disability. All municipalities must grant this.
View official source →Optional Municipal Residential Exemption
Municipalities may grant an additional residential exemption up to $50,000 off assessed value. Kenai Peninsula Borough increased its exemption to $75,000 in 2025; Anchorage and Fairbanks have their own programs.
View official source →Last verified April 2026. Exemption amounts and eligibility change frequently. Always confirm with your county assessor before claiming.
All 28 counties in Alaska
Effective property tax rate, median home value, and median annual taxes paid for every county in Alaska. Click a county to open its full property tax calculator and closing cost breakdown.
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, tables B25077 (median home value) and B25103 (median real estate taxes paid). Effective rate is computed as median taxes paid divided by median home value at the county level and represents the typical owner-occupied home. Actual bills vary by purchase price, exemptions, and special assessments.