10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Alaska
If you are comparing property taxes across Alaska, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Bethel Census Area, comes in at -552791.60% — 552792.73% lower than the Alaska average (1.14%). The statewide effective rate is 1.14%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethel Census Area | -552791.60% | $-666,666,666 | $120,600 |
| 2 | Aleutians East Borough | -462000.46% | $-666,666,666 | $144,300 |
| 3 | Lake and Peninsula Borough | -401364.64% | $-666,666,666 | $166,100 |
| 4 | Denali Borough | -254452.93% | $-666,666,666 | $262,000 |
| 5 | Copper River Census Area | 0.08% | $199 | $246,700 |
| 6 | Northwest Arctic Borough | 0.12% | $199 | $162,500 |
| 7 | Kusilvak Census Area | 0.27% | $199 | $72,700 |
| 8 | Skagway Municipality | 0.34% | $1,472 | $430,000 |
| 9 | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | 0.42% | $1,159 | $278,300 |
| 10 | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 0.47% | $1,043 | $221,800 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the lowest rates in Alaska often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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