What is the property tax rate in Anchorage, AK?

Anchorage has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.29%. On a median home valued at $375,900, homeowners pay approximately $4,865 per year in property taxes.

How does Anchorage compare to Anchorage Municipality?

Anchorage's effective rate of 1.29% is 2% higher than the Anchorage Municipality average of 1.26%. The county-wide median annual tax is $4,982, while Anchorage homeowners pay an estimated $4,865.

How much are property taxes in Anchorage on a $300,000 home?

Based on Anchorage's effective rate of 1.29%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $3,870 per year, or about $323 per month.

Anchorage Property Tax Rate

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska

1.29%effective rate

Anchorage is located in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. Homeowners in Anchorage pay a median of $4,865 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $375,900, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.29%. This is 2% higher than the Anchorage Municipality average of 1.26%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.29%

vs 1.26% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$4,865

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$375,900

2024 estimate

Population📍

289,069

Anchorage, AK

How Anchorage Compares

Anchorage

1.29%

Anchorage Municipality Average

1.26%

Alaska Average

1.11%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Anchorage

Property taxes in Anchorage are collected by Anchorage Municipality. Tax exemptions available to Anchorage Municipality residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Anchorage. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Anchorage Municipality property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$3,870

$323/month · Rate: 1.29%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.