Skagway Municipality Property Tax Rate

Alaska

0.38%effective rate

Skagway Municipality, Alaska has an effective property tax rate of 0.38%, which is 59% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $435,400, homeowners pay approximately $1,634 per year in property taxes. Skagway Municipality ranks #23 out of 28 counties in Alaska for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,634

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$435,400

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.01%

Median income: $81,136

State Rank📍

#23

of 28 counties in AK

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,827

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,430

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Skagway Municipality pay on average $397 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Skagway Municipality Compares

Skagway Municipality
0.38%
Alaska Average
1.11%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Alaska

Dillingham Census Area
1.72%
Nome Census Area
1.55%
Anchorage Municipality
1.26%
Fairbanks North Star Borough
1.19%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
1.19%
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
1.13%
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
1.06%
North Slope Borough
1.06%

Alaska Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Skagway Municipality homeowners

General Homestead

Up to $150,000 of assessed value

Primary residence owners who are Alaska residents

Senior/Disabled

Up to $150,000 of assessed value (may vary by municipality)

Homeowners age 65+ or disabled; must meet income requirements

Disabled Veteran

Up to $150,000 of assessed value; first $50,000 for 50%+ disability

Veterans with 50% or greater service-connected disability

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Skagway Municipality

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,140

$95/month · Rate: 0.38%

Quick Facts

Population1,244
Owner-Occupied47.9%
National Rank#2971 of 3,135
Median Income$81,136

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 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.