Homeowners in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska paid a median $2,619 a year in property tax on a median home worth $393,300, an effective rate of about 0.67% (Census 2020–2024).
1.11%Alaska statewide · US 0.94%
How Ketchikan Gateway Borough compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.67% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $999 | $83 |
| $250,000 | $1,665 | $139 |
| $350,000 | $2,331 | $194 |
| $500,000 | $3,330 | $277 |
Cities and towns in Ketchikan Gateway Borough
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan | $2,546 | $352,400 | 0.72% |
Buying a home in Ketchikan Gateway Borough? 2026 loan limits
Related
- Alaska property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Yakutat City and Borough, AK0.67% effective
- Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK0.63% effective
- Aleutians West Census Area, AK0.71% effective
- Petersburg Borough, AK0.60% effective
- Wrangell City and Borough, AK0.56% effective
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska?
Homeowners in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska paid a median $2,619 a year in property tax on a median home worth $393,300, an effective rate of about 0.67% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
About $1,998 a year ($166 a month) at the 0.67% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Ketchikan Gateway Borough property tax high?
It ranks #15 lowest of 30 Alaska counties. The state median effective rate is 1.11% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
Bills are issued and collected by the Ketchikan Gateway Borough treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.