Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alaska. Population: 18,351.
The median annual property tax in Kenai Peninsula Borough is $1,974, which is 10% lower than the Alaska state average and 3% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.66% on a median home value of $297,500. Property taxes represent 2.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,974
-10% vs State
+3% vs US
Median Home Value
$297,500
+5% vs State
+41% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.66%
-14% vs State
-31% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,211
$184/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,602
$134/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,974 +6.5% | 0.66% |
| 2022 | $1,853 +5.3% | 0.66% |
| 2021 | $1,759 +3.0% | 0.71% |
| 2020 | $1,708 +3.2% | 0.70% |
| 2019 | $1,655 | 0.68% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$77,722
per year
Monthly Tax
$165
per month
Other Counties in Alaska
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Tax: $757/yr Rate: 0.86%
Petersburg Borough
Tax: $2,066/yr Rate: 0.69%
Skagway Municipality
Tax: $1,472/yr Rate: 0.34%
Bristol Bay Borough
Tax: $1,933/yr Rate: 0.72%
Kusilvak Census Area
Tax: $199/yr Rate: 0.27%
Nome Census Area
Tax: $3,110/yr Rate: 1.55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska? ▼
The median annual property tax in Kenai Peninsula Borough is $1,974 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.66% on a median home value of $297,500.
How does Kenai Peninsula Borough property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Kenai Peninsula Borough are 3% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.66% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Kenai Peninsula Borough? ▼
In Kenai Peninsula Borough, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,211 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,602. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Kenai Peninsula Borough? ▼
Property taxes in Kenai Peninsula Borough represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $77,722. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.