Sitka City and Borough property tax
Homeowners in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska typically pay about 0.46% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,080 on a median home value of $450,300.
Typical effective rate
0.46%
higher than 88% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,080
per year
Median home value
$450,300
In AK
#21
of 28 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.46% — 51% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 58% lower than the Alaska median of 1.11%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,259 for mortgaged homes, $1,757 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 21st highest effective rate of 28 ranked Alaska counties; nationally it sits around the 12th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Sitka City and Borough
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.46%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Sitka City and Borough, AK?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Sitka City and Borough is 0.46% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,080) divided by the median home value ($450,300) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Sitka City and Borough?
The median owner-occupied home in Sitka City and Borough is valued at $450,300, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,080 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,259, versus $1,757 for homes without one.
How does Sitka City and Borough compare to the rest of Alaska?
Sitka City and Borough's effective rate is 58% lower than the Alaska median, ranking 21st of 28 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Alaska counties
Counties ranked closest to Sitka City and Borough by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Alaska counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Petersburg Borough | 0.60% | $1,896 |
| 19 | Wrangell City and Borough | 0.56% | $1,673 |
| 20 | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 0.51% | $1,139 |
| 22 | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | 0.43% | $1,136 |
| 23 | Skagway Municipality | 0.38% | $1,634 |
| 24 | Kusilvak Census Area | 0.24% | $199 |
Official data & resources for Sitka City and Borough
- Sitka City and Borough Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Sitka City and Borough — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Sitka City and Borough — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.