North Slope Borough property tax
Homeowners in North Slope Borough, Alaska typically pay about 1.06% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,305 on a median home value of $218,300.
Typical effective rate
1.06%
higher than 32% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,305
per year
Median home value
$218,300
In AK
#8
of 28 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.06% — 13% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 4% lower than the Alaska median of 1.11%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,413 for mortgaged homes, $2,203 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 8th highest effective rate of 28 ranked Alaska counties; nationally it sits around the 68th percentile.
Estimate a bill for North Slope Borough
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.06%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in North Slope Borough, AK?
The typical effective property-tax rate in North Slope Borough is 1.06% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,305) divided by the median home value ($218,300) 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 North Slope Borough?
The median owner-occupied home in North Slope Borough is valued at $218,300, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,305 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,413, versus $2,203 for homes without one.
How does North Slope Borough compare to the rest of Alaska?
North Slope Borough's effective rate is 4% lower than the Alaska median, ranking 8th of 28 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Alaska counties
Counties ranked closest to North Slope Borough by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Alaska counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 1.19% | $3,350 |
| 6 | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 1.13% | $1,109 |
| 7 | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 1.06% | $3,685 |
| 9 | Chugach Census Area | 0.98% | $3,379 |
| 10 | Juneau City and Borough | 0.95% | $4,251 |
| 11 | Kodiak Island Borough | 0.87% | $3,569 |
Official data & resources for North Slope Borough
- North Slope Borough Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for North Slope Borough — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for North Slope 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.