99581 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 99581 (Emmonak, Alaska) pay a median of $199/year in property taxes on homes valued at $116,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.17%, which is 80% below the Alaska state average of 0.84%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 99581 is approximately $17, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kusilvak Census Area. This is $2,156 less than the Alaska average of $2,355/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alaska, 99581 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 99736 (0.19%) and 99627 (0.19%).

In Emmonak, property taxes represent approximately 0.4% of the median household income of $55,417, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alaska has no statewide property tax cap; Kusilvak Census Area assessors set values locally with limited reassessment given the small population base. Contact the Kusilvak Census Area Assessor after closing to confirm your assessed value and apply for any available senior or veteran exemptions under local ordinance. File your exemption claim promptly and request written confirmation of your final taxable value to ensure accurate billing.