99611 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 99611 (Kenai, Alaska) pay a median of $1,759/year in property taxes on homes valued at $279,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.63%, which is 25% below the Alaska state average of 0.84%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 99611 is approximately $147, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kenai Peninsula Borough. This is $596 less than the Alaska average of $2,355/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alaska, 99611 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 99929 (0.62%) and 99556 (0.62%).

In Kenai, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $69,816, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alaska has no statewide property tax cap; the Kenai Peninsula Borough assesses property locally and may reassess to market value upon purchase. Contact the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assessor immediately after closing to register your property and apply for any applicable senior, veteran, or homestead exemptions under borough code. File your exemption application within 30 days and request a written confirmation to avoid overpayment of taxes.