99689 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 99689 (Yakutat, Alaska) pay a median of $1,410/year in property taxes on homes valued at $185,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.76%, which is 10% below the Alaska state average of 0.84%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 99689 is approximately $118, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Yakutat City and Borough. This is $945 less than the Alaska average of $2,355/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alaska, 99689 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 99574 (0.75%) and 99832 (0.75%).

In Yakutat, property taxes represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $80,625, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alaska has no statewide property tax cap; Yakutat City and Borough assesses property locally and may reassess to market value at the time of sale. Contact the Yakutat City and Borough Assessor within 30 days of purchase to verify your assessed value and apply for any applicable senior, disabled, or veteran exemptions. Request your official assessment notice and exemption confirmation in writing for your records and to ensure accurate annual billing.