99752 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 99752 (Kotzebue, Alaska) pay a median of $199/year in property taxes on homes valued at $264,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.08%, which is 91% below the Alaska state average of 0.84%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 99752 is approximately $17, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Northwest Arctic Borough. This is $2,156 less than the Alaska average of $2,355/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alaska, 99752 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 99573 (0.08%) and 99826 (0.07%).

In Kotzebue, property taxes represent approximately 0.2% of the median household income of $106,328, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alaska has no statewide property tax cap; Northwest Arctic Borough sets assessments locally with minimal reassessment activity due to very low population density. Contact the Northwest Arctic Borough Assessor after closing to confirm your assessed value and inquire about any available exemptions for seniors or veterans. Request documentation of your final assessment in writing and note any local appeal deadline to challenge the valuation if necessary.