Property taxes in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska

Property taxes in Ketchikan Gateway Borough are modeled at about 0.82% of the taxable assessed benchmark on this page ($350,000), or roughly $2,870 per year before exemptions and non–ad valorem charges—your notice may use a different taxable value.

Ketchikan Gateway — 2024 modeled reference using 8.2 mills on a $350,000 taxable assessed benchmark (full/true value basis typical for Alaska municipal assessment, before optional exemptions).

The southern gateway borough splits services between borough roads and the City of Ketchikan’s urban taxes—review both line items when comparing to unincorporated Gravina or rural areas.

Last verified2026-04-18

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Rates at a glance

Effective rate, modeled tax, and benchmark for this place. Published millage appears when a borough or city cites a consolidated schedule.

Effective rate
0.82%

Modeled annual tax ÷ benchmark (treated as taxable assessed value).

Modeled annual tax
$2,870

Includes ad valorem from published mills where applicable; non–ad valorem lines may add to your notice.

Benchmark value
$350,000

Modeled as taxable assessed value for millage math.

Published millage
8.2000 mills

2024 · Combined borough-wide and city context summarized from Alaska Taxable; Ketchikan’s home-rule city adds additional mills inside city limits.

Population (2024 estimate)
13,677

U.S. Census Bureau county-equivalent population estimates (POPESTIMATE2024). Citation in references.

Compare

Compare Ketchikan Gateway Borough to nearby boroughs & census areas

These places share a Census-defined boundary (including some water boundaries) and are ranked by centroid proximity among jurisdictions we publish. Links stay in Alaska.

How this compares nationally

For Ketchikan Gateway Borough, the modeled effective rate here is 0.82% of this page’s benchmark. That modeled effective rate is below the broad national band many surveys use for orientation (often roughly 1–1.3% of home value, varying by source and methodology)—local bills still depend on your parcel.

Orientation band (~1–1.3%): many U.S. surveys summarize owner-occupied property taxes in that range as a share of value—definitions differ. See Tax Foundation — Property taxes as a percentage of owner-occupied housing value (state / local, illustrative national context).

Official millage schedule (2024)

Combined borough-wide and city context summarized from Alaska Taxable; Ketchikan’s home-rule city adds additional mills inside city limits. — Alaska municipal mill levy / Alaska Taxable context. Combined ad valorem mills: 8.2000 mills. On taxable value: tax ≈ value × (mills ÷ 1000). Implied percent of taxable value from mills alone ≈ 0.82% (mills ÷ 10).

Special service areas, port districts, and cruise-bed taxes may appear separately from general property millage. AS 29.45.090 caps general unrestricted municipal property tax at 30 mills (3% of assessed value) unless an exception applies.

Estimate

Modeled property tax

Annual tax (modeled)

$2,870

Ketchikan Gateway — 2024 modeled reference using 8.2 mills on a $350,000 taxable assessed benchmark (full/true value basis typical for Alaska municipal assessment, before optional exemptions).

Breakdown

Levy components

Major portions of the published rate stack (schools, county, specials) as labeled on the cited source—not parcel-specific.

ComponentDetail
Combined millage (model)8.2 mills — 2024 per Alaska Department of Commerce — Alaska Taxable 2024.

Assessment & taxable value

Alaska municipalities that levy property tax generally use **full and true value** (market-oriented) standards under AS 29.45.110, adjusted for mandatory and optional exemptions. Oil-and-gas property follows separate state assessment rules (AS 43.56).

Exemptions & credits

  • HomesteadEstimator

    Optional residential exemptions (municipal ordinances)

    AS 29.45.050 allows municipalities to exempt part of a home’s value (often called a homestead exemption) and other property classes by ordinance—dollar amounts vary by place and require assembly approval.

  • SeniorReference

    Senior / disabled veteran exemptions

    Alaska Taxable Table 9 series documents senior and disabled-veteran property tax relief programs by municipality—eligibility and caps are local.

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    Assessment appeals (Board of Equalization)

    You may appeal assessed value (not the mill rate itself) on grounds of unequal, excessive, or improper valuation under municipal processes.

Exemption menus are local ordinances adopted under AS 29.45.030–050. File deadlines and forms come from your borough or city assessor.

Tools

Estimate for your home

Move the slider to scale this page’s published model to a different home value. Illustrative only.

Your value

$0—$1,850,000
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Exemption illustrations

Rough toggles where we publish modeled impacts. Eligibility, caps, and dollar amounts on your real notice can differ—use these only to explore scale.

Add-ons (combine)

Illustrative annual tax

$2,870

Implied effective rate at this value: 0.82% (after value scaling).

The headline figures use the benchmark as taxable assessed value (as on a TRIM or assessment notice). The slider keeps the same ratio as that published model—your taxable value on the roll is what governs the bill.

Not a tax bill, legal estimate, or appeal tool. Exemptions, caps, specials, and assessment rules can change your actual amount; confirm with your assessor or collector.

FAQ

Common questions

Short answers tied to this county’s model—always confirm dates and eligibility on official notices.

How are property taxes calculated in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?

Rate Gazetteer models here start from published millage where available (about 8.20 total mills in 2024). Ad valorem tax is generally taxable assessed value × (mills ÷ 1000), plus any non–ad valorem lines on your notice. Ketchikan Gateway — 2024 modeled reference using 8.2 mills on a $350,000 taxable assessed benchmark (full/true value basis typical for Alaska municipal assessment, before optional exemptions).

When are property taxes due in Alaska?

Alaska has no statewide property tax; cities and boroughs set their own calendars. Many municipalities use a July 1–June 30 fiscal year with installments—often with key dates near December 31 and June 30—but your bill or assessor is authoritative.

How can I lower my property tax bill in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?

Start with your assessment notice from the borough, city, or unified municipality: file for optional exemptions adopted under AS 29.45, and use the Board of Equalization process if you believe assessed value is wrong. Deadlines are local.

What property tax exemptions apply in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?

Exemption menus are local ordinances adopted under AS 29.45.030–050. File deadlines and forms come from your borough or city assessor.

Why can my Alaska property tax differ from the mills shown here?

Alaska parcels often sit in tax authority groups with road, fire, EMS, hospital, and city layers that stack on top of borough or municipal mills. The figure on this page is a disclosed model from cited sources—your annual notice is authoritative.

Sources

Verification

Primary reference

Alaska Department of Commerce — Alaska Taxable 2024
Last verified
2026-04-18
Evidence type
Estimated

Built from secondary sources, summaries, or mixed references—not a single primary document.

Modeled annual tax = 350,000 USD taxable assessed benchmark × (8.2 mills ÷ 1000). Alaska municipalities generally assess property at full and true value subject to exemptions (AS 29.45). Service-area, city, and special district layers often add mills beyond the figure above—read your notice. Combined borough-wide and city context summarized from Alaska Taxable; Ketchikan’s home-rule city adds additional mills inside city limits.

Related official pages

Reference population (context): 13,677