Property taxes in Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska
Property taxes in Wrangell City and Borough are modeled at about 0.93% of the taxable assessed benchmark on this page ($350,000), or roughly $3,255 per year before exemptions and non–ad valorem charges—your notice may use a different taxable value.
Wrangell City and — 2024 modeled reference using 9.3 mills on a $350,000 taxable assessed benchmark (full/true value basis typical for Alaska municipal assessment, before optional exemptions).
Wrangell’s unified borough administers both city streets and surrounding forestry roads—compare exemptions for subsistence cabins.
Reference
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
- 0.93%
- Modeled annual tax
- $3,255
- Benchmark value
- $350,000
- Published millage
- 9.3000 mills
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 2,064
Modeled annual tax ÷ benchmark (treated as taxable assessed value).
Includes ad valorem from published mills where applicable; non–ad valorem lines may add to your notice.
Modeled as taxable assessed value for millage math.
2024 · Unified government millage compiled from Alaska Taxable municipal schedule—Wrangell uses island ferry links to Petersburg and Ketchikan.
U.S. Census Bureau county-equivalent population estimates (POPESTIMATE2024). Citation in references.
Compare
Compare Wrangell City and 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 Wrangell City and Borough, the modeled effective rate here is 0.93% 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)
Unified government millage compiled from Alaska Taxable municipal schedule—Wrangell uses island ferry links to Petersburg and Ketchikan. — Alaska municipal mill levy / Alaska Taxable context. Combined ad valorem mills: 9.3000 mills. On taxable value: tax ≈ value × (mills ÷ 1000). Implied percent of taxable value from mills alone ≈ 0.93% (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)
$3,255
Wrangell City and — 2024 modeled reference using 9.3 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.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Combined millage (model) | 9.3 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.
- Other creditReference
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
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
$3,255
Implied effective rate at this value: 0.93% (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 Wrangell City and Borough?
Rate Gazetteer models here start from published millage where available (about 9.30 total mills in 2024). Ad valorem tax is generally taxable assessed value × (mills ÷ 1000), plus any non–ad valorem lines on your notice. Wrangell City and — 2024 modeled reference using 9.3 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 Wrangell City and 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 Wrangell City and 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 × (9.3 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. Unified government millage compiled from Alaska Taxable municipal schedule—Wrangell uses island ferry links to Petersburg and Ketchikan.
Related official pages
- Alaska Department of Commerce — Alaska Taxable 2024 (Office of the State Assessor)
- Alaska Department of Commerce — Municipal property tax program overview
- Alaska Legislature — Alaska Statutes Title 29 (municipal government; Chapter 29.45 property taxation)
- U.S. Census Bureau — County population estimates, 2024 (CO-EST2024-ALLDATA, Alaska)
Reference population (context): 2,064