Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK Property Tax Calculator
Fairbanks North Star Borough homeowners pay a median $3,550 a year in property tax, 1.19% of a median $298,200 home: above Alaska's 1.10% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Fairbanks North Star Borough by home value, at 1.19%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,380 | $198 |
| $300,000 | $3,570 | $298 |
| $400,000 | $4,760 | $397 |
| $500,000 | $5,950 | $496 |
| $750,000 | $8,925 | $744 |
| $1,000,000 | $11,900 | $992 |
Fairbanks North Star Borough against Alaska and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 1.19% | $3,550 | $298,200 | $88,267 |
| Alaska | 1.10% | $3,901 | $352,900 | $92,788 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Fairbanks North Star Borough, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
The effective rate is 1.19%: a median $3,550 a year on a median $298,200 home. That's the 2nd highest of the 4 Alaska counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
About $4,760 a year, $397 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Fairbanks North Star Borough compare with the rest of Alaska?
Its rate is above the state's 1.10%. Across Alaska, covered counties range from 0.63% to 1.26%.
How do I lower my Fairbanks North Star Borough property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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