What you actually pay when property changes hands in Alaska.
Verified September 21, 2026 · statute and revenue department cross-checked
Alaska does not charge a real estate transfer tax.
Alaska has no state or local real estate transfer tax. State law specifically bars boroughs and cities from taxing a real property transfer.
You will still pay the recorder’s flat filing fee.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Sources
Statute: AS 29.45.650(l), AS 29.45.700(h)
Alaska Statutes AS 29.45.650 “A borough may not levy or collect a sales or use tax on the transfer of real property. This subsection applies to home rule and general law municipalities.”
Last verified: September 21, 2026.
Advertisement
Estimates only. Your closing agent or the county recorder issues the final figure, and exemptions can change what you owe. This page does not collect or store anything you enter.