Alaska Real Estate Transfer Tax (2026)
Alaska has no real estate transfer tax — you pay nothing to the state (or any county or city) to transfer a home, beyond nominal recording fees. No state or local real estate transfer tax — only flat recording fees.
Verified July 2026 from official sources. How we verify fees.
The transfer tax in Alaska
- Rate: None
- Who customarily pays: —
- Local county/city add-on: No
Good to know
No state or local real estate transfer tax — only flat recording fees. You'll still pay standard deed-recording fees (usually a small flat charge), but no percentage-based tax on the sale price. Compare every state on our transfer tax by state ranking.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the real estate transfer tax in Alaska?
Alaska has no real estate transfer tax. You pay only nominal deed-recording fees when a home is sold.
Who pays the transfer tax in Alaska?
No one — Alaska doesn't charge a transfer tax.
Does Alaska have local (city or county) transfer taxes?
No — Alaska has no meaningful local transfer tax; the state figure is the whole story.