--- title: These 20 Places Have the Lowest Property Taxes in the Country description: In some parts of the U.S., the typical homeowner pays over $10,000 per year in property taxes. Here, the median tax bill is under $300. authors: - name: Pete Grieve role: Lead News Reporter url: https://money.com/author/pete-grieve/ bio: Pete Grieve is a personal finance reporter. 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Not all brands are included. [Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/). ![A house illustration on the map of the United States](https://img.money.com/2024/08/News-Lowest-Property-Taxes.jpg) In some parts of the United States, the typical homeowner pays over $10,000 per year in property taxes — but there are just as many places where the median tax bill is under $300 annually. Property taxes are charged at the local and state level, but local property taxes tend to be higher as they fund schools, police departments and other agencies. Therefore, the places in the U.S. with the lowest median property tax bills tend to be counties with a combination of low local tax rates *and* lower home values. Lower property taxes levied by a state government can also help minimize a resident's property tax bill, but there are some counties that rank in the top 20 for lowest property taxes despite being in states with above-average state-level taxes. For example, residents of several counties in Alaska pay less than $200 in property taxes per year even though the state had the 16th highest effective property tax rate (1.07%) in 2022, according to a [new report](https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/property-taxes-by-state-county-2024/) from the Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan tax policy nonprofit. Nationwide, the average household's property taxes in 2022 were $1,815. According to a separate report, [property taxes increased](https://money.com/property-taxes-too-high-lower-bill/) roughly 26% from 2019 to 2023, largely due to rising home values. ## The right Tax Relief firm makes all the difference, especially if you owe over $10,000 in taxes ### Get the tailored experience that you expect from the tax litigation professionals in your area. Click on your state to get started! [Get Started](https://money.com/pr/l05dbb2f6ee9?ap_referrer=%2Flowest-property-taxes-by-county-2024%2F) ## Some homeowners pay little in property taxes Ultra-low property taxes can offer a nice break for homeowners, but if a local government lacks funding it may struggle to perform all its functions at a high level. “While no taxpayers in high-tax jurisdictions will be celebrating their yearly payments, it’s worth noting that property taxes are largely rooted in the benefit principle of taxation: The people paying the property tax bills are most often the ones benefiting from the services,” the Tax Foundation wrote in its report. For instance, homeowners in an area with higher property taxes might tolerate the expense if it results in well-funded public schools. On the other hand, government waste or municipal debt can also drive up property taxes, which is something homeowners may want to consider when they're choosing [where to live](https://money.com/best-places-to-live/). ## U.S. counties with the lowest property taxes The counties that rank among the lowest for property taxes come from just five states: Alabama, Alaska, Louisiana, North Dakota and West Virginia. Many of the counties are rural, and many of them have lower home values and lower median household incomes than other places do. All have median property tax bills under $300. Here are the 20 counties with the lowest property taxes, according to the Tax Foundation: - Copper River Census Area, Alaska - Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska - Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska - Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana - East Carroll Parish, Louisiana - West Carroll Parish, Louisiana - Madison Parish, Louisiana - Choctaw County, Alabama - Bienville Parish, Louisiana - Allen Parish, Louisiana - Lamar County, Alabama - Tensas Parish, Louisiana - Catahoula Parish, Louisiana - Perry County, Alabama - Wilcox County, Alabama - Sioux County, North Dakota - McDowell County, West Virginia - Sumter County, Alabama - Coosa County, Alabama - East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana ## Say goodbye to tax headaches! ### Anthem's specialists are here to navigate the complexities and secure your relief. Click below to get started today. 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