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Prince of Wales Property Tax

Access 2026 property tax rates, payment portals, and assessment tools for Prince of Wales. Taxes are administered by Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area.

Local Rate

N/A

County Avg

0.51%

State Avg

0.01%

City vs. County Jurisdiction

While you live in Prince of Wales, property taxes are officially administered by Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. The county handles your assessment, billing, appeals, and exemptions.

Prince of Wales Tax Calculator

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Est. Annual Bill

Rate: % (Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area)

How Property Taxes Work in Prince of Wales

Property taxes for Prince of Wales residents are calculated on the ad valorem principle — your bill is proportional to the fair market value determined by the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Appraisal District.

Assessment Role

The county assessor determines the value of all real estate in Prince of Wales every tax year.

Collection Role

Taxes are collected by the county tax office and distributed to city, school, and special-district funds.

Prince of Wales Tax Components

Your annual bill is a combined total of levies from multiple local government entities:

County General Fund Variable Levy
City of Prince of Wales Variable Levy
Local Independent School District (ISD) Variable Levy
Emergency Services District Variable Levy

Lowering Your Prince of Wales Property Tax Bill

Claim Exemptions

Most homeowners qualify for a Homestead Exemption that significantly reduces the taxable value of your primary residence. Seniors and veterans may qualify for additional relief.

Protest Your Value

If the county assessment exceeds fair market value you can file an appeal with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Over 50% of appeals result in a reduction.

2026 Important Deadlines

Assessment Notices

April – May

Protest Deadline

May 15th*

Payment Due

January 31st

*Protest deadlines are generally May 15th or 30 days after your notice was mailed, whichever is later.

Prince of Wales Property Tax FAQs

For 2026, property tax rates in Prince of Wales vary by parcel. Refer to the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area average rate of 0.50554815801154% as a baseline estimate.

Residents of Prince of Wales pay property taxes to the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Tax Assessor — not a city office. Use the county's official payment portal.

Yes. File a Notice of Protest with the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Appraisal District within 30 days of receiving your valuation notice. See the county appeal guide for step-by-step instructions.

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Official

Property tax for Prince of Wales is handled at the county level.

💡 Tax Tip

Check for Homestead or Senior exemptions on the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area portal. These can reduce your taxable value by $25,000–$100,000+.