North Dakota property tax calculator
Homeowners in North Dakota pay a median of $2,468 each year, which works out to 0.99% of the median home value, $249,900.
Treat this figure as an estimate, not an actual bill. Your value is set by your county assessor, or by an appraisal district in some states, and the rates come from your local taxing units. Check with your county office before you pay the bill or file a protest.
North Dakota property tax rate and what a typical bill looks like
North Dakota's rate sits above the US figure of 0.94%. County rates across the state run from 0.23% in Slope County to 1.34% in Cavalier County. For owner-occupied homes, the numbers are medians taken from the Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates covering 2020 to 2024.
Yearly property tax bills at typical home values in North Dakota
| Home value | State median rate, 0.99% | Slope County, 0.23% | Cavalier County, 1.34% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,980 | $460 | $2,680 |
| $300,000 | $2,970 | $690 | $4,020 |
| $400,000 | $3,960 | $920 | $5,360 |
| $500,000 | $4,950 | $1,150 | $6,700 |
Multiply the home value by the effective rate. Across North Dakota, Slope County has the lowest county rate and Cavalier County the highest; the calculator works from the rate in your own county.
Property tax rates for North Dakota counties
- under 0.66%
- 0.66% to 0.89%
- 0.89% to 1.00%
- 1.00% to 1.08%
- 1.08% and up
The highest rates in North Dakota
| County | Effective rate | Median yearly tax |
|---|---|---|
| Cavalier County | 1.34% | $1,686 |
| Cass County | 1.20% | $3,564 |
| Foster County | 1.19% | $1,991 |
| Grand Forks County | 1.15% | $2,900 |
| Richland County | 1.13% | $2,066 |
The lowest rates in North Dakota
| County | Effective rate | Median yearly tax |
|---|---|---|
| Slope County | 0.23% | $387 |
| Billings County | 0.37% | $1,211 |
| McKenzie County | 0.43% | $1,491 |
| Sioux County | 0.49% | $420 |
| Mountrail County | 0.52% | $1,209 |
All 53 counties in North Dakota, from A to Z
| County | Effective rate | Median yearly tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 1.00% | $1,130 | $113,200 |
| Barnes County | 1.03% | $1,796 | $173,700 |
| Benson County | 0.91% | $817 | $90,000 |
| Billings County | 0.37% | $1,211 | $331,000 |
| Bottineau County | 0.72% | $1,393 | $193,200 |
| Bowman County | 0.73% | $1,199 | $164,900 |
| Burke County | 0.54% | $846 | $158,100 |
| Burleigh County | 0.88% | $2,863 | $324,000 |
| Cass County | 1.20% | $3,564 | $298,000 |
| Cavalier County | 1.34% | $1,686 | $125,800 |
| Dickey County | 0.92% | $1,488 | $162,400 |
| Divide County | 0.60% | $1,006 | $167,600 |
| Dunn County | 0.60% | $1,665 | $275,000 |
| Eddy County | 1.00% | $1,237 | $124,000 |
| Emmons County | 0.91% | $1,063 | $117,200 |
| Foster County | 1.19% | $1,991 | $167,500 |
| Golden Valley County | 0.89% | $1,104 | $123,900 |
| Grand Forks County | 1.15% | $2,900 | $252,700 |
| Grant County | 0.91% | $845 | $93,200 |
| Griggs County | 0.91% | $1,084 | $119,300 |
| Hettinger County | 1.11% | $1,308 | $117,300 |
| Kidder County | 0.58% | $903 | $156,600 |
| LaMoure County | 1.01% | $1,187 | $117,200 |
| Logan County | 1.00% | $1,018 | $102,000 |
| McHenry County | 0.66% | $994 | $151,000 |
| McIntosh County | 1.08% | $913 | $84,200 |
| McKenzie County | 0.43% | $1,491 | $349,600 |
| McLean County | 0.76% | $1,724 | $227,100 |
| Mercer County | 1.10% | $2,184 | $198,500 |
| Morton County | 1.02% | $2,686 | $263,900 |
| Mountrail County | 0.52% | $1,209 | $232,700 |
| Nelson County | 0.75% | $1,044 | $139,700 |
| Oliver County | 0.62% | $1,343 | $215,700 |
| Pembina County | 1.01% | $1,205 | $119,200 |
| Pierce County | 1.09% | $1,604 | $147,300 |
| Ramsey County | 0.99% | $1,976 | $199,300 |
| Ransom County | 1.01% | $1,959 | $193,000 |
| Renville County | 0.68% | $1,128 | $166,000 |
| Richland County | 1.13% | $2,066 | $183,600 |
| Rolette County | 0.94% | $977 | $103,800 |
| Sargent County | 1.12% | $1,828 | $163,200 |
| Sheridan County | 0.70% | $774 | $110,300 |
| Sioux County | 0.49% | $420 | $85,400 |
| Slope County | 0.23% | $387 | $170,000 |
| Stark County | 0.89% | $2,411 | $271,700 |
| Steele County | 1.01% | $1,322 | $130,700 |
| Stutsman County | 1.10% | $2,289 | $208,400 |
| Towner County | 0.88% | $1,182 | $134,800 |
| Traill County | 1.03% | $2,075 | $200,700 |
| Walsh County | 1.07% | $1,421 | $132,700 |
| Ward County | 1.07% | $2,859 | $267,100 |
| Wells County | 0.98% | $1,119 | $114,500 |
| Williams County | 0.68% | $1,939 | $284,800 |
For owner-occupied homes, median real estate taxes paid come from table B25103 and median value from table B25077, Census American Community Survey 2020 to 2024. Divide the median tax by the median value to work out the effective rate. Download all counties as a CSV file.
Homestead exemption in North Dakota
Homestead Property Tax Credit. It applies to homeowners who are 65 or older, or who are permanently and totally disabled, and who have income up to $70,000. A 100% cut in taxable value (max $9,000) applies at income of $0 to $40,000, and a 50% cut (max $4,500) applies at income of $40,001 through $70,000.
How to apply: Fill out the Homestead Credit Application for Senior Citizens & Disabled Persons (2026 or 2027 form). Give it to your local assessor, or to the county director of tax equalization. Applicants with a disability turn in proof of disability as well.
Filing deadline: April 1, in the assessment year for which you request the credit.
Information from: tax.nd.gov
How to appeal your property tax assessment in North Dakota
APPEAL BYThe County board meets during the first 10 days of June
Annual meetings for township and city boards of equalization take place in April; the county board meets during the first 10 days of June. Get the date and time from the county auditor. The local board meeting comes at least 15 days after a written assessment notice is delivered.
The first hearing starts at the local level: a township or city board of equalization, then the county equalization board.
Information from: tax.nd.gov
Due dates for North Dakota property taxes
January 1 is when real estate tax becomes due and payable. Pay the first installment (with special assessments) without penalty by March 1, and pay the second by October 15. Paying the full amount by February 15 earns a 5% discount.
Information from: tax.nd.gov
Relief available to older homeowners in North Dakota
A homeowner who is age 65 or older, lives in the home, and has income of $70,000 or less qualifies to receive the Homestead Property Tax Credit. Homeowners face no asset limit.
The source is tax.nd.gov
Exemption for disabled veterans in North Dakota
A Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit exists in North Dakota. Counties send certification to the Tax Commissioner by March 1; the application itself is due to the local assessor on April 1.
The source is tax.nd.gov
Help for homeowners with a disability
The same Homestead Property Tax Credit is available at any age to homeowners with a permanent and total disability. They must meet the same requirements seniors meet and provide either a physician's certificate or a disability determination from an agency.
The source is tax.nd.gov
How your home is valued in North Dakota
The assessment date for real property in North Dakota is February 1 each year.
The source is tax.nd.gov
Other North Dakota property tax rules worth knowing
- For the Primary Residence Credit, homeowners can also file through the State Tax Commissioner. Through ND TAP, submissions open January 1, and the final submission day is April 1.
- If you are a Homestead Property Tax Credit recipient and sell the homestead, the credit may move to the new homestead. All benefits end at the close of the taxable year in which the applicant dies.
- For the Homestead Property Tax Credit, only one spouse of a married couple living together may apply. Only the spouse who applies has to meet one of two conditions: be 65 or older, or be permanently and totally disabled.
- Applications for property tax abatement are due November 1. The listed deadline covers the 2024 property tax, which was payable in 2025.
Sources for these rules: tax.nd.gov; tax.nd.gov.
Comparing North Dakota with other states
Look up the property tax rates by state table to see where North Dakota ranks, check who can claim a homestead exemption in another state, or find the appeal deadline for each state.