North Dakota Property Tax Rate
53 Counties
North Dakota has an effective property tax rate of 0.99%, ranking it #21 among all 50 states. The median homeowner in North Dakota pays $2,468 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $249,900. This rate is 8% higher than the national average of 0.92%.
0.99%
#21 of 50 states
$2,468
Per year
$249,900
2024 estimate
53
Population: 784,841
Property Tax Rates by County in North Dakota
| Rank ▲ | County | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cavalier County | 1.34% |
| #2 | Cass County | 1.20% |
| #3 | Foster County | 1.19% |
| #4 | Grand Forks County | 1.15% |
| #5 | Richland County | 1.13% |
| #6 | Hettinger County | 1.12% |
| #7 | Sargent County | 1.12% |
| #8 | Mercer County | 1.10% |
| #9 | Stutsman County | 1.10% |
| #10 | Pierce County | 1.09% |
| #11 | McIntosh County | 1.08% |
| #12 | Walsh County | 1.07% |
| #13 | Ward County | 1.07% |
| #14 | Barnes County | 1.03% |
| #15 | Traill County | 1.03% |
| #16 | Morton County | 1.02% |
| #17 | Ransom County | 1.02% |
| #18 | LaMoure County | 1.01% |
| #19 | Pembina County | 1.01% |
| #20 | Steele County | 1.01% |
How North Dakota Compares
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Estimated Annual Property Tax
$2,970
$248/month · Rate: 0.99%
Home Value
$300,000
Taxable Value
$300,000
Effective Rate
0.99%
North Dakota Property Tax Exemptions
Homestead Credit
Varies based on income; up to 100% of taxes
Homeowners age 65+ or disabled with income under $42,000
Disabled Veteran
Credit based on disability percentage; up to full exemption for 100% disabled
Veterans with service-connected disability
Not sure which exemption applies to you? See our full homestead exemption guide for all 50 states, including amounts and application deadlines.
When Are Property Taxes Due in North Dakota?
North Dakota real property tax becomes due January 1 and may be paid in two installments statewide: the first half by March 1 and the second half by October 15. Paying the full year's tax by February 15 earns a 5% discount.
First half
March 1
Delinquent March 1
Second half
October 15
Delinquent October 15
If you pay late: A penalty applies if the first installment is unpaid after March 1 and if the second installment is unpaid after October 15; penalties escalate over the year (3% increments) up to a maximum, per N.D.C.C. ch. 57-20.
See how North Dakota compares in our full guide to property tax due dates for all 50 states.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (the latest available). Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.