What is the property tax rate in North Dakota?

North Dakota has an effective property tax rate of 0.99%, ranking it #22 out of 50 states. The median homeowner pays $2,392 per year.

How are property taxes calculated in North Dakota?

Property taxes in North Dakota are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of your property by the local tax rate (millage rate). The effective rate shown here (0.99%) represents the median taxes paid as a percentage of median home value across the state.

Which county in North Dakota has the lowest property taxes?

Among North Dakota's 53 counties, Williams County has one of the lowest effective property tax rates.

Does North Dakota have a homestead exemption?

Yes, North Dakota offers several property tax exemptions including: Homestead Credit, Disabled Veteran. See the exemptions section above for details.

North Dakota Property Tax Rate

2023 Data · 53 Counties

0.99%effective rate

North Dakota has an effective property tax rate of 0.99%, ranking it #22 among all 50 states. The median homeowner in North Dakota pays $2,392 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $241,100. This rate is 4% higher than the national average of 0.95%.

Effective Tax Rate📊

0.99%

#22 of 50 states

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,392

Per year

Median Home Value💰

$241,100

2023 estimate

Total Counties📍

Population: 779,361

Property Tax Rates by County in North Dakota

Rank ▲	County	Effective Rate	Median Tax	Median Value
#1	Foster County	1.29%	$2,092	$162,800
#2	Cavalier County	1.25%	$1,524	$122,300
#3	Cass County	1.21%	$3,449	$284,700
#4	Sargent County	1.14%	$1,708	$149,600
#5	Grand Forks County	1.13%	$2,754	$244,200
#6	Hettinger County	1.13%	$1,251	$110,900
#7	Richland County	1.13%	$2,015	$177,600
#8	Walsh County	1.11%	$1,389	$125,700
#9	Barnes County	1.10%	$1,842	$168,100
#10	Stutsman County	1.09%	$2,193	$200,300
#11	McIntosh County	1.08%	$867	$80,300
#12	Mercer County	1.07%	$2,101	$196,200
#13	Ward County	1.07%	$2,785	$259,100
#14	Ransom County	1.05%	$1,838	$174,800
#15	Traill County	1.04%	$2,018	$193,200
#16	Wells County	1.04%	$1,107	$106,400
#17	Morton County	1.03%	$2,562	$249,600
#18	Pierce County	1.03%	$1,477	$143,400
#19	Adams County	1.02%	$1,106	$108,300
#20	Pembina County	1.00%	$1,165	$116,600

How North Dakota Compares

North Dakota

0.99%

National Average

0.95%

Neighboring States

Calculate Your Property Tax in North Dakota

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State

County

Home Value

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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

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Homestead Credit

Varies based on income; up to 100% of taxes

Homeowners age 65+ or disabled with income under $42,000

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Disabled Veteran

Credit based on disability percentage; up to full exemption for 100% disabled

Veterans with service-connected disability

Nearby States

Minnesota

1.04%

Montana

0.75%

South Dakota

1.09%

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value.