North Dakota property tax rates by county
North Dakota · #21 of 52 · 53 counties
Median annual property tax $2,468 · median home value $249,900
Above the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. First installment due Feb 28, Second installment due Oct 14. Payment dates ↓
Same house, different county
Apply each county's benchmark rate to a $249,900 home, the North Dakota median: about $2,989 a year in Cass County (1.20%) versus $1,701 in Williams County (0.68%) — $1,288 a year apart for the same house. Counties with at least 20,000 people.
Where most North Dakota residents live
| County | Rate | Median tax | Of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County#2 of 53 | 1.20% | $3,564 | 4.7% |
| Burleigh County#34 of 53 | 0.88% | $2,863 | 3.3% |
| Grand Forks County#4 of 53 | 1.15% | $2,900 | 4.3% |
| Ward County#13 of 53 | 1.07% | $2,859 | 3.7% |
| Williams County#41 of 53 | 0.68% | $1,939 | 2.3% |
Of income = median annual property tax ÷ median household income (all households, owners and renters), ACS 2020–2024 5-year. A real bill depends on the assessed value and exemptions, not only the rate.
Counties, highest rate first
- Cavalier CountyMedian home value $125,800
- Cass CountyMedian home value $298,000
- Foster CountyMedian home value $167,500
- Grand Forks CountyMedian home value $252,700
- Richland CountyMedian home value $183,600
- Sargent CountyMedian home value $163,200
- Hettinger CountyMedian home value $117,300
- Mercer CountyMedian home value $198,500
- Stutsman CountyMedian home value $208,400
- Pierce CountyMedian home value $147,300
- McIntosh CountyMedian home value $84,200
- Walsh CountyMedian home value $132,700
- Ward CountyMedian home value $267,100
- Barnes CountyMedian home value $173,700
- Traill CountyMedian home value $200,700
- Morton CountyMedian home value $263,900
- Ransom CountyMedian home value $193,000
- LaMoure CountyMedian home value $117,200
- Steele CountyMedian home value $130,700
- Pembina CountyMedian home value $119,200
- Adams CountyMedian home value $113,200
- Logan CountyMedian home value $102,000
- Eddy CountyMedian home value $124,000
- Ramsey CountyMedian home value $199,300
- Wells CountyMedian home value $114,500
- Rolette CountyMedian home value $103,800
- Dickey CountyMedian home value $162,400
- Griggs CountyMedian home value $119,300
- Benson CountyMedian home value $90,000
- Emmons CountyMedian home value $117,200
- Grant CountyMedian home value $93,200
- Golden Valley CountyMedian home value $123,900
- Stark CountyMedian home value $271,700
- Burleigh CountyMedian home value $324,000
- Towner CountyMedian home value $134,800
- McLean CountyMedian home value $227,100
- Nelson CountyMedian home value $139,700
- Bowman CountyMedian home value $164,900
- Bottineau CountyMedian home value $193,200
- Sheridan CountyMedian home value $110,300
- Williams CountyMedian home value $284,800
- Renville CountyMedian home value $166,000
- McHenry CountyMedian home value $151,000
- Oliver CountyMedian home value $215,700
- Dunn CountyMedian home value $275,000
- Divide CountyMedian home value $167,600
- Kidder CountyMedian home value $156,600
- Burke CountyMedian home value $158,100
- Mountrail CountyMedian home value $232,700
- Sioux CountyMedian home value $85,400
- McKenzie CountyMedian home value $349,600
- Billings CountyMedian home value $331,000
- Slope CountyMedian home value $170,000
When it's due in North Dakota
All states| First installment | Due Feb 28 Late from Mar 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill. |
|---|---|
| Second installment | Due Oct 14 Late from Oct 15 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill. |
| Late penalty | 1st installment: 1% penalty March 1, 2% May 1, 3% July 1, 4% Oct 15; 2nd installment: 4% Oct 15; plus 12% per annum interest starting Jan 1 (N.D.C.C. § 57-20-01) |
| Early-payment discount | 5% discount on consolidated tax if paid in full on or before February 15 (N.D.C.C. § 57-20-07) |
| Appeal window | attend local township/city equalization meeting in April, or county commissioners by second Tuesday in June (N.D.C.C. § 57-09-04) |
Due January 1. First installment delinquent March 1, second installment delinquent October 15. 5% discount if paid in full by February 15. Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar 2026, bills mailed December. Source: N.D.C.C. § 57-20-01, § 57-20-07, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.
Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.