North Dakota property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in North Dakota is 0.99%, above the national median of 0.98%, ranking 22 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $2,392 a year on a home worth $241,100. On a $300,000 home that is about $2,970 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 0.99%
- Median annual bill
- $2,392
- Median home value
- $241,100
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 22of 51
Property tax by county in North Dakota
All 51 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | 1.21% | $3,449 | $284,700 | 189,286 |
| Burleigh County | 0.88% | $2,764 | $314,700 | 98,986 |
| Grand Forks County | 1.13% | $2,754 | $244,200 | 72,764 |
| Ward County | 1.07% | $2,785 | $259,100 | 69,232 |
| Williams County | 0.71% | $1,913 | $267,800 | 39,368 |
| Morton County | 1.03% | $2,562 | $249,600 | 33,479 |
| Stark County | 0.92% | $2,398 | $260,400 | 33,116 |
| Stutsman County | 1.09% | $2,193 | $200,300 | 21,525 |
| Richland County | 1.13% | $2,015 | $177,600 | 16,550 |
| McKenzie County | 0.41% | $1,473 | $357,300 | 14,280 |
| Rolette County | 0.98% | $907 | $93,000 | 12,065 |
| Ramsey County | 0.94% | $1,847 | $197,400 | 11,563 |
| Barnes County | 1.10% | $1,842 | $168,100 | 10,794 |
| Walsh County | 1.11% | $1,389 | $125,700 | 10,488 |
| McLean County | 0.75% | $1,748 | $233,100 | 9,807 |
| Mountrail County | 0.53% | $1,172 | $222,200 | 9,567 |
| Mercer County | 1.07% | $2,101 | $196,200 | 8,341 |
| Traill County | 1.04% | $2,018 | $193,200 | 7,980 |
| Pembina County | 1.00% | $1,165 | $116,600 | 6,787 |
| Bottineau County | 0.70% | $1,335 | $190,900 | 6,390 |
| Benson County | 0.87% | $724 | $83,100 | 5,861 |
| Ransom County | 1.05% | $1,838 | $174,800 | 5,662 |
| McHenry County | 0.66% | $949 | $143,200 | 5,264 |
| Dickey County | 0.92% | $1,538 | $167,100 | 4,959 |
| LaMoure County | 0.97% | $1,142 | $118,000 | 4,107 |
| Dunn County | 0.60% | $1,473 | $244,000 | 4,043 |
| Pierce County | 1.03% | $1,477 | $143,400 | 3,961 |
| Wells County | 1.04% | $1,107 | $106,400 | 3,942 |
| Sargent County | 1.14% | $1,708 | $149,600 | 3,822 |
| Sioux County | 0.47% | $410 | $87,400 | 3,789 |
| Cavalier County | 1.25% | $1,524 | $122,300 | 3,663 |
| Foster County | 1.29% | $2,092 | $162,800 | 3,372 |
| Emmons County | 0.90% | $1,011 | $112,400 | 3,269 |
| Nelson County | 0.80% | $919 | $114,500 | 3,015 |
| Bowman County | 0.75% | $1,330 | $176,400 | 2,935 |
| McIntosh County | 1.08% | $867 | $80,300 | 2,512 |
| Hettinger County | 1.13% | $1,251 | $110,900 | 2,453 |
| Kidder County | 0.66% | $910 | $138,500 | 2,374 |
| Griggs County | 0.91% | $1,162 | $128,200 | 2,340 |
| Eddy County | 0.89% | $1,027 | $115,500 | 2,319 |
| Renville County | 0.68% | $1,107 | $163,400 | 2,277 |
| Grant County | 0.98% | $841 | $85,800 | 2,276 |
| Adams County | 1.02% | $1,106 | $108,300 | 2,179 |
| Divide County | 0.60% | $1,034 | $173,100 | 2,174 |
| Burke County | 0.68% | $968 | $141,900 | 2,163 |
| Towner County | 0.88% | $1,078 | $122,800 | 2,113 |
| Logan County | 0.93% | $949 | $101,800 | 1,848 |
| Oliver County | 0.63% | $1,363 | $217,000 | 1,821 |
| Steele County | 0.95% | $1,146 | $120,400 | 1,731 |
| Golden Valley County | 0.93% | $1,109 | $119,200 | 1,679 |
| Sheridan County | 0.70% | $753 | $107,700 | 1,327 |
North Dakota compared with the United States
The North Dakota median bill of $2,392 is below the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for North Dakota are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in North Dakota?
The median effective property tax rate in North Dakota is 0.99% of home value, above the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $2,970 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
Which North Dakota county has the highest property tax?
Foster County has the highest median effective rate in North Dakota at 1.29%. McKenzie County has the lowest at 0.41%. The largest county by population, Cass County, is at 1.21%.