Cavalier County, ND property tax

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20

The median effective property tax rate in Cavalier County is 1.25%, above the North Dakota median of 0.99% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,524 a year on a home worth $122,300.

Effective rate
1.25%
Median annual bill
$1,524
Median home value
$122,300
Rank in North Dakota
2of 51

Estimated annual bill by home value

Home valueEstimated billPer month
$200,000$2,500$208
$300,000$3,750$313
$400,000$5,000$417
$500,000$6,250$521
$750,000$9,375$781
$1,000,000$12,500$1,042
At the county median effective rate of 1.25%, before exemptions. Jurisdictions inside the county differ; use the estimator for a specific home value and exemption.

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Cavalier County compared with North Dakota and the US

AreaEffective rateMedian billMedian home value
Cavalier County1.25%$1,524$122,300
North Dakota median0.99%$2,392$241,100
United States median0.98%$2,969n/a

Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Cavalier County, ND?

The median effective property tax rate in Cavalier County is 1.25% of home value, above the North Dakota median of 0.99% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,524 a year on a median home value of $122,300 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).

How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Cavalier County?

About $5,000 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.25%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.

How does Cavalier County compare with the rest of North Dakota?

Cavalier County ranks 2 of 51 North Dakota counties by effective rate. The North Dakota median is 0.99% and the median bill is $2,392.