Property Tax Rates in North Dakota
North Dakota has a median annual property tax of $2,392 on a median home value of $241,100, resulting in an effective property tax rate of 0.99%. Below you will find a full breakdown of property taxes in every county in North Dakota.
North Dakota’s effective property tax rate of 0.99% is above the national average of 0.91%. Within the state, 20 counties have rates above the state median while 33 counties fall below it.
County Property Tax Rates in North Dakota
| County | Median Tax | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Housing Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | $3,449 | 1.21% | $284,700 | 81,668 |
| Burleigh County | $2,764 | 0.88% | $314,700 | 40,361 |
| Grand Forks County | $2,754 | 1.13% | $244,200 | 31,045 |
| Ward County | $2,785 | 1.07% | $259,100 | 28,290 |
| Williams County | $1,913 | 0.71% | $267,800 | 15,308 |
| Morton County | $2,562 | 1.03% | $249,600 | 13,529 |
| Stark County | $2,398 | 0.92% | $260,400 | 13,217 |
| Stutsman County | $2,193 | 1.09% | $200,300 | 9,295 |
| Richland County | $2,015 | 1.13% | $177,600 | 6,764 |
| McKenzie County | $1,473 | 0.41% | $357,300 | 5,910 |
| Ramsey County | $1,847 | 0.94% | $197,400 | 5,185 |
| Barnes County | $1,842 | 1.10% | $168,100 | 4,852 |
| Walsh County | $1,389 | 1.11% | $125,700 | 4,450 |
| McLean County | $1,748 | 0.75% | $233,100 | 4,261 |
| Mountrail County | $1,172 | 0.53% | $222,200 | 3,839 |
| Rolette County | $907 | 0.98% | $93,000 | 3,686 |
| Mercer County | $2,101 | 1.07% | $196,200 | 3,594 |
| Traill County | $2,018 | 1.04% | $193,200 | 3,316 |
| Pembina County | $1,165 | 1.00% | $116,600 | 2,959 |
| Bottineau County | $1,335 | 0.70% | $190,900 | 2,695 |
| Ransom County | $1,838 | 1.05% | $174,800 | 2,305 |
| McHenry County | $949 | 0.66% | $143,200 | 2,265 |
| Dickey County | $1,538 | 0.92% | $167,100 | 1,953 |
| Benson County | $724 | 0.87% | $83,100 | 1,922 |
| Pierce County | $1,477 | 1.03% | $143,400 | 1,840 |
| Wells County | $1,107 | 1.04% | $106,400 | 1,808 |
| Sargent County | $1,708 | 1.14% | $149,600 | 1,734 |
| LaMoure County | $1,142 | 0.97% | $118,000 | 1,712 |
| Cavalier County | $1,524 | 1.25% | $122,300 | 1,539 |
| Emmons County | $1,011 | 0.90% | $112,400 | 1,516 |
| Foster County | $2,092 | 1.29% | $162,800 | 1,515 |
| Dunn County | $1,473 | 0.60% | $244,000 | 1,513 |
| Nelson County | $919 | 0.80% | $114,500 | 1,295 |
| Bowman County | $1,330 | 0.75% | $176,400 | 1,237 |
| McIntosh County | $867 | 1.08% | $80,300 | 1,191 |
| Eddy County | $1,027 | 0.89% | $115,500 | 1,142 |
| Kidder County | $910 | 0.66% | $138,500 | 1,129 |
| Hettinger County | $1,251 | 1.13% | $110,900 | 1,107 |
| Grant County | $841 | 0.98% | $85,800 | 1,072 |
| Sioux County | $410 | 0.47% | $87,400 | 1,067 |
| Adams County | $1,106 | 1.02% | $108,300 | 1,019 |
| Towner County | $1,078 | 0.88% | $122,800 | 958 |
| Griggs County | $1,162 | 0.91% | $128,200 | 946 |
| Divide County | $1,034 | 0.60% | $173,100 | 935 |
| Burke County | $968 | 0.68% | $141,900 | 931 |
| Renville County | $1,107 | 0.68% | $163,400 | 922 |
| Logan County | $949 | 0.93% | $101,800 | 773 |
| Steele County | $1,146 | 0.95% | $120,400 | 731 |
| Oliver County | $1,363 | 0.63% | $217,000 | 727 |
| Sheridan County | $753 | 0.70% | $107,700 | 676 |
| Golden Valley County | $1,109 | 0.93% | $119,200 | 663 |
| Billings County | $1,189 | 0.37% | $322,500 | 372 |
| Slope County | $460 | 0.38% | $121,300 | 340 |
About Property Taxes in North Dakota
Property taxes in North Dakota are levied at the county level and are a primary funding source for local government services including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The effective tax rate varies significantly between counties depending on local budgets, assessed values, and any applicable exemptions or caps.
Homeowners in North Dakota should be aware that the median tax figures shown above reflect actual taxes paid, which may differ from the statutory rate due to homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, assessment ratios, and other adjustments. Click on any county name to see detailed tax information and use our property tax calculator.