Property Tax in North Dakota by County
Homeowners in North Dakota pay a median of $2,392 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $241,100, according to the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023. The table below covers all 53 counties in the state for which the Census Bureau publishes figures. That state median is about 19% lower than the US median of $2,969.
The extremes inside North Dakota are far apart: Cass County, ND records the state's highest median bill at $3,449, while Sioux County, ND records the lowest at $410. Home values explain much of that distance, with local district rates explaining the rest.
Looking across the state, 1 of 53 counties with published data have a median tax bill above the US median of $2,969. The middle county figure in North Dakota — the median of the county medians — is $1,251, and county medians range from $410 in Sioux County to $3,449 in Cass County, a spread that shows how local the tax burden is even within one state.
For orientation: the county with the most residents is Cass County (189,286 people), and the county covering the most land is McKenzie County (2,760 square miles). Their own tax and value medians are in the table below.
The state's population centres are Cass County (189,286 residents; median tax $3,449 on a median value of $284,700), Burleigh County (98,986; $2,764 on $314,700) and Grand Forks County (72,764; $2,754 on $244,200).
North Dakota counties: median property tax
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County, ND | $3,449 | $284,700 | 1.21% | 189,286 |
| Ward County, ND | $2,785 | $259,100 | 1.07% | 69,232 |
| Burleigh County, ND | $2,764 | $314,700 | 0.88% | 98,986 |
| Grand Forks County, ND | $2,754 | $244,200 | 1.13% | 72,764 |
| Morton County, ND | $2,562 | $249,600 | 1.03% | 33,479 |
| Stark County, ND | $2,398 | $260,400 | 0.92% | 33,116 |
| Stutsman County, ND | $2,193 | $200,300 | 1.09% | 21,525 |
| Mercer County, ND | $2,101 | $196,200 | 1.07% | 8,341 |
| Foster County, ND | $2,092 | $162,800 | 1.28% | 3,372 |
| Traill County, ND | $2,018 | $193,200 | 1.04% | 7,980 |
| Richland County, ND | $2,015 | $177,600 | 1.14% | 16,550 |
| Williams County, ND | $1,913 | $267,800 | 0.71% | 39,368 |
| Ramsey County, ND | $1,847 | $197,400 | 0.94% | 11,563 |
| Barnes County, ND | $1,842 | $168,100 | 1.10% | 10,794 |
| Ransom County, ND | $1,838 | $174,800 | 1.05% | 5,662 |
| McLean County, ND | $1,748 | $233,100 | 0.75% | 9,807 |
| Sargent County, ND | $1,708 | $149,600 | 1.14% | 3,822 |
| Dickey County, ND | $1,538 | $167,100 | 0.92% | 4,959 |
| Cavalier County, ND | $1,524 | $122,300 | 1.25% | 3,663 |
| Pierce County, ND | $1,477 | $143,400 | 1.03% | 3,961 |
| Dunn County, ND | $1,473 | $244,000 | 0.60% | 4,043 |
| McKenzie County, ND | $1,473 | $357,300 | 0.41% | 14,280 |
| Walsh County, ND | $1,389 | $125,700 | 1.10% | 10,488 |
| Oliver County, ND | $1,363 | $217,000 | 0.63% | 1,821 |
| Bottineau County, ND | $1,335 | $190,900 | 0.70% | 6,390 |
| Bowman County, ND | $1,330 | $176,400 | 0.75% | 2,935 |
| Hettinger County, ND | $1,251 | $110,900 | 1.13% | 2,453 |
| Billings County, ND | $1,189 | $322,500 | 0.37% | 948 |
| Mountrail County, ND | $1,172 | $222,200 | 0.53% | 9,567 |
| Pembina County, ND | $1,165 | $116,600 | 1.00% | 6,787 |
| Griggs County, ND | $1,162 | $128,200 | 0.91% | 2,340 |
| Steele County, ND | $1,146 | $120,400 | 0.95% | 1,731 |
| LaMoure County, ND | $1,142 | $118,000 | 0.97% | 4,107 |
| Golden Valley County, ND | $1,109 | $119,200 | 0.93% | 1,679 |
| Renville County, ND | $1,107 | $163,400 | 0.68% | 2,277 |
| Wells County, ND | $1,107 | $106,400 | 1.04% | 3,942 |
| Adams County, ND | $1,106 | $108,300 | 1.02% | 2,179 |
| Towner County, ND | $1,078 | $122,800 | 0.88% | 2,113 |
| Divide County, ND | $1,034 | $173,100 | 0.60% | 2,174 |
| Eddy County, ND | $1,027 | $115,500 | 0.89% | 2,319 |
| Emmons County, ND | $1,011 | $112,400 | 0.90% | 3,269 |
| Burke County, ND | $968 | $141,900 | 0.68% | 2,163 |
| Logan County, ND | $949 | $101,800 | 0.93% | 1,848 |
| McHenry County, ND | $949 | $143,200 | 0.66% | 5,264 |
| Nelson County, ND | $919 | $114,500 | 0.80% | 3,015 |
| Kidder County, ND | $910 | $138,500 | 0.66% | 2,374 |
| Rolette County, ND | $907 | $93,000 | 0.97% | 12,065 |
| McIntosh County, ND | $867 | $80,300 | 1.08% | 2,512 |
| Grant County, ND | $841 | $85,800 | 0.98% | 2,276 |
| Sheridan County, ND | $753 | $107,700 | 0.70% | 1,327 |
| Benson County, ND | $724 | $83,100 | 0.87% | 5,861 |
| Slope County, ND | $460 | $121,300 | 0.38% | 795 |
| Sioux County, ND | $410 | $87,400 | 0.47% | 3,789 |
*Derived rate = median taxes paid ÷ median home value — an estimate from two survey medians, not an official rate. Counties in bold detail pages are linked; all figures: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023.
How assessment and appeals work in North Dakota
Property tax in North Dakota is administered locally. As in almost every state, the process starts with an assessment: a local assessor (in most places a county official) estimates the market value of your property. That value, minus any exemptions you qualify for — homestead exemptions are the most common — is multiplied by the combined rates of the local taxing districts where the property sits: typically the county, a municipality, a school district, and sometimes special districts such as fire or water districts.
If your assessment notice shows a value that looks too high, you can usually appeal. Start by asking the assessor's office for your property record card and checking it for simple errors — wrong square footage, an extra bathroom, a missed exemption. If the value still looks wrong, gather evidence: recent sales of similar homes nearby, or an independent appraisal. Appeals go to the local review board named on your notice, and the deadline on that notice controls — appeal windows are typically short.
One caution applies everywhere in North Dakota: the median figures on this page describe the typical owner-occupied household across the whole state. Your own bill depends on your assessed value, your exemptions, and your exact combination of local districts, so use these numbers as a benchmark and confirm specifics with your county assessor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in North Dakota?
The median real estate tax paid in North Dakota is $2,392 per year, on a median home value of $241,100 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
Which North Dakota county has the highest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Cass County has the highest median real estate taxes paid at $3,449 per year.
Which North Dakota county has the lowest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Sioux County has the lowest median real estate taxes paid at $410 per year.
How do I appeal a property tax assessment in North Dakota?
Assessments in North Dakota are handled locally, usually by the county assessor or an equivalent local office. If you believe your assessed value is too high, request your property record card, check it for errors, and file an appeal with the local board named on your assessment notice before the deadline printed on that notice — appeal windows are short, often 30 to 90 days.