North Dakota property tax calculator
Estimate your North Dakota property tax by county. The statewide average effective rate is 0.92%, #21 of 51 among states and DC. Pick your county below for a closer number.
Pick your state and county and enter your home value. Your estimate shows up here.
An estimate, not a tax bill. Effective rates are county medians of taxes paid divided by home value (Tax Foundation 2025, ACS 2020-2024). Your bill depends on your exemptions, school district and local levies.
North Dakota property tax rates by county
Effective rate = median property tax paid divided by median home value, owner-occupied homes. Counties with a link have a Grove Hopper appeal guide with the deadline and forms.
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 0.64% | $1,130 | $113,200 |
| Barnes County | 0.86% | $1,796 | $173,700 |
| Benson County | 0.56% | $817 | $90,000 |
| Billings County | 0.47% | $1,211 | $331,000 |
| Bottineau County | 0.59% | $1,393 | $193,200 |
| Bowman County | 0.61% | $1,199 | $164,900 |
| Burke County | 0.44% | $846 | $158,100 |
| Burleigh County | 0.85% | $2,863 | $324,000 |
| Cass County | 1.11% | $3,564 | $298,000 |
| Cavalier County | 1.07% | $1,686 | $125,800 |
| Dickey County | 0.90% | $1,488 | $162,400 |
| Divide County | 0.75% | $1,006 | $167,600 |
| Dunn County | 0.43% | $1,665 | $275,000 |
| Eddy County | 0.67% | $1,237 | $124,000 |
| Emmons County | 0.72% | $1,063 | $117,200 |
| Foster County | 0.72% | $1,991 | $167,500 |
| Golden Valley County | 0.64% | $1,104 | $123,900 |
| Grand Forks County | 1.10% | $2,900 | $252,700 |
| Grant County | 0.60% | $845 | $93,200 |
| Griggs County | 0.44% | $1,084 | $119,300 |
| Hettinger County | 0.79% | $1,308 | $117,300 |
| Kidder County | 0.57% | $903 | $156,600 |
| LaMoure County | 0.71% | $1,187 | $117,200 |
| Logan County | 0.78% | $1,018 | $102,000 |
| McHenry County | 0.71% | $994 | $151,000 |
| McIntosh County | 0.87% | $913 | $84,200 |
| McKenzie County | 0.43% | $1,491 | $349,600 |
| McLean County | 0.71% | $1,724 | $227,100 |
| Mercer County | 0.86% | $2,184 | $198,500 |
| Morton County | 1.00% | $2,686 | $263,900 |
| Mountrail County | 0.41% | $1,209 | $232,700 |
| Nelson County | 0.61% | $1,044 | $139,700 |
| Oliver County | 0.50% | $1,343 | $215,700 |
| Pembina County | 0.82% | $1,205 | $119,200 |
| Pierce County | 0.95% | $1,604 | $147,300 |
| Ramsey County | 0.89% | $1,976 | $199,300 |
| Ransom County | 0.91% | $1,959 | $193,000 |
| Renville County | 0.66% | $1,128 | $166,000 |
| Richland County | 1.01% | $2,066 | $183,600 |
| Rolette County | 0.33% | $977 | $103,800 |
| Sargent County | 1.10% | $1,828 | $163,200 |
| Sheridan County | 0.57% | $774 | $110,300 |
| Sioux County | 0.26% | $420 | $85,400 |
| Slope County | 0.40% | $387 | $170,000 |
| Stark County | 0.82% | $2,411 | $271,700 |
| Steele County | 0.86% | $1,322 | $130,700 |
| Stutsman County | 1.02% | $2,289 | $208,400 |
| Towner County | 0.71% | $1,182 | $134,800 |
| Traill County | 0.91% | $2,075 | $200,700 |
| Walsh County | 0.92% | $1,421 | $132,700 |
| Ward County | 1.04% | $2,859 | $267,100 |
| Wells County | 0.85% | $1,119 | $114,500 |
| Williams County | 0.68% | $1,939 | $284,800 |
North Dakota property tax FAQs
What is the average property tax rate in North Dakota?
North Dakota's average effective property tax rate is 0.92% of home value, which ranks #21 of 51 among the states and DC (#1 is highest). Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in North Dakota?
At the North Dakota average of 0.92%, about $3,680 a year. By county it ranges from about $1,040 in Sioux County (0.26%) to about $4,440 in Cass County (1.11%).
Which North Dakota county has the highest property tax rate?
Cass County has the highest average effective rate in the dataset at 1.11%. Sioux County has the lowest at 0.26%. Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How can I lower my North Dakota property tax bill?
The main lever is your assessed value. If it is higher than what similar nearby homes sell for, you can appeal it, and also check whether you qualify for exemptions. Appeals are filed by the homeowner with the county or local board, and deadlines vary by county.
Appealing in North Dakota? See the North Dakota county appeal guides →
Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value), taxfoundation.org. Estimates are not tax bills. Grove Hopper is a research tool with reminders and document preparation, not attorneys, accountants or a tax firm.