Property taxNorth DakotaCensus ACS 2020–2024
North Dakota property tax rates by county
Homeowners in North Dakota pay a median $2,468 a year in property tax, 0.99% of the median home value.The median home is worth $249,900. North Dakota ranks 21st of 51 (50 states and DC, 1 = highest rate); its rate is 5% higher than the US rate (0.94%). Across its 53 counties the rate runs from 0.23% in Slope County to 1.34% in Cavalier County.
Compared with other states
North Dakota's property tax rate is 5% higher than the US rate
Effective property tax rate (median tax ÷ median home value). Grey ticks: the other 50 states and DC.
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Estimate your property tax in North Dakota
Pick a county, or keep the state rate. Home value × the effective rate.
$206 a month at 0.99%, the effective rate for North Dakota.
| At the US rate (0.94%) | $2,343 |
An estimate from Census averages, not your bill. Your tax depends on your assessed value, local levies and any exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) you claim.
Property tax rates across North Dakota's counties
Cavalier County has North Dakota's highest rate, 1.34%; Slope County the lowest, 0.23%
Effective rate of each of 53 counties, highest to lowest; dashed line: North Dakota as a whole
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Highest rates
| Cavalier County | 1.34% |
| Cass County | 1.20% |
| Foster County | 1.19% |
| Grand Forks County | 1.15% |
| Richland County | 1.13% |
Lowest rates
| Slope County | 0.23% |
| Billings County | 0.37% |
| McKenzie County | 0.43% |
| Sioux County | 0.49% |
| Mountrail County | 0.52% |
Every county in North Dakota
Select a column heading to sort.
| County | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Owner homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier County | 1.34% | $1,686 | $125,800 | 1,269 |
| Cass County | 1.20% | $3,564 | $298,000 | 43,623 |
| Foster County | 1.19% | $1,991 | $167,500 | 1,220 |
| Grand Forks County | 1.15% | $2,900 | $252,700 | 16,205 |
| Richland County | 1.13% | $2,066 | $183,600 | 4,665 |
| Sargent County | 1.12% | $1,828 | $163,200 | 1,269 |
| Hettinger County | 1.12% | $1,308 | $117,300 | 868 |
| Mercer County | 1.10% | $2,184 | $198,500 | 2,913 |
| Stutsman County | 1.10% | $2,289 | $208,400 | 5,951 |
| Pierce County | 1.09% | $1,604 | $147,300 | 1,512 |
| McIntosh County | 1.08% | $913 | $84,200 | 947 |
| Walsh County | 1.07% | $1,421 | $132,700 | 3,346 |
| Ward County | 1.07% | $2,859 | $267,100 | 17,365 |
| Barnes County | 1.03% | $1,796 | $173,700 | 3,474 |
| Traill County | 1.03% | $2,075 | $200,700 | 2,478 |
| Morton County | 1.02% | $2,686 | $263,900 | 10,341 |
| Ransom County | 1.02% | $1,959 | $193,000 | 1,745 |
| LaMoure County | 1.01% | $1,187 | $117,200 | 1,458 |
| Steele County | 1.01% | $1,322 | $130,700 | 627 |
| Pembina County | 1.01% | $1,205 | $119,200 | 2,217 |
| Adams County | 1.00% | $1,130 | $113,200 | 740 |
| Logan County | 1.00% | $1,018 | $102,000 | 645 |
| Eddy County | 1.00% | $1,237 | $124,000 | 845 |
| Ramsey County | 0.99% | $1,976 | $199,300 | 2,950 |
| Wells County | 0.98% | $1,119 | $114,500 | 1,377 |
| Rolette County | 0.94% | $977 | $103,800 | 2,368 |
| Dickey County | 0.92% | $1,488 | $162,400 | 1,564 |
| Griggs County | 0.91% | $1,084 | $119,300 | 760 |
| Benson County | 0.91% | $817 | $90,000 | 1,480 |
| Emmons County | 0.91% | $1,063 | $117,200 | 1,219 |
| Grant County | 0.91% | $845 | $93,200 | 883 |
| Golden Valley County | 0.89% | $1,104 | $123,900 | 556 |
| Stark County | 0.89% | $2,411 | $271,700 | 9,041 |
| Burleigh County | 0.88% | $2,863 | $324,000 | 29,366 |
| Towner County | 0.88% | $1,182 | $134,800 | 779 |
| McLean County | 0.76% | $1,724 | $227,100 | 3,684 |
| Nelson County | 0.75% | $1,044 | $139,700 | 1,005 |
| Bowman County | 0.73% | $1,199 | $164,900 | 1,075 |
| Bottineau County | 0.72% | $1,393 | $193,200 | 2,117 |
| Sheridan County | 0.70% | $774 | $110,300 | 567 |
| Williams County | 0.68% | $1,939 | $284,800 | 8,029 |
| Renville County | 0.68% | $1,128 | $166,000 | 763 |
| McHenry County | 0.66% | $994 | $151,000 | 1,826 |
| Oliver County | 0.62% | $1,343 | $215,700 | 690 |
| Dunn County | 0.61% | $1,665 | $275,000 | 1,168 |
| Divide County | 0.60% | $1,006 | $167,600 | 785 |
| Kidder County | 0.58% | $903 | $156,600 | 890 |
| Burke County | 0.54% | $846 | $158,100 | 679 |
| Mountrail County | 0.52% | $1,209 | $232,700 | 2,401 |
| Sioux County | 0.49% | $420 | $85,400 | 518 |
| McKenzie County | 0.43% | $1,491 | $349,600 | 3,202 |
| Billings County | 0.37% | $1,211 | $331,000 | 317 |
| Slope County | 0.23% | $387 | $170,000 | 302 |
What homeowners pay
36% of North Dakota homeowners pay $3,000 or more a year (US 49%)
Owner-occupied homes by yearly real estate taxes paid
| Yearly property tax paid | Share of homeowners |
|---|---|
| No real estate taxes paid | 6% |
| Less than $800 | 13% |
| $800 to $1,499 | 14% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 10% |
| $2,000 to $2,999 | 21% |
| $3,000 or more | 36% |
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25102.
Median tax with a mortgage: $2,761; without: $2,069.
Five years earlier
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median property tax paid | $1,906 | $2,468 | +29% |
| Median home value | $193,900 | $249,900 | +29% |
| Effective rate | 0.98% | 0.99% | +0.00 pts |
Nearby states
| State | Effective rate |
|---|---|
| Illinois median $5,298 | 2.01% |
| Iowa median $2,897 | 1.39% |
| South Dakota median $2,724 | 1.06% |
| Minnesota median $3,357 | 1.02% |
| North Dakota median $2,468 | 0.99% |
| Montana median $2,693 | 0.72% |
| Idaho median $2,038 | 0.49% |
Where to check your own bill
Property tax in North Dakota is assessed and billed locally. State rules, exemptions and relief programs: North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner, property tax.
Questions and answers
- What is the property tax rate in North Dakota?
- The effective rate is 0.99%: a median $2,468 a year on a median home value of $249,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024). It ranks 21st of the 50 states and DC.
- How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in North Dakota?
- About $2,963 a year at the state's effective rate; it varies by county, from $683 in Slope County to $4,021 in Cavalier County.
- Which county in North Dakota has the highest property tax?
- By effective rate, Cavalier County (1.34%). By median bill, Cass County ($3,564). The lowest rate is in Slope County (0.23%).
- Does this include all property taxes?
- It is the real estate tax that owner-occupants report paying on their home. Business property, renters' indirect costs and personal property taxes on cars are not included.
Related
- Property taxes by stateranking
- Property tax calculatorany US county
- Where do my state taxes go in North Dakota?state budget
- North Dakota income tax calculatortake-home pay
- Federal money in North DakotaUSAspending
Sources and notes
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (released December 2025), tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid by mortgage status), B25077 (median value), B25102 (mortgage status by real estate taxes paid), B25090 and B25082 (aggregate taxes paid and aggregate value) and B25003 (tenure). Owner-occupied homes. Public domain.
- Five years earlier: ACS 2015–2019 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Dollars are nominal.
- Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value. Taxes are what homeowners report paying for the year; values are what they say the home would sell for. Where the Census Bureau caps the median tax at “$10,000+”, the rate is total taxes paid ÷ total home value instead. ± figures are the Census 90% margins of error.
- Page built 2026-10-10.