In short
Homeowners in North Dakota paid a median $2,468 a year in property tax on a home with a median value of $249,900, 0.99% of the value (Census ACS 2020-2024), rank 21 of 51 including DC. Across its 53 counties, the ratio ranges from 0.23% in Slope County to 1.34% in Cavalier County; the highest median bill is in Cass County ($3,564).
Every county
| County | Tax ÷ value | Median tax, per year | Margin of error | Median home value | Owner-occupied homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier County | 1.34% | $1,686 | ±$129 | $125,800 | 1,269 |
| Cass County | 1.2% | $3,564 | ±$87 | $298,000 | 43,623 |
| Foster County | 1.19% | $1,991 | ±$245 | $167,500 | 1,220 |
| Grand Forks County | 1.15% | $2,900 | ±$91 | $252,700 | 16,205 |
| Richland County | 1.13% | $2,066 | ±$129 | $183,600 | 4,665 |
| Hettinger County | 1.12% | $1,308 | ±$108 | $117,300 | 868 |
| Sargent County | 1.12% | $1,828 | ±$131 | $163,200 | 1,269 |
| Mercer County | 1.1% | $2,184 | ±$154 | $198,500 | 2,913 |
| Stutsman County | 1.1% | $2,289 | ±$150 | $208,400 | 5,951 |
| Pierce County | 1.09% | $1,604 | ±$171 | $147,300 | 1,512 |
| McIntosh County | 1.08% | $913 | ±$79 | $84,200 | 947 |
| Walsh County | 1.07% | $1,421 | ±$117 | $132,700 | 3,346 |
| Ward County | 1.07% | $2,859 | ±$126 | $267,100 | 17,365 |
| Barnes County | 1.03% | $1,796 | ±$168 | $173,700 | 3,474 |
| Traill County | 1.03% | $2,075 | ±$119 | $200,700 | 2,478 |
| Morton County | 1.02% | $2,686 | ±$146 | $263,900 | 10,341 |
| Ransom County | 1.02% | $1,959 | ±$204 | $193,000 | 1,745 |
| LaMoure County | 1.01% | $1,187 | ±$65 | $117,200 | 1,458 |
| Pembina County | 1.01% | $1,205 | ±$68 | $119,200 | 2,217 |
| Steele County | 1.01% | $1,322 | ±$136 | $130,700 | 627 |
| Adams County | 1% | $1,130 | ±$155 | $113,200 | 740 |
| Eddy County | 1% | $1,237 | ±$140 | $124,000 | 845 |
| Logan County | 1% | $1,018 | ±$121 | $102,000 | 645 |
| Ramsey County | 0.99% | $1,976 | ±$271 | $199,300 | 2,950 |
| Wells County | 0.98% | $1,119 | ±$128 | $114,500 | 1,377 |
| Rolette County | 0.94% | $977 | ±$187 | $103,800 | 2,368 |
| Dickey County | 0.92% | $1,488 | ±$140 | $162,400 | 1,564 |
| Benson County | 0.91% | $817 | ±$184 | $90,000 | 1,480 |
| Emmons County | 0.91% | $1,063 | ±$96 | $117,200 | 1,219 |
| Grant County | 0.91% | $845 | ±$139 | $93,200 | 883 |
| Griggs County | 0.91% | $1,084 | ±$113 | $119,300 | 760 |
| Golden Valley County | 0.89% | $1,104 | ±$166 | $123,900 | 556 |
| Stark County | 0.89% | $2,411 | ±$83 | $271,700 | 9,041 |
| Burleigh County | 0.88% | $2,863 | ±$72 | $324,000 | 29,366 |
| Towner County | 0.88% | $1,182 | ±$130 | $134,800 | 779 |
| McLean County | 0.76% | $1,724 | ±$91 | $227,100 | 3,684 |
| Nelson County | 0.75% | $1,044 | ±$106 | $139,700 | 1,005 |
| Bowman County | 0.73% | $1,199 | ±$128 | $164,900 | 1,075 |
| Bottineau County | 0.72% | $1,393 | ±$103 | $193,200 | 2,117 |
| Sheridan County | 0.7% | $774 | ±$142 | $110,300 | 567 |
| Renville County | 0.68% | $1,128 | ±$131 | $166,000 | 763 |
| Williams County | 0.68% | $1,939 | ±$151 | $284,800 | 8,029 |
| McHenry County | 0.66% | $994 | ±$91 | $151,000 | 1,826 |
| Oliver County | 0.62% | $1,343 | ±$171 | $215,700 | 690 |
| Dunn County | 0.61% | $1,665 | ±$140 | $275,000 | 1,168 |
| Divide County | 0.6% | $1,006 | ±$311 | $167,600 | 785 |
| Kidder County | 0.58% | $903 | ±$120 | $156,600 | 890 |
| Burke County | 0.54% | $846 | ±$128 | $158,100 | 679 |
| Mountrail County | 0.52% | $1,209 | ±$158 | $232,700 | 2,401 |
| Sioux County | 0.49% | $420 | ±$335 | $85,400 | 518 |
| McKenzie County | 0.43% | $1,491 | ±$355 | $349,600 | 3,202 |
| Billings County | 0.37% | $1,211 | ±$349 | $331,000 | 317 |
| Slope County | 0.23% | $387 | ±$104 | $170,000 | 302 |
| North Dakota | 0.99% | $2,468 | ±$38 | $249,900 | 208,084 |
Owner-occupied homes, five-year estimates 2020-2024; 90% margins of error as published. “Tax ÷ value” is the median tax divided by the median value, a ratio of two medians. The Census caps reported taxes at $10,000 and values at $2,000,000: where a median hits the cap, the ratio is approximate. In small counties the margin of error can be large.
Questions
What is the property tax rate in North Dakota?
The median tax paid by owner-occupants, $2,468 a year, is 0.99% of the median home value ($249,900), ACS 2020-2024. Your own bill depends on your assessed value, local levies and exemptions.
Which county in North Dakota has the highest property tax?
As a share of home value: Cavalier County (1.34%), Cass County (1.2%), Foster County (1.19%). In dollars: Cass County ($3,564), Grand Forks County ($2,900), Burleigh County ($2,863).
How property tax works in North Dakota, exemptions and appeals: North Dakota property tax guide. All states: property tax by county.
General information drawn from the official sources cited and dated on this page. It is not legal, tax or financial advice: for your own situation, ask a licensed professional.