North Dakota property tax by county
Statewide, North Dakota homeowners pay about 0.96% of their home's value in property tax each year: roughly $2,875 on a $300,000 home. Enter your home's value below to see the tax in each county.
On a $300,000 home: about $2,875 a year at the statewide rate.
By county: $1,278 in McKenzie County to $3,588 in Cass County (the lowest and highest rates among counties with 10,000+ people). Find yours in the "Tax on your home" column below. Estimates use each county's median effective rate; your bill depends on assessments, exemptions and local levies.
Property tax by North Dakota county
Counties are listed by population, largest first.
| County | Tax on your home | Effective rate | Median tax bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | $3,588 | 1.20% | $3,564 | $298,000 |
| Burleigh County | $2,652 | 0.88% | $2,863 | $324,000 |
| Grand Forks County | $3,444 | 1.15% | $2,900 | $252,700 |
| Ward County | $3,210 | 1.07% | $2,859 | $267,100 |
| Williams County | $2,043 | 0.68% | $1,939 | $284,800 |
| Morton County | $3,054 | 1.02% | $2,686 | $263,900 |
| Stark County | $2,661 | 0.89% | $2,411 | $271,700 |
| Stutsman County | $3,294 | 1.10% | $2,289 | $208,400 |
| Richland County | $3,375 | 1.13% | $2,066 | $183,600 |
| McKenzie County | $1,278 | 0.43% | $1,491 | $349,600 |
| Rolette County | $2,823 | 0.94% | $977 | $103,800 |
| Ramsey County | $2,973 | 0.99% | $1,976 | $199,300 |
| Barnes County | $3,102 | 1.03% | $1,796 | $173,700 |
| Walsh County | $3,213 | 1.07% | $1,421 | $132,700 |
| McLean County | $2,277 | 0.76% | $1,724 | $227,100 |
| Mountrail County | $1,560 | 0.52% | $1,209 | $232,700 |
| Mercer County | $3,300 | 1.10% | $2,184 | $198,500 |
| Traill County | $3,102 | 1.03% | $2,075 | $200,700 |
| Pembina County | $3,033 | 1.01% | $1,205 | $119,200 |
| Bottineau County | $2,163 | 0.72% | $1,393 | $193,200 |
| Benson County | $2,724 | 0.91% | $817 | $90,000 |
| Ransom County | $3,045 | 1.01% | $1,959 | $193,000 |
| McHenry County | $1,974 | 0.66% | $994 | $151,000 |
| Dickey County | $2,748 | 0.92% | $1,488 | $162,400 |
| LaMoure County | $3,039 | 1.01% | $1,187 | $117,200 |
| Dunn County | $1,815 | 0.60% | $1,665 | $275,000 |
| Pierce County | $3,267 | 1.09% | $1,604 | $147,300 |
| Wells County | $2,931 | 0.98% | $1,119 | $114,500 |
| Sargent County | $3,360 | 1.12% | $1,828 | $163,200 |
| Sioux County | $1,476 | 0.49% | $420 | $85,400 |
| Cavalier County | $4,020 | 1.34% | $1,686 | $125,800 |
| Foster County | $3,567 | 1.19% | $1,991 | $167,500 |
| Emmons County | $2,721 | 0.91% | $1,063 | $117,200 |
| Nelson County | $2,241 | 0.75% | $1,044 | $139,700 |
| Bowman County | $2,181 | 0.73% | $1,199 | $164,900 |
| McIntosh County | $3,252 | 1.08% | $913 | $84,200 |
| Hettinger County | $3,345 | 1.11% | $1,308 | $117,300 |
| Kidder County | $1,731 | 0.58% | $903 | $156,600 |
| Eddy County | $2,994 | 1.00% | $1,237 | $124,000 |
| Renville County | $2,040 | 0.68% | $1,128 | $166,000 |
| Grant County | $2,721 | 0.91% | $845 | $93,200 |
| Griggs County | $2,727 | 0.91% | $1,084 | $119,300 |
| Divide County | $1,800 | 0.60% | $1,006 | $167,600 |
| Burke County | $1,605 | 0.53% | $846 | $158,100 |
| Adams County | $2,994 | 1.00% | $1,130 | $113,200 |
| Towner County | $2,631 | 0.88% | $1,182 | $134,800 |
| Oliver County | $1,869 | 0.62% | $1,343 | $215,700 |
| Logan County | $2,994 | 1.00% | $1,018 | $102,000 |
| Steele County | $3,033 | 1.01% | $1,322 | $130,700 |
| Golden Valley County | $2,673 | 0.89% | $1,104 | $123,900 |
| Sheridan County | $2,106 | 0.70% | $774 | $110,300 |
| Billings County | $1,098 | 0.37% | $1,211 | $331,000 |
| Slope County | $684 | 0.23% | $387 | $170,000 |
Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in North Dakota?
The median North Dakota homeowner pays $2,550 a year on a median home worth $266,100, an effective rate of about 0.96% (Census ACS 2024). Rates vary by county.
Which North Dakota county has the lowest property tax?
Among counties with at least 10,000 people, McKenzie County has the lowest effective rate: about 0.43% of home value.
Which North Dakota county has the highest property tax?
Cass County has the highest effective rate among counties with 10,000+ people: about 1.20%.