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North Dakota
Property Tax Code

North Dakota Century Code — Title 57 (Taxation) — Complete reference for assessment procedures, appeal rights, exemptions, and key statutes governing property taxation in North Dakota.

Quick Facts
Assessment Authority
County Assessor
Appeal Board
County Board of Equalization
Assessment Ratio
50% of true and full value
Assessment Cycle
Annual
Appeal Deadline
Local board in April (cities: first 15 days), then county board June 1–10, 2026 — there is no 30-day-from-notice rule

Assessment System

Governing CodeNorth Dakota Century Code — Title 57 (Taxation)
Assessment AuthorityCounty Assessor
Assessment Ratio50% of true and full value
Assessment CycleAnnual

Appeal System

Appeal BoardCounty Board of Equalization / State Board of Equalization
Appeal DeadlineLocal board in April (cities: first 15 days), then county board June 1–10, 2026 — there is no 30-day-from-notice rule

Key Notes for North Dakota

North Dakota assesses at 50% of true and full value. The County Board of Equalization meets in May.

Hearing Types Available

1
County Board of Equalization
2
State Board of Equalization
3
District Court

Valid Grounds for Appeal

Overvaluation
Incorrect classification
Denial of exemption