Foster County property tax
Homeowners in Foster County, North Dakota typically pay about 1.19% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,991 on a median home value of $167,500.
Typical effective rate
1.19%
higher than 24% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,991
per year
Median home value
$167,500
In ND
#3
of 53 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.19% — 27% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 20% higher than the North Dakota median of 0.99%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,011 for mortgaged homes, $1,977 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 3rd highest effective rate of 53 ranked North Dakota counties; nationally it sits around the 76th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Foster County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.19%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Foster County, ND?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Foster County is 1.19% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,991) divided by the median home value ($167,500) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Foster County?
The median owner-occupied home in Foster County is valued at $167,500, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,991 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,011, versus $1,977 for homes without one.
How does Foster County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Foster County's effective rate is 20% higher than the North Dakota median, ranking 3rd of 53 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby North Dakota counties
Counties ranked closest to Foster County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all North Dakota counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cavalier County | 1.34% | $1,686 |
| 2 | Cass County | 1.20% | $3,564 |
| 4 | Grand Forks County | 1.15% | $2,900 |
| 5 | Richland County | 1.13% | $2,066 |
| 6 | Sargent County | 1.12% | $1,828 |
| 7 | Hettinger County | 1.12% | $1,308 |
Official data & resources for Foster County
- Foster County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Foster County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Foster County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.