Grand Forks County property tax
Homeowners in Grand Forks County, North Dakota typically pay about 1.15% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,900 on a median home value of $252,700.
Typical effective rate
1.15%
higher than 26% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,900
per year
Median home value
$252,700
In ND
#4
of 53 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.15% — 22% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 16% higher than the North Dakota median of 0.99%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,005 for mortgaged homes, $2,706 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 4th highest effective rate of 53 ranked North Dakota counties; nationally it sits around the 74th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Grand Forks County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.15%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Grand Forks County, ND?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Grand Forks County is 1.15% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,900) divided by the median home value ($252,700) 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 Grand Forks County?
The median owner-occupied home in Grand Forks County is valued at $252,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,900 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,005, versus $2,706 for homes without one.
How does Grand Forks County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Grand Forks County's effective rate is 16% higher than the North Dakota median, ranking 4th of 53 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby North Dakota counties
Counties ranked closest to Grand Forks 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 |
| 3 | Foster County | 1.19% | $1,991 |
| 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 Grand Forks County
- Grand Forks County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Grand Forks County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Grand Forks 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.