Property taxes in Emmons County, North Dakota

Q: How are property taxes calculated in Emmons County?

Rate Gazetteer uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians (B25103 / B25077) for real estate taxes paid and owner-occupied home value; implied rate = median tax ÷ median value. This is a survey rollup—your county tax equalization office and taxing districts sets parcel mills and assessments. Emmons County — median owner-occupied real estate taxes ($1,011) and median home value ($112,400) from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Tables B25103 / B25077). Implied effective rate ≈ 0.90% (median tax ÷ median value).

Q: When are property taxes due in North Dakota?

North Dakota property taxes are often payable in two installments—many counties emphasize February and October collections—verify on your county treasurer statement.

Q: How can I lower my property tax bill in Emmons County?

Protest assessed value with your county board of equalization, claim residential and income-tested credits you qualify for, and verify school and special millage—Office of State Tax Commissioner publishes statewide guidance.

Q: What exemptions or assessment appeals matter in Emmons County?

North Dakota combines residential, disabled, and income-tested relief—Office of State Tax Commissioner and county assessors publish forms. Residential, disabled, and income-tested programs may apply—Office of State Tax Commissioner and county assessors publish forms.

Q: Why don’t these county medians match my property tax bill?

This page uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS county medians—a statistical summary of owner-occupied homes, not your parcel’s assessed value, class, or mill rate stack. Confirm exemptions and district lines on your county treasurer materials.

For Emmons County, U.S. Census Bureau ACS county medians imply about 0.90% of median owner-occupied value in reported annual property taxes ($112,400 value, $1,011 taxes)—a regional survey snapshot, not your individual notice.

Emmons County — median owner-occupied real estate taxes ($1,011) and median home value ($112,400) from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Tables B25103 / B25077). Implied effective rate ≈ 0.90% (median tax ÷ median value).

Emmons County uses **U.S. Census Bureau ACS** county **medians** here—verify **assessor** and **collector** notices for parcel mills and credits.

Last verified2026-04-18

Reference

Rates at a glance

Effective rate is median real estate taxes ÷ median owner-occupied value (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians—Connecticut uses the 2021 county file). Local assessors and tax officials set parcel mills and credits.

Implied eff. rate (ACS medians): 0.90%
Median annual taxes (ACS): $1,011
Median home value (ACS): $112,400
County population (2024 estimate): 3,209

How this compares nationally

Emmons County’s modeled effective rate here is 0.90% of this page’s benchmark. That modeled effective rate is below the broad national band many surveys use for orientation (often roughly 1–1.3% of home value, varying by source and methodology)—local bills still depend on your parcel.

Orientation band (~1–1.3%): many U.S. surveys summarize owner-occupied property taxes in that range as a share of value—definitions differ. See Tax Foundation — Property taxes as a percentage of owner-occupied housing value (state / local, illustrative national context).

Estimate

Modeled property tax

Annual tax (modeled)

$1,011

Breakdown

Levy components

Major portions of the published rate stack (schools, county, specials) as labeled on the cited source—not parcel-specific.

Component	Detail
County & school	North Dakota county, city, school, and special mill rates apply to assessed value after exemptions.
Agricultural use	Agricultural and residential classification rules can change taxable value—verify assessor notices.

Assessment & taxable value

North Dakota **county** assessors determine **true and full** value; **mills** apply after **exemption** adjustments.

Exemptions & credits

HomesteadReference
Residential exemptions
North Dakota **residential** and **disabled** exemptions may reduce taxable value—file with the **county assessor**.
SeniorReference
Property tax relief programs
**Elderly** and **disabled** homeowner credits may apply—see **Office of State Tax Commissioner** guidance.
Other creditReference
Board of equalization
Appeal **assessed value** with your **county** board on published deadlines.

**Residential**, **disabled**, and **income-tested** programs may apply—**Office of State Tax Commissioner** and **county** assessors publish forms.

Tools

Estimate for your home

Move the slider to scale this page’s published model to a different home value. Illustrative only.

Your value

$0—$1,612,400

Value

Illustrative annual tax

$1,011

Implied effective rate at this value: 0.90% (after value scaling).

The slider scales the headline modeled tax in proportion to this page’s benchmark home value. If your taxable assessed value differs from market price (caps, fractional assessment, exemptions), your actual bill will not match a simple market multiple.

Not a tax bill, legal estimate, or appeal tool. Exemptions, caps, specials, and assessment rules can change your actual amount; confirm with your assessor or collector.

FAQ

Common questions

Short answers tied to this county’s model—always confirm dates and eligibility on official notices.

How are property taxes calculated in Emmons County?

Rate Gazetteer uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians (B25103 / B25077) for real estate taxes paid and owner-occupied home value; implied rate = median tax ÷ median value. This is a survey rollup—your county tax equalization office and taxing districts sets parcel mills and assessments. Emmons County — median owner-occupied real estate taxes ($1,011) and median home value ($112,400) from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Tables B25103 / B25077). Implied effective rate ≈ 0.90% (median tax ÷ median value).

When are property taxes due in North Dakota?

North Dakota property taxes are often payable in two installments—many counties emphasize February and October collections—verify on your county treasurer statement.

How can I lower my property tax bill in Emmons County?

Protest assessed value with your county board of equalization, claim residential and income-tested credits you qualify for, and verify school and special millage—Office of State Tax Commissioner publishes statewide guidance.

What exemptions or assessment appeals matter in Emmons County?

North Dakota combines residential, disabled, and income-tested relief—Office of State Tax Commissioner and county assessors publish forms. Residential, disabled, and income-tested programs may apply—Office of State Tax Commissioner and county assessors publish forms.

Why don’t these county medians match my property tax bill?

This page uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS county medians—a statistical summary of owner-occupied homes, not your parcel’s assessed value, class, or mill rate stack. Confirm exemptions and district lines on your county treasurer materials.

Sources

Verification

Primary reference

U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey (2023 5-year), Tables B25103, B25077, and B01003, county level (North Dakota)

Last verified: 2026-04-18
Evidence type: Estimated

Built from secondary sources, summaries, or mixed references—not a single primary document.

County figures use **ACS 2023 5-year** **medians** for annual property taxes and owner-occupied home value; population from **B01003** (same survey) or **POPESTIMATE2024** where matched. Implied **effective rate** = median tax ÷ median value—a county summary, **not** every parcel. Confirm **millage** and **exemptions** with local officials.

Related official pages

Reference population (context): 3,209