Cass County Property Taxes

Cass County, North Dakota

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

136.2% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$287/mo escrow

#51 of 53 counties in North Dakota

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.21%

vs. North Dakota Avg136.2% above
vs. National Avg28.2% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$284,700

State avg $168,606

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$3,509

$292/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$3,329

$277/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#51

of 53 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Cass County, North Dakota

Cass County taxes far above national average

At 1.212%, Cass County's effective tax rate ranks in the 73rd percentile nationally—meaning it taxes property at higher rates than roughly three-quarters of American counties. The median property tax here is $3,449, compared to the national median of $2,690, a difference of $759 per year.

Second-highest tax burden in North Dakota

Cass County ranks second among all 53 North Dakota counties for effective tax rate. Its 1.212% rate significantly exceeds the state average of 0.885%, placing it among the state's most expensive counties to own property.

Cass stands out in the region

Neighboring Cavalier County (1.246%) comes in slightly higher, but most other regional counties charge substantially less—Dickey (0.920%), Eddy (0.889%), and Emmons (0.899%) all fall below state average. Cass's $3,449 median tax is double or triple what residents pay in many surrounding counties.

Home here? Budget $3,449 annually

With a median home value of $284,700 and a 1.212% effective rate, the typical Cass County homeowner pays roughly $3,449 in property tax each year. Owners with mortgages typically pay slightly more at $3,509 due to escrow calculations.

Your assessment might be too high

Research shows many homeowners across North Dakota are overassessed relative to market value. If you believe your home's assessed value is inflated, filing a property tax appeal with your county assessor costs nothing and could reduce your annual tax bill.

How Cass County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Cass County$3,449
North Dakota State Average$1,460
National Average$1,924

Cass County

1.21%

Effective rate

North Dakota Avg

0.87%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Cass County, North Dakota?
The effective property tax rate in Cass County, North Dakota is 1.21%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Cass County?
The median annual property tax payment in Cass County is $3,449. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,509, while those without a mortgage pay $3,329.
How does Cass County compare to the North Dakota average?
Cass County's effective tax rate of 1.21% is higher than the North Dakota state average of 0.87%. The median annual property tax in Cass County is $3,449, compared to the state average of $1,460.
What is the median home value in Cass County, North Dakota?
The median home value in Cass County, North Dakota is $284,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Cass County property tax rate higher than the North Dakota average?
Cass County's effective property tax rate of 1.21% is higher than the North Dakota average of 0.87%. This difference of 0.35% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Cass County rank for property taxes in North Dakota?
Cass County ranks #51 out of 53 counties in North Dakota by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.21% and median annual tax of $3,449, it falls in the upper third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.