Foster County Property Taxes
Foster County, North Dakota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
43.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$174/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.28%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$162,800
State avg ▼ $168,606
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,987
$166/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,188
$182/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#53
of 53 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Foster County, North Dakota
Foster County taxes among nation's highest
At 1.285%, Foster's effective tax rate ranks in the 79th percentile nationally—among the steepest-taxing counties in America. The median property tax of $2,092 approaches the national median of $2,690 despite much lower home values here.
Highest tax rate in North Dakota
Foster County ranks first among all 53 North Dakota counties with a 1.285% effective tax rate, surpassing Cavalier (1.246%) and Cass (1.212%). It significantly exceeds the state average of 0.885%, making it the priciest county in the state.
Stands out as regional tax leader
Foster's 1.285% rate far exceeds neighboring Eddy (0.889%), Emmons (0.899%), and Dickey (0.920%), as well as distant peers Divide (0.597%) and Dunn (0.604%). It represents the steepest tax burden across northeastern North Dakota.
Pay $2,092 on $162,800 median home
With a median home value of $162,800 and a 1.285% effective rate, Foster County homeowners pay approximately $2,092 in annual property tax. Mortgaged owners average $1,987, while non-mortgaged owners pay around $2,188.
Assessment appeals worth serious consideration
Given Foster's notably high tax rate, verify that your property is fairly assessed. Many homeowners overpay due to inflated assessments—filing a free appeal with your county assessor could result in meaningful annual tax savings.
How Foster County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Foster County
1.28%
Effective rate
North Dakota Avg
0.87%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.