Grand Forks County Property Taxes
Grand Forks County, North Dakota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
88.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$230/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.13%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$244,200
State avg ▲ $168,606
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,881
$240/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,517
$210/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#47
of 53 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
Grand Forks taxes match the nation
Grand Forks County's effective tax rate of 1.128% slightly exceeds the national median of 1.1%, placing this county right at the middle of the pack nationally. The median tax bill of $2,754 matches the national median of $2,690, reflecting both higher home values and a rate slightly above average.
Highest-taxed county in North Dakota
Grand Forks ranks first in effective tax rate among all 53 North Dakota counties at 1.128%, well above the state average of 0.885%. This 28% premium reflects the county's need to fund services for its larger population and greater property values.
Significantly higher than surrounding counties
Grand Forks's rate of 1.128% far exceeds neighboring Golden Valley (0.930%), Griggs (0.906%), and LaMoure (0.968%) counties. Only Hettinger County matches this burden at 1.128%, making Grand Forks a regional outlier in tax pressure.
What a typical homeowner pays
On the median home value of $244,200, Grand Forks homeowners pay roughly $2,754 annually in property taxes. With mortgage insurance, that bill rises to $2,881—among the highest in the state.
High valuations deserve close review
Grand Forks's higher assessments mean homeowners have more to gain from a reassessment challenge. If your home was last valued more than three years ago, request a review—potential savings could exceed $300 annually.
How Grand Forks County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Grand Forks County
1.13%
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.