Williams County Property Taxes
Williams County, North Dakota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
31% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$159/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.71%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$267,800
State avg ▲ $168,606
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,987
$166/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,762
$147/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#15
of 53 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Williams County, North Dakota
Williams has North Dakota's lowest tax rate
Williams County's 0.714% effective tax rate ranks below the national median of 0.76%, making it one of America's lower-taxed counties. Residents pay $1,913 in median annual taxes, below the national median of $2,690.
Williams leads ND with lowest tax burden
Williams County boasts North Dakota's lowest effective property tax rate at 0.714%, nearly 20% below the state average of 0.885%. The $1,913 median tax bill still exceeds the state median of $1,460 due to higher home values in the county.
Williams taxes substantially lower than peers
Williams County's 0.714% rate dramatically undercuts all four neighboring counties: Wells (1.040%), Traill (1.044%), Ward (1.075%), and Walsh (1.105%). This makes Williams the clear tax-advantage region in northeastern North Dakota.
Median Williams home costs $1,913 yearly
On a median home valued at $267,800, Williams County residents pay approximately $1,913 in annual property taxes. Including mortgage escrow, homeowners typically pay around $1,987.
Williams homeowners can file assessment appeals
Even in Williams County's favorable tax environment, some homeowners may still be overassessed and could benefit from filing an appeal. The county assessor's office can review valuations annually.
How Williams County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Williams County
0.71%
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 Williams County, North Dakota?
How much are property taxes in Williams County?
How does Williams County compare to the North Dakota average?
What is the median home value in Williams County, North Dakota?
Is Williams County a low property tax area in North Dakota?
How does Williams County rank for property taxes in North Dakota?
Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in North Dakota
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.