Divide County, ND Property Taxes (2026)

Divide County owners pay a median of $1,034 a year on a median home value of $173,100, an effective rate of 0.60%. That's the 47th-highest rate of 53 North Dakota counties with Census data, below the North Dakota county median of 0.93%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.60%

47th highest of 53 in ND

Median annual bill

$1,034

~$86/month

Median home value

$173,100

North Dakota county median

0.93%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Divide County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Divide County's 0.60% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,039
Savings at 10–15% off
$104–$156
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Divide County vs. North Dakota vs. U.S. property tax rates

Divide County0.60%
North Dakota county median0.93%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Divide County's effective property tax rate is 0.60%, vs. 0.93% for the median North Dakota county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 47th of 53 in North Dakota. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Divide County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Divide County Director of Tax Equalization. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Divide County deadline is April local equalization board. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Director of Tax Equalization.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,034 bill, 10–15% off is $103–$155 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in North Dakota

North Dakota homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Divide County Director of Tax Equalization for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Divide County, North Dakota?
The median effective property tax rate in Divide County is 0.60%: a median annual bill of $1,034 on a median home value of $173,100. That's the 47th-highest rate of 53 North Dakota counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Divide County?
The median Divide County property tax bill is $1,034 a year, about $86 a month, compared with a North Dakota county median of $1,251.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Divide County?
The deadline to appeal in Divide County is April local equalization board. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Divide County a high property tax area?
Divide County's 0.60% effective rate is below the North Dakota county median of 0.93% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 47th-highest rate of 53 North Dakota counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Divide County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Williams County

Rate: 0.71%

Median bill: $1,913

Burke County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $968

Mountrail County

Rate: 0.53%

Median bill: $1,172

McKenzie County

Rate: 0.41%

Median bill: $1,473

Renville County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $1,107

Ward County

Rate: 1.07%

Median bill: $2,785

Dunn County

Rate: 0.60%

Median bill: $1,473

Bottineau County

Rate: 0.70%

Median bill: $1,335

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