Foster County, ND Property Taxes (2026)

Foster County owners pay a median of $2,092 a year on a median home value of $162,800, an effective rate of 1.29%. That's the 1st-highest rate of 53 North Dakota counties with Census data, above 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

1.29%

1st highest of 53 in ND

Median annual bill

$2,092

~$174/month

Median home value

$162,800

North Dakota county median

0.93%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Foster County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Foster County's 1.29% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,100
Savings at 10–15% off
$210–$315
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Foster County vs. North Dakota vs. U.S. property tax rates

Foster County1.29%
North Dakota county median0.93%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Foster County's effective property tax rate is 1.29%, vs. 0.93% for the median North Dakota county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 1st 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 Foster County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Foster 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 $2,092 bill, 10–15% off is $209–$314 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 Foster 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 Foster County, North Dakota?
The median effective property tax rate in Foster County is 1.29%: a median annual bill of $2,092 on a median home value of $162,800. That's the 1st-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 Foster County?
The median Foster County property tax bill is $2,092 a year, about $174 a month, compared with a North Dakota county median of $1,251.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Foster County?
The deadline to appeal in Foster County is April local equalization board. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Foster County a high property tax area?
Foster County's 1.29% effective rate is above the North Dakota county median of 0.93% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 1st-highest rate of 53 North Dakota counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Foster County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Eddy County

Rate: 0.89%

Median bill: $1,027

Griggs County

Rate: 0.91%

Median bill: $1,162

Stutsman County

Rate: 1.09%

Median bill: $2,193

Wells County

Rate: 1.04%

Median bill: $1,107

Nelson County

Rate: 0.80%

Median bill: $919

Benson County

Rate: 0.87%

Median bill: $724

Barnes County

Rate: 1.10%

Median bill: $1,842

Steele County

Rate: 0.95%

Median bill: $1,146

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