Ward County, ND Property Taxes (2026)

Ward County owners pay a median of $2,785 a year on a median home value of $259,100, an effective rate of 1.07%. That's the 13th-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

1.07%

13th highest of 53 in ND

Median annual bill

$2,785

~$232/month

Median home value

$259,100

North Dakota county median

0.93%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Ward County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Ward County's 1.07% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,772
Savings at 10–15% off
$277–$416
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Ward County vs. North Dakota vs. U.S. property tax rates

Ward County1.07%
North Dakota county median0.93%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Ward County's effective property tax rate is 1.07%, vs. 0.93% for the median North Dakota county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 13th 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 Ward County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Ward 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 $2,785 bill, 10–15% off is $279–$418 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 Ward 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 Ward County, North Dakota?
The median effective property tax rate in Ward County is 1.07%: a median annual bill of $2,785 on a median home value of $259,100. That's the 13th-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 Ward County?
The median Ward County property tax bill is $2,785 a year, about $232 a month, compared with a North Dakota county median of $1,251.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Ward County?
The deadline to appeal in Ward County is April local equalization board. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Ward County a high property tax area?
Ward County's 1.07% 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 13th-highest rate of 53 North Dakota counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Ward County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Renville County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $1,107

Mountrail County

Rate: 0.53%

Median bill: $1,172

McLean County

Rate: 0.75%

Median bill: $1,748

McHenry County

Rate: 0.66%

Median bill: $949

Bottineau County

Rate: 0.70%

Median bill: $1,335

Burke County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $968

Mercer County

Rate: 1.07%

Median bill: $2,101

Sheridan County

Rate: 0.70%

Median bill: $753

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