North Dakota · Property tax exemptions for seniors · Updated Oct 2026
North Dakota property tax exemptions for seniors (2026)
Every statewide property tax break for older homeowners in North Dakota that our guide lists: extra exemptions, freezes, deferrals and age-based credits. What each is worth, the starting age, the income limit, the deadline and how to apply.
Short answer
The main property tax break for seniors in North Dakota is the Homestead Property Tax Credit (seniors 65+ and permanently disabled). Income $40,000 or less: your home's taxable value is reduced 100%, up to $9,000 of taxable value (about $200,000 of true and full value).
- Worth
- Income $40,000 or less
- Age
- 65 or older
- Income limit
- $70,000 for the calendar year before the assessment date, including your spouse's and…
- Deadline
- April 1
Property tax breaks for seniors in North Dakota
SeniorsHomestead Property Tax Credit (seniors 65+ and permanently disabled)
Income $40,000 or less: your home's taxable value is reduced 100%, up to $9,000 of taxable value (about $200,000 of true and full value). Income $40,001 - $70,000: reduced 50%, up to $4,500 of taxable value (about $100,000 of true and full value).
- Who qualifies
- Homeowners who are 65 or older, or permanently and totally disabled (physician's certificate or Social Security or other agency determination), who live in and have an ownership interest in the home. Co-owners get their ownership share. It continues if you are in a nursing home or hospital and your part of the home is not rented. No asset limit.
- Income limit
- $70,000 for the calendar year before the assessment date, including your spouse's and dependents' income.
- How to apply
- Submit the year's Homestead Property Tax Credit application (a signed statement of your income) to your local assessor or county director of tax equalization, with proof of disability if under 65.
- Deadline
- April 1 of the year the property is assessed and the credit is requested.
- Renewal
- Plan to file every year by April 1. The statute (N.D.C.C. 57-02-08.1(1)(f)) only says you must sign a verified statement of your eligibility, without saying how often, but the Tax Commissioner issues a new application for each year (SFN 24757, 'For the year 2026') based on last year's income. Ask your assessor if they will accept it without a new form.
- Law
- N.D.C.C. 57-02-08.1
Source: official page
How to apply, step by step
- Submit the year's Homestead Property Tax Credit application (a signed statement of your income) to your local assessor or county director of tax equalization, with proof of disability if under 65.
Form: 2026 Homestead Property Tax Credit Application
Deadline: April 1 of the year the property is assessed and the credit is requested.
Renewal: Plan to file every year by April 1. The statute (N.D.C.C. 57-02-08.1(1)(f)) only says you must sign a verified statement of your eligibility, without saying how often, but the Tax Commissioner issues a new application for each year (SFN 24757, 'For the year 2026') based on last year's income. Ask your assessor if they will accept it without a new form.
Savings estimate for North Dakota
None of these breaks is one fixed dollar amount taken off your home's value, so we can't estimate the savings here. What each one is worth is on its card above.
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Questions about seniors property tax breaks in North Dakota
Who qualifies for property tax breaks for seniors in North Dakota?
Homestead Property Tax Credit (seniors 65+ and permanently disabled): Homeowners who are 65 or older, or permanently and totally disabled (physician's certificate or Social Security or other agency determination), who live in and have an ownership interest in the home. Co-owners get their ownership share.
Is there an income limit for seniors' property tax breaks in North Dakota?
Homestead Property Tax Credit (seniors 65+ and permanently disabled): $70,000 for the calendar year before the assessment date, including your spouse's and dependents' income.
When is the deadline for seniors to apply in North Dakota?
Homestead Property Tax Credit (seniors 65+ and permanently disabled): April 1 of the year the property is assessed and the credit is requested.
Do seniors have to reapply every year in North Dakota?
Homestead Property Tax Credit (seniors 65+ and permanently disabled): Plan to file every year by April 1. The statute (N.D.C.C. 57-02-08.1(1)(f)) only says you must sign a verified statement of your eligibility, without saying how often, but the Tax Commissioner issues a new application for each year (SFN 24757, 'For the year 2026') based on last year's income. Ask your assessor if they will accept it without a new form.
Where do seniors apply for property tax breaks in North Dakota?
Your city or township assessor or the county director of tax equalization handles the homestead credit, disabled veterans credit and disability exemptions; the Office of State Tax Commissioner sets the rules and runs the Primary Residence Credit, which you apply for online with the state. For the Homestead Property Tax Credit (seniors 65+ and permanently disabled): Submit the year's Homestead Property Tax Credit application (a signed statement of your income) to your local assessor or county director of tax equalization, with proof of disability if under 65.
SourcesLast checked: Oct 2026.