North Dakota disabled veteran property tax exemption (2026)
Credit scaled to your rating at 50%+, estimated at about $180,000 of value × rating.
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Free. Applies your rating, VA pay and this exemption to any home.
Property tax break by VA rating
| VA rating | Property tax break | Saves / yr* |
|---|---|---|
| 10–40% | No statewide exemption | — |
| 50% | Rating × $180,000 of value exempt | $882 |
| 60% | Rating × $180,000 of value exempt | $1,058 |
| 70% | Rating × $180,000 of value exempt | $1,235 |
| 80% | Rating × $180,000 of value exempt | $1,411 |
| 90% | Rating × $180,000 of value exempt | $1,588 |
| 100% or IU | Rating × $180,000 of value exempt | $1,764 |
*Example: a $400,000 home at North Dakota's average property tax rate of 0.98%, about $3,920 a year before any exemption. Your bill depends on your county and home. IU means paid at the 100% rate for individual unemployability. P&T means permanent and total. Exemptions aren't automatic: you apply with your county assessor after you buy.
Military retirement pay
Military retirement not taxed.
VA disability pay is tax-free in every state.
Home loan and down payment help
- North Dakota Housing Finance Agency ↗ (state housing agency: first-time buyer and down payment programs)
Programs change often. Check income limits, first-time buyer rules and whether they can be combined with a VA loan.
Get help in North Dakota
- North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs ↗: free help with state veteran benefits.
- Your county assessor's office handles the property tax exemption application.