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North Dakota Program Overview
Looking for property tax relief in North Dakota? There are two main ways to apply for property tax relief:
- Senior Citizen Homeowner Credit
- Senior Citizen Renter’s Refund
Property Tax-Aide features two widely available property tax relief programs for older residents — one for homeowners and the other for renters. Both programs are available for those who are totally and permanently disabled.
The information on this page is updated as new information becomes available by the relevant tax agencies.
Senior Citizen Homeowner Credit
A homeowner may qualify for reduction in the taxable value of the homestead. The property tax credit for homeowners is given in the form of a reduced property tax assessment. If income is not in excess of $40,000, the credit is 100% of taxable value, up to $9,000. If income is in excess of $40,000 but less than $70,000, the credit is 50% reduction of taxable value, up to $4,500.
Eligibility
- The Homeowner must own and reside on the property.
- Applicant must be 65 years or older in the year in which the application for a property tax credit is made.
- Household income for the year prior to the application may not exceed $70,000 after deduction of eligible medical expenses.
- A homestead is exempt, as a farm residence is not eligible for the Homestead credit.
- Permanently disabled homeowners are also eligible, and must meet the eligibility requirements, except for age, as for the senior citizen homeowner.
Application Deadline
- Applications are due before March 31 in the year in which the property is assessed and for which the credit is requested.
- Applications are to be submitted to the local assessor or county director of tax equalization.
Required Documentation
- Application requires income information of the homeowner and any dependents, including spouse.
- The income reported on the application includes Social Security benefits (excluding Medicare); wages and salaries; income from interest; and net income from all other sources.
- Actual paid medical expenses not paid by insurance are deducted.
- Proof of permanent and total disability must be established with a certificate from a licensed physician or a written determination of disability from the Social Security Administration or any federal or state agency authorized to certify an individual’s disability
- There is no indication that documentation of income is required at time of application. But proof of age and income may be required.
Senior Citizen Renter’s Refund
The Renter’s Refund program provides a partial refund on rent for a renter’s place of residence or a mobile home lot. A renter may qualify for a refund of a portion of the rent deemed to represent property taxes. If 20% of your annual rent exceeds 4% of your annual income, you will receive a refund for the overpayment. Refunds can be up to $400.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be 65 years or older in the year in which the application for a refund is made.
- Household income for the year prior to the application may not exceed $70,000 after deduction of eligible medical expenses.
- Federal rent subsidy is excluded from the calculation of rent and income.
- No refund is available if the living quarters are exempt from taxation, unless the living quarters are subject to payments in lieu of property taxes.
- If rent includes the costs of utilities or furniture, these costs are deducted before applying for a refund.
- To be eligible, 20% of rent must exceed 4% of income.
- Permanently disabled are also eligible, and must meet the eligibility requirements, except for age, as for the senior citizen renter.
Application Deadline
The Application for Senior Citizens or Permanently and Totally Disabled Renter’s Property Tax Refund is available mid-January through May 31 of each year.
Required Documentation
- Application requires income information of the homeowner and any dependents, including spouse.
- The income reported on the application includes Social Security benefits (excluding Medicare); wages and salaries; income from interest; and net income from all other sources.
- Actual paid medical expenses not paid by insurance are deducted.
- There is no indication that documentation of income is required at time of application. But proof of age and income may be required.
- Proof of permanent and total disability must be established with a certificate from a licensed physician or a written determination of disability from the Social Security Administration or any federal or state agency authorized to certify an individual’s disability.