New property tax relief options available to North Dakotans

Property taxes are an important pocketbook issue for North Dakotans, and that's why AARP ND fights to help reduce property taxes year after year. In 2023, the ND Legislature added a new tax relief credit, and expanded an existing program. These changes mean property tax relief may be available to you even if they haven't been in the past.

Homestead Property Tax Credit: EXPANDED! If you are a homeowner age 65 or older you may qualify for the Homestead Property Tax Credit program. To be eligible for this program, you (the homeowner) must:

• Live at and be invested in the property. 
• Have income of $70,000 or less, including the income of your spouse and any dependents, for the calendar year preceding the assessment date. 
• Click here to learn more and apply. 

Renter's Refund: EXPANDED! The Renter's Refund program provides a partial refund on rent for a renter’s place of residence or a mobile home lot. Refunds can be up to $400. To be eligible for this program, you (the renter) must:

• Be 65 or older (or have a permanent disability)
• Have income of $70,000 or less, including the income of your spouse and any dependents, for the calendar year preceding the assessment date. 
• Have annual rent payments that are a certain percentage of your income. If 20% of your annual rent exceeds 4% of your annual income, you will receive a refund for the over payment.
• Click here to learn more and apply.

Primary Residence Credit: NEW! The Primary Residence Credit (PRC) provides all North Dakota homeowners with the option to apply for a state property tax credit. Homeowners with an approved application may receive up to a $500 credit against their 2024 property tax obligation. There are no age restrictions or income limitations for this credit. To be eligible, you must:

• Own a home (house, mobile home, town home, duplex, or condo) in North Dakota, and reside in it as your primary residence. 
• Click here to learn more and apply.