Cavalier County Tax Director’s Office
Farm Residence Exemption
In North Dakota, there is a property tax exemption for qualifying farm residences. Each residence is examined individually to determine if it qualifies.
Eligibility
The general requirements for a qualifying farm residence include:
- The residence must be located on 10 acres or more of agricultural land and occupied by a farmer, which is a person who:
- Devotes most of their time to farming or ranching activities;
- Has had net farm income that is at least 66% of the total annual income of the farmer and spouse in any 1 year of the 2 preceding calendar years, whether one or both are farmers.
Flowcharts are available below for those uncertain if they qualify for the exemption:
The application AND Statement of Farm Gross Income must be filed on or before March 31st.
Homestead Property Tax Credit
The homestead property tax credit is a North Dakota property tax credit that reduces the property taxes of eligible individuals.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this program, you (the homeowner) must:
- Live at and be invested in the property.
- Not have income that exceeds $70,000, including the income of your spouse and any dependents, for the calendar year preceding the assessment date.
| If your income is: | Your taxable value is reduced by: | Maximum reduction of taxable value: | Maximum reduction of true & full value: |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0-$40,000 | 100% | $9,000 | $200,000 |
| $40,001-$70,000 | 50% | $4,500 | $100,000 |
Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit
The Disabled Veteran’s Property Tax Credit is available to veterans of the United States Armed Forces with a disability of 50% or greater.
If eligible, the credit may reduce the taxable value of a homestead. A homestead can include a house, the land the house is on, and/or other buildings on the same land. If a qualified veteran moves to a different homestead, the credit can be applied to the new property.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this program, you must:
- Be a disabled veteran of the United States Armed Forces with an armed forces service-connected disability of 50% or greater in the year for which the application is made.
- Your extra-scheduler rating, to include individual unemployability, may bring the total disability rating to 100%, as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Have received an honorable discharge or be retired from the United States Armed Forces.
- Reside on and be invested in the property.
2026 Assessment Books
If you would like to apply for any of the above exemptions, please fill out the form for the exemption and return it to the Cavalier County Tax Director Office. Exemptions may be mailed in, dropped off in person or submitted via email to [email protected].
Cavalier County Tax Director Office
901 3rd St. Suite 2
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-2289