Cass County homeowners pay a median of $3,564 a year in property tax on a median home value of $298,000. Its effective tax rate (property taxes paid as a share of home values, per the Tax Foundation) is 1.11%, the highest of 53 North Dakota counties. The Cass County Director of Tax Equalization values homes that are not valued by a city or township assessor, and supervises assessment across Cass County. The county commission sits as the Cass County County Board of Equalization.
Varies, some openThe 2026 city, county and State Board appeal windows have all closed for this year. A formal abatement application for the 2026 value can be filed once the State Board finishes its work, and it is due by November 1 of the year after the tax becomes delinquent. The next city and township boards meet in April 2027, after value notices are delivered at least 15 days before each board meets.
Your first appeal is to your city or township board of equalization, which meets in April (cities within the first 15 days of April; townships during April). Next is the county board of equalization, which meets within the first 10 days of June. The State Board of Equalization meets on the second Tuesday in August. A formal abatement application is a separate route, and it is due by November 1 of the year after the tax becomes delinquent. Example: the State Board heard Cass County appeals at its August 11, 2026 meeting (city and county board dates are set each year). Appeals to the State Board must have gone through both the city and county boards first.
Phone: 701-241-5616
Email: [email protected]
Address: PO Box 2806, Fargo, ND 58108-2806
Director of Tax Equalization: Matthew Stanger
County website: casscountynd.gov (look for the county director of tax equalization page)
The county director of tax equalization checks assessments, keeps property records, and supports the county board's decisions.
By state law, the assessor must deliver a written notice of the true and full value of each parcel for the current year and the previous year, at least 15 days before the local board of equalization meets. The notice also gives the date, time and place of the local and county board meetings.
Look up your home on the Cass County Director of Tax Equalization website and check square footage, bathrooms, condition and features. Mistakes are the easiest wins. Use our record card checklist.
Appeal to the Cass County County Board of Equalization in the first 10 days of June. To keep the option of the State Board later, go to your city or township board in April first. You can appear in person, send a representative, or send a written appeal to the county commission.
Recent sales of similar homes near you, with dates and sale prices; A recent appraisal, or your purchase price if you bought the home in an arm's-length sale; Property record card errors, such as square footage, room count, basement finish or condition; Photos and repair estimates that show condition problems.
The state's sources do not set a burden-of-proof standard for local or county boards. At each board, you present evidence that supports the value you ask for, and the board may reduce the value on that evidence. For an abatement, the grounds include an assessment that is invalid, inequitable or unjust, or one above true and full value (N.D.C.C. 57-23-01 and 57-23-04). At an abatement hearing you cannot ask for a lower value than the one in your written application.
Next step: County board of equalization (June). Within the first 10 days of June each year. Appear before the county commission, send a representative, or send a written appeal to the county board. You can go to the county board without going to the city or township board first, but then you cannot take the case to the State Board. The county board may reduce your assessment after you present evidence. Ask the county director of tax equalization (or county auditor) for the hearing date and time.
Enter the market value on your assessment notice and what you think the home would really sell for. We estimate the yearly saving if the board agrees with you.
Some states cap how fast the taxable value of a home can rise (California, Florida, Michigan and Texas homesteads, for example). If your taxable value is already held below market value by a cap, a lower market value may not lower this year's bill.
Fill in your details and download a written appeal statement as a PDF or Word file. Most boards also require their own appeal form: file the form and attach this letter and your evidence to it.
Tax Appeal Map is a free information site, not a law firm or appraiser. The letter is a template, not legal advice.
Your first appeal is to your city or township board of equalization, which meets in April (cities within the first 15 days of April; townships during April). Next is the county board of equalization, which meets within the first 10 days of June. The State Board of Equalization meets on the second Tuesday in August. A formal abatement application is a separate route, and it is due by November 1 of the year after the tax becomes delinquent. Example: the State Board heard Cass County appeals at its August 11, 2026 meeting (city and county board dates are set each year). Appeals to the State Board must have gone through both the city and county boards first.
Go to your city or township board in April (required before the State Board), then appeal to the Cass County County Board of Equalization in the first 10 days of June.
Phone 701-241-5616.
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Contact details change; call or check the office website before you visit.