North Dakota lawmakers, the Governor, and the Tax Commissioner announced the property tax relief for North Dakota homeowners through the Primary Residence Credit Program. The residents who are curious about the credit can check the full details here.
Residents can soon receive property tax bills, and the lawmakers are reminding the residents to apply for property tax relief to offset the property tax and get some financial assistance with increasing expenses.
The Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus, along with the state lawmakers and the governor, has highlighted that the credit has been approved to eliminate property taxes. As per the announcement, eligible homeowners can receive credit up to $1600.
Who can apply for the ND Property Tax Credit?
If you wish to receive the Property Tax Credit up to $1600, you must meet the following eligibility conditions:
- You must own a home in North Dakota – a mobile home, duplex, house, town home, or condo (even the homes held in trust qualify for the credit).
- The home should be your prime residence in North Dakota.
- The credit does not have any income limitations or age restrictions for this credit program.
- Remember, you can claim the Primary Residence Credit for only one household.
What’s the deadline for the ND Property Tax Credit application?
The North Dakota lawmakers encourage the eligible homeowners to apply for the ND Property Tax Credit when the application period opens on January 1, 2026. The mobile home application was open from July 14, 2025, to September 1, 2025, while the 2026 real property application and application for the 2027 mobile home will open on January 1, 2026.
The application window for the ND Property Tax Credit will be open between January 1, 2026, and April 1, 2026, at https://www.tax.nd.gov/prc. So, if you wish to apply for the credit and offset the property tax, you should mark the application deadline.
How to claim the ND Property Tax Credit?
According to the ND Taxation Agency, residents can apply for the ND Primary Residence Credit only through an online process. Once you have confirmed your eligibility for the ND Property Tax Credit, you must gather the documents, such as:
- Residency proof
- Property Ownership Proof
- Unique Property Identifier (parcel Identification number)
- If the property is held in trust, you should have the valid documents of the trust.
Once you have gathered all the documents, you can go to the ND state tax commissioner website and complete the online application in the following steps:
- Visit the ND tax website at https://www.tax.nd.gov/prc
- You should click the Primary Residence Credit program and find the application form once the window is open.
- After that, complete the Primary Residence Credit application form to receive credit up to $1600.
If you can’t apply online for the credit, you should reach out to the officials by calling 1877-649-0112 or 701-328-7988 for assistance with the credit application.
What are the additional Property tax credits and exemptions?
If you qualify for the Primary Residence Credit program, you can also be eligible to apply for other types of property tax credits, such as:
- Homestead Property Tax Credit:
- The homeowners or renters can qualify for this credit if they meet the eligibility conditions and have their annual tax reduced to a certain amount.
- Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit:
- The eligible veteran or the surviving spouse can reduce their taxable income if they qualify for the Disabled Veterans Property tax credit.
How would the ND Property Tax Credit impact the homeowners?
The ND Property Tax Credit would leave a big impact on the homeowners, as per the government; let’s see how:
- The Tax Commissioner says that the housing-related expenses are one-third of the budget, which can leave a big impact on households, especially if you have a fixed income, and create financial strain. However, with property tax relief, the government aims to provide some financial relief to the owners.
- The government estimates that the PRC credit program will save over $400 million in the 2025-26 tax year for the homeowners.
- The government believes the property tax credit will eliminate property taxes, according to the report. So far, the bill has reduced 30% of the taxes for the eligible homeowners.
The ND Primary Residence Credit program offers great relief to the eligible homeowners, as the government has increased the credit from $500 to $1600 for this tax year. The eligible homeowners can apply for the credit from 01 January 2026 for real property as well as for mobile homes.
Disclaimer: ND Property Tax Credit information is for general awareness only. Verify eligibility and benefits through official North Dakota sources.