North Dakota Property Tax Relief for 50,000 Households

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Published December 19th, 2025

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

North Dakota officials announced a property tax relief package that will eliminate property tax bills for an estimated 50,000 households. Eligible homeowners are encouraged to apply for the Primary Residence Credit program starting January 1, 2026, with a credit amount of $1,600.

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What changed

North Dakota Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus, Governor Kelly Armstrong, and state lawmakers announced a property tax relief initiative aimed at eliminating property tax bills for approximately 50,000 households. The Primary Residence Credit (PRC) program will offer a credit of $1,600 to eligible homeowners. The application period for this credit is set to open on January 1, 2026.

Eligible homeowners in North Dakota should prepare to apply for the PRC program when the application period begins in early 2026. While the announcement highlights the relief, specific details regarding eligibility criteria and the application process should be sought from the official tax department resources. No penalties are mentioned for non-application, but eligible individuals are encouraged to apply to benefit from the tax credit.

What to do next

Review eligibility criteria for the Primary Residence Credit (PRC) program.
Prepare to submit PRC applications when the application period opens on January 1, 2026.

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North Dakota leaders highlight relief package eliminating property tax bill for 50,000 households

Friday, December 19, 2025 - 02:00pm

Today, Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus, Governor Kelly Armstrong, and state lawmakers shared the podium at the Capitol to discuss property tax relief in North Dakota and encouraged eligible homeowners to apply for the Primary Residence Credit (PRC) program when the application period opens January 1, 2026.

“Housing-related expenses represent, on average, about one-third of total household budgets, significantly impacting all citizens and especially those on fixed incomes, including young families and our seniors,” Kroshus said. “This year’s credit amount of $1,600 is both timely and meaningful to so many North Dakota families.”

View the full news release from Governor Armstrong here and for more info regarding the PRC visit tax.nd.gov/prc.