EXEMPTIONS

 

New or expanding business projects may be granted an exemption for up to five years, in addition to extensions.  Please contact your local assessor or the Nelson County Director of Equalization office for additional information, as the rules are somewhat complex.  You can also visit the State Tax Commissioner web site at:  http://www.nd.gov/tax

 

Certain new single-family residences may be exempt up to $75,000 in value for two years if approved by the respective city.  Please check with your city assessor to see if the program is offered.  The program is not currently available for residences located in a township.

 

Homes owned and occupied by persons who are blind or have certain disabilities may be eligible for exemption.

 

Generally speaking, most personal property is exempt.

 

Certain energy systems and pollution control systems may be exempt.

 

Charitable, religious, and certain non-profit organization property may be entitled to exemption.

 

Farm structures are generally exempt.  Farm residences occupied by bona fide farmers are also exempt, subject to additional tests.

 

The exemptions listed above are not all inclusive.  Most exemptions are listed in the NDCC 57-02-08.  Please contact your local assessor or the Nelson County Director of Equalization for additional information and application forms.  Additional information is available at the web site for the State Tax Commissioner at http://www.nd.gov/tax