Golden Valley County Property Tax Exemptions
Reduce your taxable value and lower your annual bill. Discover eligibility rules, 2026 deadlines, and filing steps for homestead, senior, and veteran exemptions.
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Property tax exemptions are the most effective way to permanently lower your annual bill. By removing part of your home's value from taxation, you pay less even if local rates increase. Below are the primary exemptions available to Golden Valley County residents.
Find Your Golden Valley County Exemptions
Answer these short questions to see which property tax relief programs you qualify for.
Your Exemption Analysis Results
Based on your answers, here is what you should check:
You may not qualify for standard exemptions.
Make sure you own the home and it is your primary residence. Investigate agricultural or local options with the assessor.
Required Documentation to File:
Homestead Exemption
Primary Residence Protection
The Homestead Exemption is the most common property tax relief in Golden Valley County. It removes a portion of your home's value from taxation for school and county purposes.
Eligibility
Must own and occupy the property as your primary residence on January 1st of the tax year.
Benefit
Typically reduces taxable value by $25,000–$40,000 depending on state law and taxing unit.
Renewal
Usually automatic once granted, unless you move or the title changes.
Exemption Savings Estimator
Estimate how much money you can save on your tax bill using the county's average rate of 0.89%.
Select Exemptions to Apply:
Your actual savings depend on overlapping taxing units (city, school, county) and specific local exemption caps.
Senior Citizen Exemption
Ages 65 and Older
Homeowners in Golden Valley County who are 65 or older qualify for additional exemptions and, in many states, a tax freeze on school district taxes.
- Age Requirement: Must turn 65 during the tax year. Some states allow prospective filing before your birthday.
- Proof Needed: Birth certificate or state-issued ID required for first-time filing.
- Tax Freeze: In many states, the school district tax portion of your bill is frozen at the value it was when you turned 65.
Veteran Exemptions
Disabled Veterans & Surviving Spouses
Golden Valley County offers substantial relief to veterans with service-connected disabilities.
100% Disability Rating
Veterans with a 100% permanent and total disability rating often qualify for a complete property tax exemption on their primary residence.
Partial disabilities (10%–90%) qualify for tiered exemptions that reduce assessed value by specific dollar amounts.
Disability Exemption
Persons with Qualifying Disabilities
Homeowners under 65 who are disabled as defined by Social Security Act may qualify for the same over-65 exemption amount, including a school tax freeze.
💡 Tip
You can qualify for either the over-65 or the disability exemption, but not both simultaneously on school district taxes. Apply for whichever provides the greater benefit.
North Dakota State-Level Property Tax Relief Programs
Statutory Relief & Exemptions
Farm Residence and Structures Exemption
Preferential treatment: All farm structures and improvements located on agricultural land are exempt, including the residence of a qualifying farmer. Farm structures and improvements related to the production of medicinal marijuana are not exempt.. Penalty: . Sources imported from Lincoln Institute agricultural treatment dataset.
Eligible land uses: Agricultural/Farmland. Eligibility: Plot/Land Size, Income Production. Plot criteria: The residence and structures must be on at least 10 acres of agricultural land.. Income criteria: For the farmer's residence to be eligible for exemption, 66% or more of gross income must be from farming activities in any one of the preceding 2 years.
North Dakota Homestead Credit
Valuation of Agricultural Land
Preferential treatment: Agricultural land values are based on the land’s agricultural value, known as the capitalized average annual gross return. The capitalized average annual gross return is determined from the production ( acres yield X price), input costs, and interest rates. The calculation results in an average agricultural value per acre of cropland, non-cropland, and inundated agricultural land for each county. Gross return for sugar beets and potatoes equals 20% of gross income, 30% for all other croplands, and 25% for land used for grazing animals. Inundated agricultural property is reduced by 50% before applying the 20% or 30%. The gross revenue for cropland in each county is based on acreage, yield, and price for each crop over the prior 10 years with the high and low years dropped. Production costs (cost of production index and the capitalization rate) are included in determining the value. Agricultural property is assessed at 10%.. Penalty: None. Sources imported from Lincoln Institute agricultural treatment dataset.
Eligible land uses: Agricultural/Farmland. Eligibility: Plot/Land Size, Location, Prior Year's Land Use. Plot criteria: Property platted on or after 30 March, 1981, is not agricultural property when any 4 of the following conditions exist: (1) the land is platted by the owner; (2) public improvements (including sewer, water, or streets) are in place; (3) topsoil is removed or topography is disturbed to the extent that the property cannot be used to raise crops or graze farm animals; (4) property is zoned as other than agricultural; (5) property has assumed an urban atmosphere because of adjacent residential or commercial development on three or more sides; (6) the parcel is less than 10 acres [4.05 hectares] and not contiguous to agricultural property; or (7) the property sells for more than 4 times the county average true and full agricultural value.. Income criteria: None
Filing Document Checklist Generator
Select the programs you are filing for to create a custom list of supporting documents.
Your Filing Checklist:
Application Checklist
Prepare these documents before contacting the Golden Valley County Assessor. Missing documents are the #1 cause of application delays.
Completed Application Form
Download from the county appraisal district website.
State Driver's License or ID
Address on ID must exactly match the property address.
Address mismatch is the #1 reason applications are rejected
Proof of Age (if 65+ or disability)
Birth certificate, Social Security award letter, or medical certification.
VA Disability Letter (if veteran)
Official letter from the VA showing disability percentage.
Deed or Title
Proof you own and occupy the property as your primary residence.
Exemption FAQs
Deadlines generally fall between March 1 and April 30. Check with the official Golden Valley County assessor's portal for the exact 2026 local date.
In most cases once a general homestead exemption is granted in Golden Valley County it automatically renews. You must notify the chief appraiser if your entitlement changes — for example if you move or rent out the home.
Yes. Many homeowners qualify for multiple exemptions simultaneously — for example homestead + senior + veteran. Each further reduces your taxable value. Apply for all you qualify for.
Applications must be filed with the Golden Valley County Assessor or Appraisal District — NOT the tax collector's office. The assessor's portal link is in the sidebar.
Texas Exemption Filing Window
Filing year is . Late homestead filings in Texas may be accepted up to 2 years after the delinquency date.
Filing Office
File with the Golden Valley County Assessor or Appraisal District — not the tax collector.
Office Location
Main Office
North Dakota
💡 Stacking Exemptions
Many homeowners qualify for multiple exemptions. A homestead ($25,000–$40,000) plus a senior exemption ($10,000+) can reduce your taxable value by $35,000–$50,000+, saving hundreds of dollars annually.