Tax Equalization

Tax Equalization Information:

The Tax Equalization Office is responsible for the annual true and full value tax assessment of your property within LaMoure County. The office oversees the local assessment process of the true and full value of your property. The office also contracts with local cities and townships for assessment services.

The assessment process places a true and full value on all real property.farm tax Assessment records are developed that include ownership history, property attribute information and historical market value and productive value information. This is only a part of your TOTAL taxes and not to be assumed that this value generates ALL your taxes.

There are 3 components that determine your TOTAL taxes:

  1. MILS
  2. TAXABLE VALUE – TRUE & FULL VALUE OF PROPERTY
  3. TAXING AUTHORITIES ( IE –School districts, County, City, Township, Fire, Park,)

Questions regarding how MILS and Taxing Authorities arrive at their amounts can be answered by our treasurer’s office at 701-883-6090 or auditor’s office at 701-883-6040.

The Tax Equalization Office is located in lower level of the LaMoure County Courthouse.

Farm Residence Tax Exemption form - Click Farm Tax.

Farm Exempt Letter

Staff Information:

Ms. Denice Porter, Tax Director

701-883-6021

deporter@nd.gov

202 4th Ave NE - PO Box 128

LaMoure, ND  58458

Office Hours: 

Monday - Friday 8:30AM to Noon and 1:00PM to 4:30PM

Closed for Holidays (see LaMoure County Holiday schedule)


To view property information online to include market value and recent sales, access http://northdakotaassessors.com, then click on the word "LaMoure", then on the next screen you may select from the various property searches available.  Vanguard Appraisals, Inc provided the sales analysis and reviewed information. 


 Understanding Property Taxes

Equalization

Click HERE for Parcel Data Search –    http://ndpropertytax.com/

Parcel information is the most requested and is available FREE of charge.  Questions regarding parcel information can be directed to the Tax Equalization office via email or by telephone.

Parcel information contains:

  • Owner Name
  • Property Address
  • Mailing Address
  • Taxpayer Information
  • Assessed and Taxable values
  • Property Legal Description
  • 5 year Tax History
  • Current Year & Previous Year Tax Statements

The Equalization does NOT have building or zoning information.  To inquire about getting zoning for your area, contact South Central Dakota Regional Planning Office in Jamestown, ND at 701-952-8060.  If you are currently zoned in your area, you can call our Auditor’s office at 701-883-6040 for assistance.

If you are looking for an abstract or need to get an abstract for a property located in LaMoure County, please call the Dickey County Abstract Company at 701-349-3450.  Their office is located at 121 Main Street in Ellendale, ND  58436.

For Appraisers or Real Estate Agents – Due to recent ND legislation changes and shortage of staff, we are now requiring appointments to be made ahead of time if you need to come to the court house for property information. Please call 701-883-6021 to schedule an appointment or you can send an email request to the tax office requesting an appointment.

You may also make email requests for property information by using the email addresses listed above. Please allow 24 to 48 hours to process your request.

For Mortgage Institutions and Title Offices – to request estimated tax information, please call or email the Treasurer’s office direct at 701-883-6090 – email cworrel@nd.gov

AgLand Sales:

Sales information is updated at the end of every January and July of the current year.

Copy of 2015 LaMoure County Agland Sales.pdf

Copy of 2016 LaMoure County Agland Sales.pdf

We are providing this information under the open record laws and do not guarantee its sufficiency. This office takes no responsibility for accuracy, errors or omissions of documents.

Residential Sales:

Sales information is updated at the end of every January and July of the current year.

Copy of 2016 LaMoure County Sales - ALL - WEBSITE.pdf

We are providing this information under the open record laws and do not guarantee its sufficiency. This office takes no responsibility for accuracy, errors or omissions of documents.

Tax Links:

http://www.nd.gov/tax/

Property Tax Forms/Applications:  

http://www.nd.gov/tax/user/individuals/forms--publications/property-tax/forms--instructions