The City of Devils Lake, ND Assessing Department

Duties

The Assessing Department is tasked with the fair and equitable assessment of all property within city limits for property tax purposes, per the North Dakota State Tax Department. This department also compiles records regarding real estate transactions, new construction, renovations and handles a variety of property tax exemption and credit programs through the State of North Dakota. The Assessing Department is not responsible for any special assessments. Special assessments are a function of the Finance Department. 

Residence Revitalization Program w/ Gate City Bank

We are excited to partner with Gate City Bank again in 2025 to offer up to $1 million in low interest rate loan options for eligible home improvement projects ranging from $10,000 to $100,000.  Applications are accepted March 17, 2025 through October 31, 2025.  Please see the application for more details.

  Residence Revitalization Program Application

2025 Primary Residence Property Tax Credit

The application period for the 2025 Primary Residence Property Tax Credit will open in December of 2024.  Only online applications will be accepted.  An application closing date has not yet been set.

For more information and to complete an online application, please go to: https://www.tax.nd.gov/prc

Parcel/Property Information

To search for parcel or property information, please go to our property information website.

Devils Lake Property Information Website

2025 Property Assessments

The City of Devils Lake Assessor’s Office intends to complete an in-depth review of each residential property within a five-year period.  This review is necessary to make sure our office has accurate information for our analysis to set appropriate property values.  In 2025 the Assessor's Office will be conducting reviews of residential properties within Zone 4 of the below map, or all residential properties east of ND Highway 20 and south of US Hwy 2.   Owners in this zone can expect to receive a letter from this office in May of 2025 requesting access to the property.  You can schedule the assessment by accessing the booking page linked below.

Click HERE to schedule your 2025 Property Assessment

A review of your home requires a brief inspection of the interior and exterior by the assessor.  The purpose of the inspection is to observe and list property features that affect value and will typically take less than 20 minutes.  

If we are unable to review the interior of your property, the assessor will have to estimate the features and condition of the home to arrive at an estimated market value.  An estimate of market value may not provide an accurate determination of the market value for assessment purposes.  Assessments will be scheduled for June, July, and August between 8:00am and 4:30pm Monday through Thursday, and 8:00am to 12:00pm on Fridays, excluding holidays.  You may also call 701-662-7600 ext. 3 or email robj@dvlnd.com to schedule an appointment to have the assessor review your property.

You do not have to be in the review zone to have your property inspected.  If you wish to have your home reviewed by the Assessor, please call to schedule your inspection.