The City of Devils Lake, ND Assessing Department
Contact
Address
423 6th St NE, PO Box 1048
Devils Lake, ND 58301
Phone
701.662.7600 Ext. 3
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.
Duties
The City Board of Equalization meets to equalize the property tax valuations in the city and provides an opportunity for individual property owners to appear before the board regarding their property values. Those who feel that their property value is unfair may present...
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Each property's share of the property tax is based on the Assessor's value. Although the work of the assessor does not determine the total amount of taxes paid, it does affect the uniform distribution of the property tax burden. For more information regarding property taxes,...
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Homestead Tax Credit
This credit is available to people over 65 years of age or permanently and totally disabled. The credit varies based on an individual’s yearly income and total assets. An applicant’s income may not exceed $42,000 and assets may not exceed $500,000....
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