Williams County
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Williams County, North Dakota
Williams County Clerk
205 East Broadway
Williston, North Dakota 58801
Tel: 701-577-4547
County Website: Williams county
Assessor Website: Williams county assessor
Williams County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Once you receive your yearly property tax assessment letter, you have a certain amount of time known as the appeal window to contact your tax assessor's office and file an official property tax appeal.
- It generally lasts for 2-3 months following the release of new property appraisals (or the property tax due date).
- Once you've decided to file an appeal, look up your local local tax assessor's office and request a property tax appeal form.
- Your assessor's office will also be able to give you details about due dates, supporting documentation needed, and other information.
- When you submit a property tax appeal, your goal is to convince the assessor and the appeal review board that your house is actually worth less then the assessor says it is worth.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Williams county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Williams county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Williams county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Williams county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Williams county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Williams county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Williams county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Williams county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Williams county North Dakota tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Williams County
Homes in Williams county have a median home value of $252,871.
Williams county home values are ranked 3 out of 53 counties in the state of North Dakota for median home price. The average median home value in North Dakota is $123,933. Benson county has the lowest median price at $76,046. McKenzie county has the highest median price at $284,051.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Williams county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~94%.
The median household income in Williams county is $79,508.
Compared to the state of North Dakota and the United States, Williams county's median household income is higher than the state of North Dakota's average median household income of $62,257 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Williams county's population has grown from 21,129 in 1990 to 40,950 in 2020, an increase of 94% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of North Dakota's population has grown from 638,800 in 1990 to 779,094 in 2020, an increase of 22% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Williams county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for North Dakota and the United States.
Williams County North Dakota Cities
Alkabo, Appam, Bonetraill, Hamlet, Mcgregor, Springbrook, Temple, Trenton, Wheelock, Zahl
Williams County North Dakota Zipcodes
58755 / 58795 / 58801 / 58830 / 58843 / 58845 / 58849 / 58852 / 58853 / 58856 /
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