Burleigh County Property Tax Help: Pay Online, Search Parcels & Use the 5% Discount
Need to pay a Burleigh County tax bill, search a parcel, confirm a due date, or question your property value? Use the Auditor/Treasurer for payments, receipts, tax statements and delinquent taxes. Use Tax Equalization or the City of Bismarck Assessing Division for value, property records and assessment questions.
What you need to do right now
Most Burleigh County property tax searches are payment, discount, parcel, value, credit or delinquent-tax questions. Start here.
Fast action board
- 1Need to pay? Use Burleigh County iTax. Search by parcel number, address or subdivision, then confirm the property ID and tax year before paying.
- 2Want the 5% discount? Pay the full real estate or mobile home tax by February 15. The payment must be received or postmarked on or before the deadline.
- 3Need phone payment? Call 1-800-272-9829, use jurisdiction code 4434, and have your property number ready.
- 4Bill amount looks wrong? Use Tax Equalization for county valuation issues. Use City of Bismarck Assessing if the property is inside Bismarck.
- 5Applying for ND property tax relief? Check Primary Residence Credit, Homestead Credit, Disabled Veteran Credit and other exemptions before paying blindly.
Official pages to open
Value is set
Tax Equalization or city assessing maintains value and property records.
Taxes calculated
Certified values and mill levies create the real estate tax statement.
Treasurer collects
Auditor/Treasurer handles payments, receipts, statements and penalties.
You pay or appeal
Pay by discount/due dates or question value through the correct office.
How to search Burleigh County property tax and parcel records
Use the payment portal for tax bills and payment status. Use the assessment tools for value, property record cards, maps and building details.
| Need | Use This | Smart Search Tip |
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| Tax bill / pay balance | Burleigh County iTax | Search by parcel number, property address or subdivision. |
| Address search | Burleigh iTax address search | Enter as little as possible; using only the house number can generate options. |
| Parcel/property ID search | Burleigh iTax parcel field | Enter the full string of numbers with or without dashes. |
| Rural property value | Burleigh Director of Tax Equalization assessing site | Search selected townships/cities by parcel, legal description or property address. |
| City of Bismarck property info | Bismarck Property Information map | Enter parcel or address, then click the map point to view property details. |
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Search tax bill before paying
Tax bill lookup is about balance, tax year, penalty, discount and receipt.
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Open Burleigh County iTax. Search by parcel number, address, subdivision or property criteria. On the result page, click the desired property ID/parcel number to retrieve details.
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Use assessment tools for value questions
Do not ask the payment office to change market value.
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For rural Burleigh County property outside Bismarck, use the Burleigh County Director of Tax Equalization assessing site. For Bismarck property, use the City of Bismarck Property Information page.
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Confirm property before paying
Avoid paying a similar address or old parcel.
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Match parcel number, owner, legal description, property address, tax year, balance, special assessments, discount status and penalties. If your mortgage company pays escrow, check whether payment has already posted.
How to pay Burleigh County property tax online, by phone or mail
The biggest money-saving move is paying the full amount by February 15 if you can. The biggest mistake is relying on a late postmark or paying the wrong parcel.
Online
Use Burleigh County iTax through the official county page. Save the digital receipt after payment authorization.
Phone
Call 1-800-272-9829, use jurisdiction code 4434, and have the property number ready.
Mail payment to Burleigh County Auditor, PO Box 5518, Bismarck ND 58506. Use check, money order or cashier’s check.
| Payment / Fee | Official Detail | Practical Tip |
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| E-check under $10,000 | $3.98 processing fee per transaction | Often cheaper than card for larger bills. |
| E-check $10,000+ | $19.92 processing fee per transaction | Confirm account/routing numbers before submitting. |
| Credit card | 3.61% fee, $1.52 minimum, for online/phone card transactions | Convenient, but expensive on high-value tax bills. |
| Payment must be received or properly postmarked by deadline for discount/timeliness | Use USPS counter postmark if mailing near the deadline. | |
| Office / delivery | County says date stamps are guaranteed through drop box or personal delivery to Auditor’s Office | Best route if you are protecting the Feb. 15 discount at the last minute. |
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Confirm the property and tax year
Burleigh property search can show similar addresses and parcels.
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Before paying, match parcel number, owner, address, tax year, first/second installment, special assessments, discount status, penalty and total due.
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Choose the right deadline goal
Discount deadline and installment deadlines are different.
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Pay the full amount by February 15 for the 5% discount. Otherwise, first installment is due March 1 and second installment is due October 15.
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Save proof immediately
Useful for escrow, refinance, sale and late-payment disputes.
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If paying online, print or save the digital receipt. If paying by phone, write down the confirmation number. If mailing, keep payment proof and postmark evidence.
Burleigh County property tax dates, discount and penalty schedule
These are the dates users usually need when deciding whether to pay now, mail a check, use a card fee, or call the Treasurer.
| Date / Event | Official Meaning | What To Do |
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| December | Real estate tax statements are mailed each December and must be mailed by Dec. 26 under NDCC | Look up your bill online if you do not receive the statement. |
| February 15 | 5% discount deadline for full real estate/mobile home tax payment | Pay full amount early; protect receipt or postmark. |
| March 1 | First real estate installment due | Pay before March 2 to avoid first penalty. |
| March 2 | 3% penalty on first installment and specials | Get updated balance before paying late. |
| May 1 | 6% penalty on first installment and specials | Confirm late balance in iTax. |
| July 1 | 9% penalty on first installment and specials | Contact Treasurer if delinquency continues. |
| October 15 | Second installment due; first installment penalty schedule reaches 12% | Pay second half before Oct. 16. |
| October 16 | 6% penalty on second installment | Check updated payoff before paying late. |
How Burleigh County property tax is calculated in North Dakota
Your tax bill is not just the market value. North Dakota property tax uses taxable value, mills and taxing entities such as county, city, township, school, park and other local districts.
Simple North Dakota property tax estimate
Quick ND math: Tax owed is commonly estimated as taxable value × total mills × 0.001. A mill is one-tenth of one percent.
Value problem
Contact Tax Equalization or Bismarck Assessing. Treasurer payment staff cannot simply lower the assessed value.
Mill levy problem
Mill levies come from taxing entities. A valuation appeal does not directly challenge local budgets or tax rates.
Special assessments
City property special-assessment payoff goes to the City of Bismarck Special Assessments Department; rural special-assessment payoff goes to the County Auditor/Treasurer.
Credit problem
Primary Residence Credit, Homestead Credit and Disabled Veteran Credit can change the net burden. Check eligibility before assuming the bill is final.
North Dakota credits and exemptions Burleigh County homeowners should check
Property tax relief is not automatic in every case. Some credits require annual application, deadlines or proof through the local assessor or state tax office.
Primary Residence Credit
North Dakota says residents who own and live in a home as their primary residence may qualify for a state property tax credit. For 2026, official guidance described the PRC as potentially up to $1,600, with annual application by April 1.
Homestead Credit
For qualifying homeowners age 65+ or permanently and totally disabled, ND’s Homestead Credit depends on income. Apply through the local assessor or county director of tax equalization.
Disabled Veteran Credit
North Dakota lists this credit for veterans with a service-connected disability of 50% or greater, subject to eligibility rules and documentation.
Other exemptions
Burleigh County lists exemption paths such as wheelchair, blind, paraplegic disabled veteran, farm residence, new/expanding business and abatement forms.
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Check Primary Residence Credit first
No age or income restriction was listed for the 2026 PRC news release.
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Use the ND Primary Residence Credit page. The state says eligible homeowners must apply annually and the credit is limited to one credit per household.
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Use Tax Equalization for local credit/exemption routing
Many property tax credits connect back to the assessor or director of tax equalization.
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Contact Burleigh County Tax Equalization at 701-222-6691 if you are unsure whether a local application, state form or exemption document is needed for your parcel.
How to question a Burleigh County assessment or value
Do not wait for the tax bill if the value is wrong. Value and classification questions belong with Tax Equalization or the relevant city assessor, not the payment screen.
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Find the correct assessing office
Burleigh County and Bismarck use different property information paths.
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For properties outside Bismarck, start with Burleigh County Tax Equalization. For City of Bismarck properties, start with Bismarck Assessing.
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Collect evidence before calling
Evidence matters more than “my taxes are high.”
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Prepare comparable sales, purchase/closing statement, appraisal, photos, repair bids, incorrect square-footage proof, building details, basement/garage errors, land-use classification details and any exemption proof.
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Use equalization-board timing carefully
North Dakota appeals can move from local to county to state levels.
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North Dakota’s property tax appeal process can involve local boards, county boards and the State Board of Equalization. Ask the assessing office for the current local meeting date and filing process for your parcel.
What happens if Burleigh County property taxes stay unpaid
Late taxes are not just a fee issue. Burleigh County explains a multi-step foreclosure and tax-sale path for long-unpaid real estate taxes, specials and penalties.
| Stage | Official Meaning | What To Do |
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| Third-year delinquency risk | Property can become subject to foreclosure when taxes, specials and penalties are delinquent in the third year | Call Auditor/Treasurer before notices escalate. |
| Before June 1 | Foreclosure notice is given to owner, occupants and interested parties | Request full payoff and verify specials/interest. |
| Before August 1 | Notice of delinquent property is published in the official county newspaper | Do not wait for publication to solve it. |
| October 1 | Tax lien foreclosure date; delinquent year taxes/specials/penalties due before 5 p.m. | Pay in full or get written instructions from Auditor/Treasurer. |
| 3rd Tuesday in November | Annual sale is held if unresolved | Ask about all outstanding years and requirements before sale date. |
Burleigh County tax offices, phone numbers and map
Use the correct office: Auditor/Treasurer for tax bills and payments; Tax Equalization for value/assessment; Bismarck Assessing for City of Bismarck property records and value.
| Office | Official Detail | Use It For |
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| Burleigh County Auditor/Treasurer | 221 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501; phone 701-222-6694 | Payments, tax statements, receipts, balances, delinquent taxes, tax sale questions. |
| Mailing address for payment | Burleigh County Auditor, PO Box 5518, Bismarck ND 58506 | Mailed check, money order or cashier’s check payments. |
| Business hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Counter help, last-minute receipt/postmark alternatives and office calls. |
| Burleigh County Tax Equalization | 221 N 5th St, Bismarck, ND 58501; 701-222-6691 / 701-222-6693 | County value, rural property records, exemptions, credits, assessment questions. |
| City of Bismarck Assessing | 221 N 5th St, Bismarck, ND 58501; 701-355-1630 | Bismarck property values, property information, city assessment questions. |
| General Burleigh County | 221 N 5th St, Bismarck ND 58501; 701-222-6718 | Main county switchboard and general routing. |
Map: Burleigh County offices, 221 N 5th St, Bismarck
Use this map for the main Burleigh County office building and Bismarck city assessing location area. Confirm the department before visiting.
Official links for final action
Use these when you are ready to search, pay, check property details, apply for credits, or contact the correct office. The important rules are summarized above.
Burleigh County property tax FAQs
Short answers for payment, lookup, discount, penalty, credit, value and office questions.
QHow do I pay Burleigh County property tax online?▾
Use the official Burleigh County iTax portal. Search by parcel number, address or subdivision, then confirm parcel, owner, tax year, balance, discount, penalty and fee before paying.
QWhen are Burleigh County property taxes due?▾
The first real estate installment is due March 1 and late March 2. The second installment is due October 15 and late October 16.
QHow do I get the 5% discount?▾
Pay the full real estate or mobile home tax by February 15. Burleigh County says the payment must be received or postmarked on or before the deadline to receive the discount.
QWhat is the phone payment number?▾
Use 1-800-272-9829 and jurisdiction code 4434. A property number is required for phone payment.
QWhat are the online payment fees?▾
Burleigh County lists e-check fees of $3.98 under $10,000 and $19.92 for $10,000 or more. Credit card transactions are listed at 3.61% with a $1.52 minimum for online/phone card payments.
QWho handles tax payment questions?▾
The Burleigh County Auditor/Treasurer handles payments, receipts, balances, statements and delinquent-tax issues. Treasurer phone: 701-222-6694.
QWho handles value and assessment questions?▾
Use Burleigh County Tax Equalization for rural/county valuation issues. Use City of Bismarck Assessing for Bismarck property information and value questions.
QHow are North Dakota property taxes calculated?▾
A simple estimate is taxable value multiplied by total mills multiplied by 0.001. The final bill also depends on taxing entities, credits, exemptions, specials and penalties.
QWhat property tax credits should I check?▾
Check North Dakota Primary Residence Credit, Homestead Credit for qualifying seniors or disabled homeowners, Disabled Veteran Credit and any other exemption listed by the state or Tax Equalization office.
QIs this the official Burleigh County website?▾
No. PropertyTaxUSA.org is an independent guide. Verify payments, balances, fees, values, credits, exemptions and deadlines with official Burleigh County, City of Bismarck and North Dakota tax resources.
Bottom line
For Burleigh County property tax, split the job by office: Auditor/Treasurer for payments, statements, receipts, penalties and delinquent taxes; Tax Equalization for value, assessment, rural property records and credit/exemption routing; City of Bismarck Assessing for Bismarck property details. Pay in full by February 15 if you want the 5% discount, pay first installment by March 1, and pay second installment by October 15.
Independent guide notice: This page is informational only and is not Burleigh County, the Burleigh County Auditor/Treasurer, Tax Equalization Office, City of Bismarck, North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner, a payment processor or legal advice.