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Taxation and GIS
The responsibility of the Equalization Director, also called the Assessment Officer, is to appraise all taxable property at a fair and equitable value.
The Equalization Director also conducts educational campaigns to fully acquaint constituents with provisions of the property tax laws and responsibilities.
If you have an organization that would like to learn more about our responsibilities, please reach out and we can get something scheduled.
Exact duties of the office are spelled out in NDCC Chapter 11-10.1 (PDF).
Office hours:
Summer Hours
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Kayla Knudson
Equalization Director
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Michelle Mooney
Residential Assessor
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Crissie Wilson
Administrative Assistant
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Taxation
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 745
Hillsboro, ND 58045
Phone: 701-636-5950
- Why does the assessor's estimate of value differ from my estimate?
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If the assessment is lower than your estimate, the property may be receiving an exemption. Also, there may be a partial assessment or no assessment on any recent improvements due to timing of the improvements. Also, the property may not have been inspected for some time. Depending upon the circumstances, the property taxes could increase significantly if the property assessment becomes adjusted to market value.
If you feel there is an error on your l assessment, please contact our office to schedule a review of your property.
- What if something is wrong the County's GIS website?
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You are always welcome to contact us if you see an error on our GIS system. Remember, we are constantly receiving documents that change parcels and names on the parcels. This system is not real time so updates do take time to reflect.
- How do I appeal my assessment?
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If you feel that your property assessment is excessive and does not represent true and full value, you need to reach out to our office for a review.
If you and the assessor cannot agree on a proper assessment, then you may appeal in two different manners. If the current year valuation is at issue, then you may appeal by attending the various equalization meetings. In order to be heard before the State Board of Equalization, you must have appeared before the local and county boards of equalization.
You may also file an abatement on your property for current and previous years' relief. You must file by November 1st of the year following the year the tax becomes delinquent. In other words, you must file by November 1st, 2009 to file for the 2007 assessment.
In either case, the burden of proof falls upon the applicant to show that the valuation is incorrect. Therefore, the applicant would need to present information showing that the assessment is not correct.