The City of West Fargo offers certain incentives on residential property for its citizens. If you are a current homeowner in West Fargo or have plans to buy or build within our community, please review the list of incentives below to see if you qualify for any of the programs. For further information on any of these incentives, you may research the North Dakota Century Code (NDCC) at the following link: http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t57.html The Chapter and Section numbers are listed below each exemption.

NDCC § 57-02-08.1

If you are 65 years of age or older or if you are permanently and totally disabled on a limited income, the City of West Fargo participates in the Homestead Credit program to help you with payment of your taxes.  Qualified homeowners may receive a credit to reduce their property taxes on their home.  For further information please click on the following links:

• Homestead Tax Credit Brochure – a copy of the brochure to explain the program
• Property Tax Credits for North Dakota Homeowners and Renters – property tax guidelines
• Homestead Credit for Special Assessments – property tax guidelines for special assessments
• Physician's Certificate – needs to be completed by your primary care physician if you are under the age of 65 and applying for the permanently and totally disabled credit
• Application – this is a fill in application form

For any questions, contact Paul Fracassi, Property Appraiser, at (701) 433-5341

NDCC § 57-02-08.8 & 57-02-08(20)

If you are a Veteran of the United States Armed Services with a service connected disability of 50% or more, the City of West Fargo participates in the Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit program to help you with payment of your taxes.  Qualified homeowners may receive a credit to reduce their property taxes on their home.  For further information please click on the following links:

• Application for Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit – this is a fill in application form
• Property Tax Credit for Disabled Veterans  - Property tax guidelines
• Qualifying Veterans and Disabled Persons Confined to Use of a Wheelchair- property tax guidelines

For any questions, contact Shane Marcuson, Property Appraiser, at (701) 433-5342.

N.D.C.C. § 57-02-08(20) & 57-02-08(26)

If you or your spouse are permanently confined to a wheel chair and unable to walk without the assistances of crutches or any other device, the City of West Fargo participates in an incentive program that may allow you to qualify for a reduction on part of your property taxes.  For further information please click on the following links:

• Qualifying Veterans and Disabled Persons Confined to Use of a Wheelchair - property tax guidelines
• Application for Exemption – this is a fill in application form
• Physician's Certificate – needs to be completed by your primary care physician stating the degree of your mobility

For any questions, contact Paul Fracassi, Property Appraiser, at (701) 433-5341

N.D.C.C. § 57-02-08(22)

If you or your spouse are legally blind which is defined as visual acuity of not more than 20/200 in the better eye with correction, the City of West Fargo participates in an incentive program that may allow you to qualify for a reduction on part of your property taxes.  For further information please click on the following links:

• Application for Exemption – this is a fill in application form
• Physician's Certificate – needs to be completed by your primary care physician stating the degree of visual acuity

For any questions, contact Paul Fracassi, Property Appraiser, at (701) 433-5341

N.D.C.C. § 57-02-08(35)

If you are considering purchasing a new construction home, the City of West Fargo participates in an incentive program that may allow you to qualify for a reduction on part of your property taxes for the first two years following the initial date of occupancy.  For further information please click on the following links:

• Certain New Single Family, Condominium, and Townhouse Residential Properties – property tax guidelines
• Buyer's New Residential Construction Application – this is a fill in application form

For any questions, contact Shane Marcuson, Property Appraiser, at (701) 433-5342
Or Paul Fracassi, Property Appraiser, at (701) 433-5341

N.D.C.C. § 57-02-08(42)

If you are a contractor who is considering building new construction homes, the City of West Fargo participates in an incentive program that may allow you to qualify for a reduction on part of your property taxes for one year while the home is being constructed or marketed.  For further information please click on the following links:

• Exemption for Builders of Certain New Single Family Residential Properties – property tax guidelines
• Builder's Application to Participate – this is a fill in application form
• Builder’s New Residential Construction Annual Application – this is a fill in application form 

For any questions, contact Wanda Wilcox, City Assessor, at (701) 433-5340.

N.D.C.C. § 57-02.2

If you are a property owner who is considering a remodel or rehab on your existing home, the City of West Fargo participates in an incentive program that may allow you to qualify for a reduction on part of your property taxes for up to five years based on the increased value of the project.  For further information please click on the following links:

• Improvements to Commercial and Residential Buildings – property tax guidelines
• West Fargo City Guidelines  – additional information on the incentive 
• Remodeling Application – this is a fill in application form 

For any questions, contact Shane Marcuson, Property Appraiser, at (701) 433-5342
Or Paul Fracassi, Property Appraiser, at (701) 433-5341