A referred measure passed by the 1961 legislature to lower the county property tax ceiling from 18 to 16 mills and lift limits on poor relief spending was defeated with 36,567 against the law [...]Read More... from On This Day | Voting[...]
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Louser drops plan to pursue property tax ballot measure
Rep. Scott Louser had a plan to eliminate property taxes on schools forever—let the state pick up the entire tab instead of making homeowners cover 27% through local levies. The Minot Republican was so confident in his approach that he commissioned his[...]
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On This Day | Council Debates Road Widths
The council passed on on first reading an ordinance repealing a 40 year old ordinance limiting paving widths to 30 feet. The old ordinance came to light as the result of a protest by [...]Read More... from On This Day | Council[...]
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On This Day | Voters Support Recreation
At a special election Tuesday, Minot citizens voted to have the city levy 2.5 mills to finance a supervised recreation program. Unofficial count of votes as of Wednesday morning was 717 yes and 262 [...]Read More... from On This Day | Voters[...]
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On This Day | Shopping For Cheaper Taxes Think Twice
With the city asking for bids on printing … we are contemplating looking for a better deal on taxes … and we feel pretty sure that we can find taxes cheaper some other places [...]Read More... from On This Day | Shopping[...]
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Williston Parks & Rec to hold election to extend sales tax
Williston voters head to the polls Tuesday with a key choice on the table: keep funding parks through a one percent sales tax or shift the burden back to property owners. Since 2012, the sales tax has helped support local recreation without[...]
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Port: Property tax reform shifts the onus back to local governments
Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s property tax proposal—with its $1,600 homeowner credit and 3% local spending cap—isn’t just about shrinking tax bills. It’s also opening the door to bigger conversations about how local government works. From calls to restructure elected offices to debates over[...]
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Voters Narrowly Say “No” to Park District Sales Tax Fieldhouse Proposal
Minot voters were nearly evenly split, but by just 25 votes, they said no to a proposed shift in how parks are funded. The measure would have added a half percent sales tax while cutting property taxes for park services by 40%.[...]
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Election Day for MAYSA Fieldhouse Half Penny Sales Tax
Today is the final day of voting for the special election to add a 1/2 cent sales tax that will be used by Minot Park District to support construction of a fieldhouse at the MAYSA arena location. The proposal includes language that[...]
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Local governments adjust to new property tax laws
North Dakota’s legislative session is in the rearview mirror, and the impact of hundreds of bills that were approved is still being assessed. That includes by county governments, getting ready for property tax changes. Of the nearly 1,100 bills introduced this year,[...]
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Port: New property tax caps are a mandate for better local government
North Dakota didn’t stumble into a property tax mess—it was built, one sprawling subdivision and generous tax abatement at a time. In this sharp commentary, the argument is clear: the state’s new 3% cap on property tax growth isn’t an attack on[...]
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Gov. Armstrong: For North Dakotans, property tax relief a big win during 2025 session
Having served six years in the North Dakota Senate and another six years in Congress, I can say from experience it’s rare to work on tax policy that helps those who need the most relief first, while also providing the greatest relief[...]
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Cities respond to new North Dakota property tax credit legislation
North Dakota homeowners are in for a financial boost next year, thanks to a new law tripling the state’s property tax credit to $1,600. It’s a big win for household budgets—but it comes with strings. The same bill caps local tax levy[...]
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New tax targeting empty homes in Canmore stirs divisions in Alberta mountain town
Canmore, Alberta is drawing a line in the snow. Starting in 2026, homeowners who leave their properties empty more than half the year will face a steep new “livability tax” — over $6,000 annually for part-timers. Town leaders say it’s a response[...]
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Property Tax Bill Signing Puts a Cap on Legislative Session
North Dakota just locked in one of the most significant property tax reforms in state history. With bipartisan support and backing from Gov. Kelly Armstrong, House Bill 1176 boosts homeowner relief and reins in local budget growth, offering lasting savings funded by[...]
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Ballot Box Bound? Louser Signals Next Fight on Property Taxes
Just as lawmakers wrapped a historic deal on property tax relief, a new chapter may already be underway. Rep. Scott Louser, despite supporting the final bill, took to the House floor to announce plans for a ballot measure that could push state-funded[...]