North Dakota delinquent tax lists by county
Short answer: North Dakota is a deed state, so a winning bidder gets the deed itself, so a winning bid transfers ownership of the property. Counties take tax deeds and hold annual November auctions; owners can redeem before the sale. Each county publishes its own delinquent roll through the County Treasurer. Below is every North Dakota county we cover, with the live count of distressed owners in each.
Counties covered
3
Every one has its own ranked list and county-level rules page.
Flagged owners statewide
1,158
Carrying at least one distress signal in public records, refreshed daily.
Sale type
Deed
60 days after the sale.
Every North Dakota county we cover
Sorted largest first. Each county page carries the official list source, the sale rules and the live ranked list of owners under pressure right now.
| County | County seat | Population | Flagged owners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | Fargo | 190,000 | 75 |
| Burleigh County | Bismarck | 100,000 | 737 |
| Grand Forks County | Grand Forks | 74,000 | 346 |
North Dakota tax sale rules
| Tax sale system | North Dakota is a deed state. A winning bidder gets the deed itself, so a winning bid transfers ownership of the property. |
|---|---|
| Rate and cadence | Counties take tax deeds and hold annual November auctions; owners can redeem before the sale. |
| Owner redemption | 60 days after the sale. |
| Who publishes the list | The County Treasurer in each county. |
| Foreclosure path | Judicial, typically 4 to 8 months from filing to sale. |
| Deficiency after sale | Sharply restricted for residential property. |
| Local note | A 90 day pre-foreclosure notice is required before filing. |
The North Dakota delinquency clock
North Dakota delinquent tax list FAQ
Is North Dakota a tax lien or tax deed state?
North Dakota is a deed state. A winning bidder gets the deed itself, so a winning bid transfers ownership of the property. Counties take tax deeds and hold annual November auctions; owners can redeem before the sale.
Where do I find the North Dakota delinquent tax list?
Each county publishes its own list through the County Treasurer, usually as a PDF before a scheduled sale. Pick your county below for the official source plus the year-round ranked list of distressed owners in that area.
How long does an owner have to redeem in North Dakota?
60 days after the sale. That window is the single biggest thing separating a good tax-sale trade from a bad one, because it decides how long your money sits before you can act.
How many tax-delinquent properties are there in North Dakota?
Across the 3 North Dakota counties we track, roughly 1,158 properties currently carry at least one distress signal in public records, including tax delinquency, foreclosure filings, vacancy and long-distance ownership. The counts refresh daily.
Can I buy North Dakota tax-delinquent property before the auction?
Yes. The delinquency appears in the public record months before any sale is scheduled, and during that window the owner can still sell normally. That is the whole opportunity: no bidding war, an inspection is possible, and an owner with equity walks away with money instead of nothing.