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Property Tax Exemptions & Credits

There are several property tax exemptions that may be available for qualifying residential and commercial properties.

For information on Renaissance Zones or Tax Increment Financing (TIF), contact the City of Fargo Planning Department.

The City of Fargo has several tax exemptions and credits available. Scroll down to view the options and click the links below for more information and to print the application(s).

If you have any questions, contact the City of Fargo Assessment Department.

Credits

Disabled Veteran Credit

Available to veterans of the United States armed forces with a service connected disability of 50% or higher who have been discharged under honorable conditions.

Learn more about the Disabled Veteran's Tax Credit.

Homestead Credit

Available to low-income senior citizens and totally disabled individuals.

Learn more about the Homestead Tax Credit.

Exemptions

General Exemption Form

Use this form for properties that may be eligible for exemption for the following exemptions only:

Blind
Charitable/Hospital/Nursing Homes
Day Care
Fraternity/Sorority/Fraternal Organizations
Group Homes
Hospital/Nursing Home Development Land
Paraplegic
Public Parking Structures
Religious or Religious Schools
Religious Development Land
Wheelchair

Online Exemption Form General Exemptions Only

Printable Exemption Form

Remodeling

Available to any improvement to a property at least 25 years old on residential property and remodeled commercial property.

Residential and Apartment Property
A five (5) year exemption for value added due to remodeling and additions to buildings 25 years old and older.
Commercial Property
A five (5) year exemption for value added due to remodeling and additions to buildings 25 years old and older. Additions that exceed the existing value of the building must be reviewed by the Economic Development Incentives Committee, but all are subject to Fargo City Commission approval.

View and print the Remodeling Exemption application.

Residential New Construction for Builders

Available to the builder of unoccupied property.

Learn more about the Residential New Construction for Builders exemption.

Residential New Construction for Owners

Available to the first property owner after the builder.

Learn more about the Residential New Construction for Owners exemption.

Economic Incentives Development Policy

Available to existing businesses that are expanding or new to the community and creating jobs.

Learn more about the exemptions available to New or Expanding Industries.