Lisbon, Ransom County, North Dakota Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Lisbon, North Dakota
Median Lisbon, North Dakota effective property tax rate: 1.40%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the North Dakota state median of 1.20%.
Median Lisbon, North Dakota home value: $131,800
Median annual Lisbon, North Dakota tax bill: $1,553, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Ransom calculated?
Property taxes in Lisbon, North Dakota are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Lisbon's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Lisbon, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Lisbon, Ransom County, North Dakota Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.4%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,845
$1,712
How Does the Lisbon Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Lisbon property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Lisbon's median effective tax rate of 1.40% — based on actual property records in Ransom County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment process uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Lisbon's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Lisbon’s median effective tax rate is higher than North Dakota’s 1.20% median rate, and the typical property tax bill is $1,553, which is $847 lower than the national median bill of $2,400. Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Lisbon, but the median bill is $1,553 in 58054.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Lisbon.
About Lisbon Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Lisbon, Ransom, North Dakota
Lisbon's median effective property tax rate of 1.40% is higher than the North Dakota state median of 1.20% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Ransom County base levy combined with local school district levies and special assessment districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Lisbon. Homeowners in ZIP code 58054 carry a median effective rate of 1.40%, while those in the same ZIP code also pay 1.40%. This reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Ransom County. Understanding where you live in Lisbon can still make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Lisbon homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before April 15, 2026.
If your estimated bill seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Lisbon, Ransom County, North Dakota
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Lisbon's effective property tax rate to other cities in North Dakota and the median property tax rates in North Dakota and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Lisbon Tax Rate
1.40%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Ransom County Tax Rate
1.35%
Median Effective North Dakota Tax Rate
1.20%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Lisbon, Ransom County, North Dakota
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58054 | 0.60% | 0.96% | 1.40% | 1.70% | 1.83% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Lisbon, Ransom County, North Dakota
When examining property taxes in Lisbon, North Dakota, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Ransom County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Ransom County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of March.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. For Lisbon, the median home price is $131,800, with a median tax bill of $1,553. The highest median home price is in 58054 at $131,800.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Lisbon, Ransom County, North Dakota
Source: Ownwell
$53,900
$112,650
$171,400
Median Lisbon Market Value
$131,800
Median Ransom County Market Value
$111,600
Median North Dakota Market Value
$244,000
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Lisbon, Ransom County, North Dakota
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58054 | $44,200 | $78,100 | $131,800 | $195,850 | $278,140 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Lisbon, Ransom County, North Dakota
Property tax bills in Lisbon are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set by taxing authorities. When a property’s market value is determined, that value is used to calculate the tax bill after any applicable exemptions or adjustments are applied. For homeowners, this means the amount owed can change if the home’s value changes or if local tax rates are adjusted.
The median home price in Lisbon is $131,800, which helps show the base used in the tax calculation. Property tax bills can vary widely, with the 25th percentile at $904, the 75th percentile at $2,534, and the 90th percentile at $3,590. The median tax bill in the ZIP code with the highest and lowest median bill is $1,553. Compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and national median property tax bill of $2,400, homeowners in Lisbon may see bills that are lower or higher depending on their assessed value and local rates.
Median Lisbon Tax Bill
$1,553
Median Ransom County Tax Bill
$1,331
Median North Dakota Tax Bill
$2,769
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Lisbon, Ransom County, North Dakota
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58054 | $401 | $904 | $1,553 | $2,534 | $3,590 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | April 15 |
Links | |
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| Ransom Tax Assessor | |
| Website | ndpropertytax.org |