Scranton Property Tax Quick Facts
- Location
- Scranton, North Dakota
- Bowman County
- Assessed By
- the Bowman County assessor
How to Appeal Property Taxes in Scranton
Check your assessment
Enter your Scranton address for a free 60-second check. We compare your assessed value against comparable sales and neighborhood data.
Get your evidence packet
If over-assessed, pay $45 for a complete appeal packet with comparable sales, equity analysis, and pre-filled forms for Bowman County.
File your appeal
Submit your appeal to Bowman County. Our filing guide walks you through every step.
About the Scranton Property Market
Scranton is a city located in Bowman County, North Dakota. Every property inside the Scranton city limits is assessed by the Bowman County assessor, which applies North Dakota property tax rules uniformly across the county.
Because Scranton property values are set at the county level, the same assessment rules apply to homes throughout the city. Homeowners who believe their Scranton home is over-assessed have the right to file a appeal directly with Bowman County.
North Dakota allows the assessor to defend or adjust the assessed value during a appeal, so Scranton homeowners should build a strong evidence-based case before filing — which is exactly what ProtestMax generates for $45.
Scranton Property Market Context
As a city in North Dakota, Scranton inherits the state's assessment framework — which shapes how over-valuations occur and how homeowners can fight them.
North Dakota market character
North Dakota effective rates are moderate at around 1.0%, and the state assesses residential at 9% of true and full value. Oil-boom towns in the Bakken have produced volatile appraisal cycles that often lag market realities.
How North Dakota handles appeals
North Dakota homeowners appeal to the local Board of Equalization, then the county Board, then the State Board. The three-step structure gives ample opportunity to resolve with evidence.
When to file in Scranton
Local boards meet in April. File before the meeting or attend in person to present your case.
Common Scranton Property Types
Scranton homeowners typically file protests across these property categories:
Single-family homes
The most common residential type and the dominant protest category.
Condominiums
Common in denser parts of the city and near employment centers.
Townhouses
Attached-home neighborhoods in newer subdivisions.
Small multi-family
Duplexes and 2-4 unit buildings assessed as income property.
Commercial
Retail, office, and small commercial along major corridors.
ProtestMax supports all of the above property types in Scranton. Each appealpacket is tailored to the property's classification and uses comparable sales from Scranton and surrounding Bowman County neighborhoods.