ANNOUNCEMENTS
November 20th, 2024 – The Stutsman County Commission will be accepting applications to the Stutsman County Weed Board for an unexpired position. Interested parties should submit an “Application for Appointment” to the County Auditor by 5:00 p.m., December 11, 2024. Appointment to the board will be made December 17, 2024, with the official term commencing immediately. Applications are available on this website at https://www.stutsmancounty.gov/government/get-involved/, or from the County Auditor’s Office at 511 2nd Ave SE, Ste. 102, Jamestown, ND 58401.
November 14th, 2024 – The Stutsman County Commission will be accepting nominations to the following Boards listed below. Interested parties should submit an “Application for Appointment” to the County Auditor by 5:00 p.m., December 6, 2024. Appointments to the respective boards will be made December 17, 2024, with the official term commencing on January 1, 2025. Applications are available on this website at https://www.stutsmancounty.gov/government/get-involved/, or from the County Auditor’s Office at 511 2nd Ave SE, Ste. 102, Jamestown, ND 58401.
- Stutsman County Park Board (2 positions, 3-year term)
- Buffalo Bridges Human Service Zone Board (1 position, 3-year term)
- Stutsman County Zoning Board (1 unfilled position, 4-year term, commencing immediately)
November 14th, 2024 – The Canvassing Board will meet on Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 10:00 AM to certify the results of the 2024 General Election. The Board will meet at the Stutsman County Courthouse (Board of County Commissioners Room), 511 2nd Ave SE in Jamestown.
November 6th, 2024 – Notice is hereby given that the following real estate (linked below) has been forfeited to the County of Stutsman, State of North Dakota, for delinquent taxes; that said county has taken tax deed to such property and will offer it for sale at public auction at the office of the County Auditor, 511 2nd Ave SE, Jamestown, North Dakota, on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Each parcel of real estate will be offered separately and sold to the highest bidder, but not for a sum less that the minimum sale price listed below. The purchaser will be required to pay cash for all parcels of real estate sold plus $20.00 for filing fee with the County Recorder.
October 17th, 2024 – Notice is hereby given that the Stutsman County Commission will receive written comments on proposed amendments to the Stutsman County Zoning Ordinance regarding electric, gas and liquid transmission lines. Written comments will be accepted via US Mail postmarked on or before November 15th, 2024, addressed to Stutsman County Auditor, 511 2nd Ave SE, Ste 102, Jamestown, ND 58401. Hand delivered written comments will also be accepted until 5:00 PM on November 15th, 2024, at the Stutsman County Auditor’s Office. Email and telephonic comments will be rejected. A copy of the proposed Zoning Ordinance changes can be obtained at the Stutsman County Auditor’s Office.
October 15th, 2024 – Please note that there will be a partial Courthouse closure on November 5th, 2024. All offices on the 1st floor, to include, Auditor, Recorder, Tax Equalization and Treasurer, will be closed the entire day in order for staff to assist with the 2024 General Election. Offices will reopen Wednesday, November 6th at 8:00 AM.
October 11th, 2024 – Please be advised that a test of the Stutsman County Voting System will be held October 18th, 2024, at 8:30 AM in the Stutsman County Auditor’s Office, located on first floor of the Stutsman County Courthouse, 511 2nd Ave SE, Jamestown, ND. The purpose of this test is to ascertain whether the automatic tabulating equipment will accurately count the votes cast for all offices and measures.
June 28th, 2024 – Notice is hereby given that a committee of Stutsman County Officials will meet Monday, July 1, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission Room at the Stutsman County Courthouse, 511 2nd Ave SE, Jamestown, ND 58401. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Crystal Springs Basin water levels and impact in surrounding area, as well as road damage due to recent and ongoing high winds and rain. A quorum of commissioners may be present and may potentially discuss county-related business.
June 24th, 2024 – Notice is hereby given that Stutsman County will be holding a 2024 Primary Election Recount of the City of Montpelier Measure #1 on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. The County Auditor and Recount Employees will begin reviewing ballots at 8:30 a.m. and continue until completed. The Recount Board is tentatively scheduled to meet at 8:30 a.m. on July 2, 2024, to certify the recount results. The Recount Board meeting will be held in the Commission Room located on the main level of the Stutsman County Courthouse, 511 2nd Avenue SE, Jamestown, ND.
June 5th, 2024 – The Stutsman County Commission will be accepting nominations to the following Boards listed below. Interested parties should submit an “Application for Appointment” to the County Auditor by 5:00 p.m., June 28, 2024. Appointments to the respective boards will be made July 2, 2024, with the official term commencing immediately. Applications are available on our ‘Get Involved‘ page or from the County Auditor’s Office at 511 2nd Ave SE, Ste. 102, Jamestown, ND 58401.
- Stutsman County Zoning Board (1 positions, 4-year term)
- James River Valley Library Board (1 position, 3-year term)
May 16th, 2024 – Please be advised that a test of the Stutsman County Voting System will be held May 24, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. in the Stutsman County Auditor’s Office, located on first floor of the Stutsman County Courthouse, 511 2nd Ave SE, Jamestown, ND. The purpose of this test is to ascertain whether the automatic tabulating equipment will accurately count the votes cast for all offices and measures.
May 14th, 2024 – The Stutsman County Commission will be accepting applications to the Central Valley Health District Board for an unexpired business professional position. Interested parties should submit an “Application for Appointment” to the County Auditor by 5:00 p.m., June 14, 2024. Appointment to the board will be made June 18, 2024, with the official term commencing immediately through June 30, 2027. Applications are available on our ‘Get Involved‘ page or from the County Auditor’s Office at 511 2nd Ave SE, Ste. 102, Jamestown, ND 58401.
May 13th, 2024 – The Recorder’s Office will be unable to record any documents on Tuesday, May 21st due to a planned server migration. Recordings will resume on Wednesday, May 22nd.
May 2nd, 2024 – The Stutsman County Commission will be accepting nominations to the following Boards. Interested parties should submit an “Application for Appointment” to the County Auditor by 5:00 p.m., May 31, 2024. Appointments to the respective boards will be made June 4, 2024, with the official term commencing on July 1, 2024. Applications are available on our ‘Get Involved‘ page or from the County Auditor’s Office at 511 2nd Ave SE, Ste. 102, Jamestown, ND 58401.
- County Coroner (1 Position, 5-Year Term) – Applicant must be a licensed physician under NDCC 43-17; an advanced practice registered nurse or registered nurse licensed under NDCC 43-12.1; a physician assistant licensed under NDCC 43-17 or any other qualified individual as determined by the state forensic examiner.
- Housing Authority (1 Position, 5-Year Term) Applicant cannot own or manage property that receives income from HUD or be a direct relative of someone who owns property supported by HUD.
- Jamestown City Planning Commission (1 Position, 5-Year Term)
- Stutsman County Zoning Board (3 Positions, 4-Year Term)
- James River Valley Library Board (1 Position, 3-Year Term)
January 26th, 2024 – The total mill levies for Jamestown Public School District included on the 2023 Real Estate and 2024 Mobile Home Tax Statements mailed in December 2023, are incorrect. An extra levy of 3.25 mills was inadvertently included on the original statements. Amended statements were mailed on January 24-25, 2024.
If you have already made your payment(s) on any parcels within Jamestown Public School District, you will be receiving a refund check for the overpayment. You may calculate the approximate amount of your refund or difference between the two statements by taking the net taxable value of your property from the amended statement and multiplying it by 0.00325. The taxable value is found on the left-hand side of the tax statement, about 2/3 of the way down the page. Below is an example of the calculation on a residence and commercial or agricultural land parcel with a true and full value of $150,000.
- Residential parcel: $6,750 taxable value x 0.00325 (3.25 mills) = $21.94
- Commercial or Ag parcel: $7,500 taxable value x 0.00325 (3.25 mills) = $24.38
If you have applied for Homestead or Veteran’s Credit or have an approved abatement with the Auditor’s Office, your statement will be amended again to reflect the change. If you have made your payment on any parcel with a pending abatement application, you may receive more than one refund check.
January 3rd, 2024 – Do you own a home (house, mobile home, town home, or condo) in ND and call it your primary residence? If so, you may be eligible to receive up to a $500 credit against your 2024 property tax obligation. The Primary Residence Credit (PRC) was established during the 2023 Legislative Session under House Bill 1158. The credit provides all North Dakota homeowners with the option to apply for a state property tax credit through the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner.
There are No Age Restrictions or Income Limitations for this credit.
Application window is January 1st – March 31st, 2024. For more information you can visit https://www.tax.nd.gov/prc.
