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Traill County Board of Equalization hears appeals, grants some exemptions and approves 2026 valuations
Summary
The Board of Equalization met June 2 to review exemptions and valuations; the board approved certain late general and farm-resident exemptions, denied others, and adopted the 2026 abstract of assessment with township and city totals.
The Traill County Board of Equalization convened at 9:09 a.m. on June 2 to review taxable-value reports, exemptions and special considerations for 2026. Tax Director Kayla Knudson presented the department's reports and answered appellants' questions regarding valuation and classification.
Public commenters raised issues about charitable-use exemptions, ag classification and farm-resident exemptions. The board approved two late general exemptions (Basil Almquist and Harmonie DeFord) and approved a long list of farm-resident exemptions filed after township boards met; it denied some farm exemptions that did not meet requirements. The board also approved the 2026 valuations as presented and adopted the 2026 Abstract of Assessment listing township and city totals (grand totals shown as True & full Value: $1,557,208,720; Assessed Value: $778,604,389; Taxable Value: $75,108,284).
Tax Director Knudson told appellants that an exemption for a 501(c)(3) requires that the property be used primarily to carry out the charitable purpose; she also said appellants may file abatements or appeal to the State Board for further review.
