The industrial commission may establish a program or programs to provide housing for persons of low or moderate income, through the acquisition of residential real property and related personal property or interests therein through purchase, lease, gift, grant, bequest, or otherwise to maintain, repair, improve, sell, or convey leasehold interests in that real and personal property to, or for the benefit of, persons of low or moderate income. Property acquired under this section is subject to property and special assessment taxes in a manner consistent with and equal to other property of equal value within the respective taxing districts where the property is located. Taxes on any property acquired under this section must be paid in a timely manner for any year or pro rata portion of a year by any housing authority or housing acquisition organization holding title to the property.
N.D.C.C. § 54-17-07.10