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Property Tax Reduction for Municipal Taxes | South Dakota Department of Revenue

Resource Name:Property Tax Reduction for Municipal Taxes | South Dakota Department of Revenue

address

445 E. Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501

Eligibility

Must be aged 65 and over or disabled as defined by the Social Security Act. Must own the property and have resided in the property for at least 5 years. Un-remarried widow/widowers of persons previously qualified may still qualify. Income limits apply.

Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm (CT), Monday - Friday
605-773-3311

Voice

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Main Phone

Application process

Forms available on the website and at local county courthouses. Applications must be submitted annually to your local county treasurer's office on or before April 1st.

Service area

Pennington County, SD

Other Information

Age Group

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Older Adults (65+)
  • Adults (25-64)

Payment Options

  • Free
Reduces city property taxes the year following an application. Property is the house, garage, and the lot upon which it sits or one acre, whichever is less. The amount of tax reduction is based on a graduated scale depending on income. Currently this program is only available in Rapid City as Rapid City has passed ordinances allowing the reduction.

Last Assured

11/05/2025

Providing organization

South Dakota Department of Revenue

To serve South Dakotans and to support government services by collecting all taxes required by law, supporting motor vehicle requirements, and regulating the gaming industry and state's lottery to raise revenue for government programs.