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Assess all real estate property in the county for assessment / tax purposes. As required by Statute the assessed value must be at or near market value. This office also answers questions pertaining to floodplains.

Code enforcement serving rural Pennington County (Rapid City Limits not served, except for tattoo, ABD body piercing establishments), inspections such as body piercing establishments for public health and safety, inoperable vehicles, grass over 12 inches/weeds, pet feces, junk/debris, and dangerous or unsafe situations.

Investigates deaths that are not clearly due to natural causes, such as sudden, unexpected, or unnatural deaths. Determines the cause and manner of death through investigations, which may include autopsies, scene examinations, and witness interviews. Additionally, identifies the deceased, notifies next of kin, and ensures proper release of personal effects.

The Register of Deeds Office is the vital records library for the county. The office records deeds, mortgages, assignments & addendums to mortgages, satisfactions, easements, UCC's, affidavits, plats, military discharges, powers of attorney, miscellaneous records, etc. The office files Federal Tax Liens, SD Sales Tax Liens, Reemployment Assistance Compensation Liens, UCC's, Fictitious Business Name Registrations, Mechanic's Liens, Locations Notices, etc. The office issues Marriage Licenses, Certified copies of Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates, Military Discharges, and certified copies of recorded documents, credit searches on Federal Tax Liens, Sales Tax Liens and Unemployment Tax Liens. The office maintains files of birth, death, marriage, military discharges, burial records, Federal Tax Liens, Sales Tax Liens, and Reemployment Assistance Compensation Liens. The Register of Deeds office works closely with the public, as well as other governmental municipalities, planning and zoning offices, land title companies, banks and other financial institutions, land surveyors, real estate businesses; and various state departments and agencies, including, but not limited to, the South Dakota Secretary of State's office, the South Dakota Department of Health, the South Dakota Department of Revenue, and the South Dakota Department of Transportation.

This office is the keeper of the County records and acts as a bookkeeper of County business. The Auditor is responsible for County Commissioner meetings including scheduling, agenda, business follow-up, Preparing the County's budget, Audit bills or other claims against the County and prepare the warrants in payment of these bills, Figuring the mil levy, and Head election officer of the County. Notary Public services available. Some fees may apply. Also issues drivers licenses. Only accepts driver license applications/documents for licensing, then issues a paper permit (cards are printed in Pierre then mailed to the applicant weeks later). Cannot process new CDL applicants or non-citizens. Now available in Spanish: driver license application, study manuals and written test. Driving part of the test is still given via English as the spoken language. Based on eligibility guidelines, Welfare services include medical assistance and burial and funeral assistance.

The Equalization Office assesses all properties in the county for property taxation purposes, issues building permits in the county and small towns, is the planning and zoning office for the county, and answers questions pertaining to floodplains.

Purpose is to locate, identify, and appraise all taxable property, in accordance with state laws and administrative procedures, while maintaining current information on the ownership and characteristics of property. Prepares and certifies the assessment roll and individual property assessments in accordance with state law. Regulates land use and development within a county, ensuring orderly growth and protecting property values. Issues building permits, 911 addresses, and assist with applications for plats, conditional use permits, and variances. ​

The Dewey County Sheriff's Department protects the rights of the citizens within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attacks, to be secure in their possessions and to live in peace. Services include 911 services, mental health holds, county jail, and burning bans.

The Pennington County 24/7 Sobriety Program is an alternative to jail and serves as an alternative sentencing option for the court. The program is used as a bond condition, sentence condition, or as part of probation or parole. The program may also be used as a tool for the Department of Social Services for child custody issues.

Auditor services include auditing of all financial records of the County, apportioning of taxes collected by the Treasurer to be disbursed to the Schools, Cities, and other special assessment entities, County accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budgets, and tax levy, Beer and liquor licensing, County liens, Recorder of the minutes for the Board of County Commissioners, Maintains all voter records, and Administers all elections at the county level or above. ​Notary Public services available. Some fees may apply. Based on eligibility guidelines, Welfare services include medical assistance and burial and funeral assistance.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others. Provides transportation to VA appointments for veterans through the Disabled American Veterans Transportation Program. Veterans scheduling a ride should call 3 business days before appointments to allow for time to arrange drivers.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

Based on eligibility guidelines, office provides Indigent Medical Expenses, Indigent Burial Expenses, and General poor relief Applicant is required by law to repay the county for assistance given, per SDCL 28-14. County is payer of last resort.

Regulates land use and development within a county, ensuring orderly growth and protecting property values. Issues building permits, 911 addresses, and assist with applications for plats, conditional use permits, and variances.

Controls state and local noxious weeds, responds to infestation complaints, and recommends control measures. Also helps communities control mosquitos to prevent diseases such as West Nile.

County office responsible for auditing all accounts and maintaining all financial records in and for the county, Clerk for the Board of County Commissioners, Liquor licenses and permits, Elections, and voter registration. Notary Public services available. $10.00 per seal, cash only.

Offers services to eligible voters. Registration of new voters, updates to existing voters and verification of voter data. Administers elections on behalf of the county. Point of contact for the county commission, serving as their clerk during meetings and in compiling data for their use. Arranges the agenda and appointments. Administers the county level indigent care for those who can not afford treatment. Specific criteria is in statute for what is eligible and ineligible. Manages the mental health budget for when people receive treatment but can not afford to do so on their own. Programming is contracted with Community Counseling Services of Huron.

Purpose is to locate, identify, and appraise all taxable property, in accordance with state laws and administrative procedures, while maintaining current information on the ownership and characteristics of property. Also, this office prepares and certifies the assessment roll and individual property assessments in accordance with state law.

​ The purpose of the Office of Emergency Management is to provide workable plans to keep the continuity of federal, state, and local governments during time of disaster or extreme emergency. Accordingly, the Emergency Management Office conducts hazard analysis and develops and updates plans for emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and hazard mitigation. Specifically, the office establishes, implements, maintains, tests, and evaluates operational systems for responding to emergencies. This means that it is the responsibility of the Office of Emergency Management to coordinate response and recovery activities of departments and organizations involved in providing emergency services, and it is also in charge of a large number of volunteers who are used in providing these services. The office is the principal source of information on emergency management, including the identification of training needs and developing and providing training programs. Finally, the Emergency Management Office assists all county agencies in obtaining surplus governmental properties. County Emergency Managers can make contact with law enforcement, EMS, and volunteer fire departments in their County.

Elected officials who oversee the administration and policy-making of county government. Responsible for managing the county's budget, enacting local laws and ordinances, and representing county interests at the state and federal levels. They also oversee various county services and departments.

Services include issuing marriage licenses, land records from the late 1800's to present, vital records including birth, death, and marriage, and recording of all documents pertaining to real estate such as: plats, deeds, mortgages, and contracts. This office also issues drivers licenses. Information on Applying for a Driver's License: Only accepts driver license applications/documents for licensing, then issues a paper permit (cards are printed in Pierre then mailed to the applicant weeks later). Cannot process new CDL applicants or non-citizens. Now available in Spanish: driver license application, study manuals and written test. Driving part of the test is still given via English as the spoken language.

This office is responsible for oversight of county government; care and preservation or sale of all county property; audit of accounts; levying taxes; construction and repair of bridges and highways; purchase or acquire grounds for courthouse, jail, or other building sites; equalize the assessment roll of the county in the manner provided by law; supervise the fiscal concerns of the county and secure management; and establish and make revisions to ordinances for zoning, solid waste and water management.

The Harding County Sheriff's Department protects the rights of the citizens within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attacks, to be secure in their possessions and to live in peace. The County Sheriff is also the contact mental health holds, burning bans, county jails/correctional facilities and fingerprinting (call for specifics).

Responsible for maintaining and managing the county's road and bridge network, ensuring safe and efficient transportation for residents and visitors. This includes tasks like road construction, pavement rehabilitation, snow and ice removal, bridge maintenance, and traffic control.

Elected officials who oversee the administration and policy-making of county government. Responsible for managing the county's budget, enacting local laws and ordinances, and representing county interests at the state and federal levels. They also oversee various county services and departments.