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Services include collecting fees for property taxes and vehicle licenses (cars, motorcycles, trucks, trailers, commercial vehicles, snowmobiles, and boats); parking permit applications and issuing for individuals with a disability; and application assistance for tax reduction programs for individuals who are disabled and / or elderly(65 or older).

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, and Maintains all voter records. ​Notary Public services available. Some fees may apply. Administers all elections at the county level or above. Based on eligibility guidelines, Welfare services include Medical assistance, Utilities assistance for disconnect notices on heating bills, and Burial and funeral assistance.

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.

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.

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.

Represents the interests of the state in prosecution of adult and juvenile crime and providing legal advice and representation to the county officials, department heads, and staff. The State's Attorney Office cannot represent private parties or give them legal advice.

Auditor's responsibilities include commissioners proceedings, agendas, and records, accounting records, revenue and expense reports, voter registration and elections, Beer and liquor licenses, Figures real estate and mobile home taxes, and Handles county bid lettings. Auditor and Treasurer work in conjunction to pay county bills. Notary Public services available. Welfare's responsibilities include manages medical indigent claims, manages employee drug and alcohol testing programs, and other resources may be available upon application.

Services provided are collecting fees for property taxes and vehicle licenses (cars, motorcycles, trucks, trailers, commercial vehicles, snowmobiles, and boats), parking permits application and issuing for individuals with a disability, and application assistance for tax reduction / rebate programs for individuals who are disabled and / or elderly (65 or older).

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.

Coordinates all agencies within the jurisdiction to include public, private, and non-governmental organizations to ensure the protection of life and property in the event of threatened or actual natural disasters, terrorism, technological, and man-made events. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining the county plan for reacting to emergencies. During an actual emergency, the director coordinates the action and trains other agencies to respond to emergencies. County emergency managers can make contact with volunteer fire departments in their county when necessary. This is not an emergency first response organization. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

The Union County Veterans Service Office (VSO) educates and assists veterans and their dependents and/or survivors in applying for veterans' benefits including benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the State of South Dakota. Referrals are also made to other agencies that may have potential benefits for veterans. Areas of primary activity are obtaining military records and discharges, death/burial benefits, education benefits, home loan certificates, non-service connected pension, service connected compensation, state bonus program, survivors benefits, and veteran affairs health care. Veterans are encouraged to register their discharge information (DD Form 214, Report of Separation) with the Union County Registrar of Deeds Office.

Safe Home is a Housing First model program that involves the program components of case management, groups, monitoring, and community. It provides dignified, affordable housing and supportive services to individuals experiencing long term homelessness and alcohol dependence. It is an apartment building and is not a temporary or emergency shelter. Referrals may be made by anyone (self, friend, family, professionals).

Services provided are collecting fees for property taxes and vehicle licenses (cars, motorcycles, trucks, trailers, commercial vehicles, snowmobiles, and boats), parking permits application and issuing for individuals with a disability, and application assistance for tax reduction / rebate programs for individuals who are disabled and / or elderly (65 or older). This office 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.

The County Director of Equalization has the responsibility of ensuring all property in the county is accounted for on the tax list. They are also responsible to ensure these properties are all assessed in an equal and uniform manner. Only when the assessments of the property are fair and equal can the tax burden be distributed fair and equal. South Dakota's property tax laws are codified in various chapters of Title 10 of the South Dakota Codified Laws.

Services include collecting fees for property taxes and vehicle licenses (cars, motorcycles, trucks, trailers, commercial vehicles, snowmobiles, and boats), parking permits application and issuing for individuals with a disability, and application assistance for tax reduction / rebate programs for individuals who are disabled and / or elderly (65 or older).

Services include collecting fees for property taxes and vehicle licenses (cars, motorcycles, trucks, trailers, commercial vehicles, snowmobiles, and boats), parking permits application and issuing for individuals with a disability, and application assistance for tax reduction/rebate program for individuals who are disabled and/or elderly (65 or older).

Takes applications for building permits, administers the county zoning ordinances, and makes recommendations to the Commission for granting or denying the permits. Responsibilities include assisting with educational programs, building inspections, investigating complaints and zoning violation, modifying county ordinances, preparing annual department budget and public meeting agendas, property rezoning and platting, reviewing concentrated animal feeding operations, site plan reviews, and updating County Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission on current activities, trends, changes in law, and policies. Also manages and maintains the public drainage system to prevent flooding, erosion, and water quality issues.

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.

Services include collecting fees for property taxes and vehicle licenses (cars, motorcycles, trucks, trailers, commercial vehicles, snowmobiles, and boats), parking permits application and issuing for individuals with a disability, and application assistance for tax reduction / rebate programs for individuals who are disabled and / or elderly (65 or older).

The auditor is the keeper of the county records and acts as bookkeeper of county business. The auditor is responsible for County Commissioner meetings - including scheduling, agenda, and business follow-up, Preparing county budget, Audit bills or other claims against county and prepare warrants in payment of these bills, Figuring mil levies, and Head election officer of the county. Notary public services available. Based on eligibility guidelines, Welfare services include medical assistance and burial and funeral assistance.

The Auditor is the keeper of 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. Based on eligibility guidelines, Welfare services include medical assistance, utilities assistance for disconnect notices on heating bills, and burial and funeral assistance.

Services provided are collecting fees for property taxes and vehicle licenses (cars, motorcycles, trucks, trailers, commercial vehicles, snowmobiles, and boats), parking permits application and issuing for individuals with a disability, and application assistance for tax reduction / rebate programs for individuals who are disabled and / or elderly (65 or older).

Services include collecting fees for property taxes and vehicle licenses (cars, motorcycles, trucks, trailers, commercial vehicles, snowmobiles, and boats), parking permits application and issuing for individuals with a disability, and application assistance for tax reduction / rebate programs for individuals who are disabled and / or elderly (65 or older) and meet income guidelines.

The function of the Equalization Office is to annually value all real property in Brown County at its full and true market value, except for agricultural land, which is valued on its productivity value. This value is then used for taxation purposes but the equalization office is concerned with fair and equal market value, not taxes. Responsibilities include: Administering all state laws pertaining to the ad valorem property tax system Assisting with abatement Continuing to educate the public on the South Dakota tax system Determining tax exempt status for applicable properties Determining the taxable value of approximately 28,000 parcels. The tax base in Brown County is just over $6.5 billion Discovering, listing and valuing all real property within Brown County Linking real properties to their respective owners and placing assessed values and owners' names on the assessment roles. Types of properties included in the assessment process are: residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural classes of property Mailing all assessments notices by March 1 of each year Providing equalization between classes of property (SD Property Taxes) Testifying in court on assessment issues Working through the appeal process with review boards Other Department Programs: The office also works with: Property Tax Forms, Owner occupied applications, Discretionary formulas, Elderly and disabled assessment freezes, Mobile home registrations, Renewable energy credits, Tax moratoriums, TIF districts, and Veteran's property tax relief programs.

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.