Homeowner property tax relief depends partly on choices by counties, and the debate is beginning

By: Makenzie Huber

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 1,342

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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South Dakota has two new laws intended to reduce homeowner property taxes, but one of them depends on counties opting in.

The reaction of county commissioners across the state runs the gamut from opposition to uncertainty to eager support.

Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden signed a bill into law in March permitting counties to implement up to a half-percent sales tax and use the revenue to reduce the county-imposed portion of homeowner property …

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