Freqently Asked Questions

WHEN ARE MY TAXES DUE?

Taxes in South Dakota are due and payable the first of January. However, the first half of the property tax payments are accepted until April 30th without penalty. The second half of taxes will be accepted until October 31st without penalty.

WHEN DO TAXES BECOME DELIQUENT?

Taxes become delinquent May 1st and November 1st.

WHAT IF I MISS THE DEADLINE FOR MY TAX PAYMENT?

There is a 10% annual penalty for late payments. Please keep in mind, that taxes that are not postmarked by April 30th and October 31st, respectively are also considered delinquent. If you mail your payment on time, and the post office fails to postmark it by those dates, it will be considered a late payment. Payments made on the Minnehaha County Property Tax Website are recognized by the county as paid on the date of the on-line transaction.

WHAT METHODS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ME TO PAY MY TAXES?

You can pay your taxes by mail, use our drop box in the front of the administration building, by phone with a credit card, on-line with the Minnehaha County Property Tax Website and in person.

CAN I PAY MY TAXES WITH A CREDIT CARD?

Yes. We will accept Discover over the counter if you wish to come in and pay your taxes. We will also accept Discover, Mastercard and Visa by phone. At this point in time, credit cards will not be utilized with the Minnehaha County Property Tax Website.

IS THERE A CONVIENCE FEE FOR USING A CREDIT CARD? IF SO, HOW MUCH?

Yes, there is a fee. The fees range from $3.00 to $35.00. For a specific fee, please feel free to contact our office.

CAN I PAY MY TAXES EARLY?

Yes. You can pay your taxes in advance usually beginning December 15th. Prior to coming into pay your advance tax, please contact our office to verify that the new mill rate has been issued.

IF I PAY MY TAXES IN FULL IN JANUARY, DO I GET A DISCOUNT?

No. There are no discounts for paying your taxes early.

WHAT DO I NEED TO SEND YOU IF I'M PAYING TAXES THROUGH THE MAIL?

It would be helpful if you would send us the stub from your tax statement. However, if that has been misplaced, please include your address and payment.

WHAT HAPPENS IF APRIL 30TH OR OCTOBER 31ST FALL ON A SATURDAY, SUNDAY, OR HOLIDAY?

According to state law, if the tax due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, it is your responsibility to get your payment to our office by 5 p.m. of the last working day of the month. We will also accept payments after 5 p.m. in our drop box and will accept payments on line with the Minnehaha County Property Tax Website until midnight. Mail with postmarks of April 30th and October 31st are also acceptable.

ARE MY TAXES BASED ON THE OWNER OCCUPIED STATUS? IF NOT, HOW DO I GET IT?

For the most accurate information regarding owner occupancy, please contact the director of Equalizations Office at 605-367-4228.

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I WANT A RECEIPT FOR MY TAXES?

Receipts are provided by request only. Feel free to request it when you make your payment. If you lost your statement, you are able to obtain your current tax amount online with the Minnehaha County Property Tax Website. Otherwise, feel free to contact our office.

WHAT DO I DO IF I LOST MY TAX STATEMENT?

If you lost your statement, you are able to obtain your current tax amount online with the Minnehaha County Property Tax Website. Otherwise, feel free to contact our office.

WHERE CAN I MAIL MY TAXES?

You can mail your taxes to: Minnehaha County Treasurer 415 N. Dakota Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Reviewing Your Property Information

WILL I BE CHARGED FOR REVIEWING INFORMATION ABOUT MY PROPERTY?

There is no charge for reviewing tax information about an individual property.

CAN OTHER PEOPLE VIEW MY PROPERTY INFORMATION?

Like all public records, all property tax information is available to any individual or company that wishes to review it.

Property Assessment

WHERE CAN I FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASSESSED VALUE OF MY PROPERTY?

The county assessor is responsible for the appraisal and assessment of property. You may contact the County Assessor's office at 605-367-4228.

WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE COUNTY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE AND THE TREASURER'S OFFICE?

According to state law, the County Assessor is responsible for the appraisal and assessment of property. The Treasurer's Office is responsible for billing and collection of taxes based on assessments. The Treasurer's Office has no authority over the amount of assessment, nor can they be involved in the appraisal process.