Frequently Asked Property Tax Questions

House When will I receive my property tax bill?

Property tax bills are mailed at the beginning of January. As a courtesy, a tax bill will be mailed to the owner of record shortly thereafter. Depending on when the property is transferred to the new owner after the sale of a property, the new owner should contact their title company or review their closing statement to determine who is responsible for paying the taxes. Unpaid taxes will continue to accrue interest against the property.

When are my property tax payments due?

Taxes in South Dakota are due and payable by January 1. Payments can be made in two installments. The first half installment of property tax payments are accepted through April 30 without penalty. The second half of taxes are accepted through October 31 without penalty.

When do my taxes become delinquent?

If payment of the first installment of property taxes is not paid by April 30, the taxes become delinquent on May 1. If payment of the second installment of taxes is not paid by October 31, those taxes become delinquent on November 1.

What if I miss the deadline for payment?

There is a 10 percent annual penalty for late payments. Please keep in mind that tax payments not postmarked by April 30 and October 31, respectively, are 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. The date on the online payment confirmation is recognized by the county as the date of payment.

What methods of payment may I use 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, online with the property tax payment site, as well as 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 for payment by phone and by mail. Credit cards are not accepted for online payment of property taxes at this time.

Is there a convenience fee for using a credit card?

Credit card fees vary according to the type of credit card a customer chooses to use. For information about a specific fee, please feel free to contact our office.

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, property tax information is available to any individual or company who wishes to review it.

Locations To Serve You

Where can I pay my bill in person?

There is one office where you can pay your property tax bill in person:

Minnehaha County Treasurer
415 N. Dakota Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57104-2465
(605) 367-4211

Property Assessment

Where can I find information about the assessed value of my property?

The County Director of Equalization, often referred to as the assessor, is responsible for the appraisal and assessment of all property for the purpose of determining real estate taxes. You may contact the county director of equalization at (605) 367-4228. The Minnehaha County Director of Equalization Office is located in the Minnehaha County Administration Building at 415 N. Dakota Ave.

What is the relationship between the county assessor's office and the county treasurer's office?

According to South Dakota Codified Law, the director of equalization is responsible for the appraisal and assessment of property for the purpose of taxation. Once the director of equalization has determined all of the assessed values, the county auditor will then determine what the tax liability will be for each taxpayer. The treasurer's office is then responsible for the billing and collection of taxes. Therefore, the treasurer's office has no authority or responsibility in the appraisal or assessment process or in determining tax amounts.