Homeowners reminded of property tax relief deadline

Homeowners have until March 15 to apply for property tax relief through the owner-occupied program.

Any South Dakotan who owned and occupied a home on November 1, 2020 is eligible for this classification and its property tax reduction. Taxpayers who have previously received this reduction and still own and occupy the same home will continue to receive the property tax reduction without applying.

The 2021 valuation notices sent to taxpayers beginning March 1, 2021 indicate if the property classification is owner-occupied. Homeowners are advised to check their notices to ensure their property is...