South Dakota property tax rates by county

South Dakota · #18 of 52 · 66 counties

1.06%state benchmark

Median annual property tax $2,724 · median home value $257,400

Above the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. First half due Apr 30, Second half due Oct 31.

When it's due in South Dakota

First half	Due Apr 30 Late after May 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Second half	Due Oct 31 Late after Nov 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Late penalty	10% per annum (0.833% per month) interest on delinquent amounts (SDCL § 10-21-23, § 10-21-24)
Appeal window	deliver written appeal to local clerk by first Tuesday in April, or county board by first Tuesday in May (SDCL § 10-11-16, § 10-11-25)

First half delinquent May 1; second half delinquent November 1. Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar 2026, bills mailed January. Source: SDCL § 10-21-23, § 10-21-24, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.

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Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.