South Dakota Property Tax Exemptions
Every verified statewide exemption in South Dakota, with eligibility cited to statute and estimated savings. Local-option programs your county or city may add are out of scope — confirm those with your assessor.
Data as of July 2026.
Programs at a glance
| Program | For | Mechanism | Benefit | Scope | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled | Senior (65+) Exemption | Assessment freeze | Assessment freeze | All taxes | Apply with the county treasurer by April 1. |
| Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption | Disabled Veteran Exemption | Value reduction | $200,000 | All taxes | Apply with the county director of equalization/assessor by November 1. |
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Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules and amounts are summarized from official statutes and state tax-agency sources as of each program's verified date and can change by legislative session. Dollar figures are estimates derived from Census ACS county tax data, not actual bills. Confirm your eligibility and current amounts with your county assessor before relying on anything here.