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South Dakota Coalition Fails to Get Ballot Measure on Contentious Property Tax Law

South Dakota Coalition Fails to Get Ballot Measure on Contentious Property Tax Law

by Phil Hall | Jun 29, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A coalition of South Dakota groups seeking to create a ballot referendum on a contentious new property tax relief law has failed to gather enough signatures to put the measure up for a public vote. SDPB reports South Dakotans for Fair Taxes tried to get public input...
South Dakota Coalition Fails to Get Ballot Measure on Contentious Property Tax Law

New Initiative Seeks to Abolish Property Taxes in South Dakota

by Phil Hall | Mar 17, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A new initiative has begun to push for the eradication of property taxes in South Dakota. KOTA reports Abolish Property Taxes South Dakota is circulating a petition that will create a ballot referendum designed to end property taxes in the state. The group will need...
South Dakota Senate Rejects Property Tax Exemption Increase for Disabled Veterans

South Dakota Senate Rejects Property Tax Exemption Increase for Disabled Veterans

by Phil Hall | Feb 23, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The South Dakota Senate rejected a bill that would have expanded the property tax exemption for permanently and totally disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. KOTA reports Senate Bill 126, which would have increased the exemption level from $200,000 to...
South Dakota Candidate for Governor Proposes 2-Year Property Tax Waiver for First-Time Homebuyers

South Dakota Candidate for Governor Proposes 2-Year Property Tax Waiver for First-Time Homebuyers

by Phil Hall | Jan 9, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A candidate for the Republican nomination for governor of South Dakota is proposing a two-year waiver on property taxes for first-time homebuyers plus a $400 annual property tax credit to all other homeowners. South Dakota Searchlight reports Dusty Johnson, who is...
South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures

South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures

by Phil Hall | Dec 9, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

South Dakota is the latest state to tackle the question of rising property taxes, with a new conflict arising between its governor and legislators on how to achieve that goal. Property tax payments across the state increased by nearly 40% during the past four years....
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