Black Hills counties among first to adopt new sales tax option for homeowner property tax reduction

By: Makenzie Huber

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 980

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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At least four South Dakota counties — including three in the Black Hills — have decided to implement sales taxes to lower property taxes for homeowners, while several more plan to consider it later or let voters decide in November.

The opportunity stems from a new state law that took effect July 1, giving counties in the state their first chance to impose a sales tax (the state and cities already have that authority). …

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