South Dakota Lawmakers Await Governor Larry Rhoden’s Plan for Property Tax Relief Amid Growing Concerns

South Dakota lawmakers are eagerly awaiting Governor Larry Rhoden’s proposal for property tax relief, as legislators face challenges in addressing rising property taxes.

By Riley Harrington March 25, 2025 12:42 pm

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MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota lawmakers are waiting to hear what Governor Larry Rhoden has in mind to provide property tax relief. Legislators passed a bill to limit property valuation assessments over the next five years…but admit that doesn’t reduce property taxes. Republican Representative Karla Lems of Canton says an interim study committee has its work cut out for it. Most observers agree that isn’t much appetite to cut education spending or funds for local governments. Governor Rhoden says his staff is working on a plan that he says will be revealed in coming days. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.

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