South Dakota Lawmakers to Tackle Property Tax Relief as Home Values Rise 40% Since 2019

South Dakota legislators are preparing to take up more than two dozen property tax relief proposals during the upcoming 2025 legislative session, which begins January 13.

By Freddi Hammer October 24, 2025 11:22 am

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PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota legislators will have their hands full considering property tax relief measures during their next session. A study committee approved more than two dozen proposals for legislative action. Among them – measures to freeze property taxes for seniors and veterans. Representative Scott Odenbach also pushed for a limit on government spending, and a return to a former legislative pledge on lottery proceeds. Home values statewide have increased more than 40 percent since 2019. The Legislative session begins January 13th. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.

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