Hand County, South Dakota property tax
Typical rate, yearly bill and how it compares. Census survey 2020-2024.
Estimate my billHow Hand County compares
How Hand County changed in five years
Comparing the Census surveys for 2015-2019 and 2020-2024, which do not overlap. Bills and home values moved roughly together.
Think your bill is too high?
Divide your yearly tax by your home's market value. If your result is well above the typical 0.89% in Hand County, your assessed value may be too high or an exemption may be missing.
- Check the market value on your notice against recent sales nearby.
- Make sure every exemption you qualify for is listed, starting with the homestead exemption.
- File an appeal before the deadline. Filing is usually free or costs little.
Property tax in Hand County, in plain words
Homeowners in Hand County pay a typical 0.89% of their home's value in property tax each year. On the median home, worth about $159,300, that comes to roughly $1,413 a year. That rate is below the South Dakota figure of 1.06% and below the national figure of 0.94%.
It ranks 53rd highest of 66 counties in South Dakota by rate, and 1384th of about 3,100 nationwide. Homes here cost less than the state median of $257,400, which keeps bills lower even when the rate is similar.
Owners with a mortgage report a typical bill of $1,533, and owners without one $1,358. The gap usually reflects newer buyers paying tax on higher, more recent values, while long-time owners often have caps, senior exemptions or freezes.
South Dakota has no broad state income tax, which tends to push more of the cost of local services onto property tax. The typical bill equals about 1.9% of the county's median household income of $74,635.
Your Hand County tax offices
Two local offices handle property tax. The assessor (or appraisal district) sets your home's taxable value and handles exemptions and appeals. The treasurer or tax collector sends the bill and takes payment. Both are usually listed under the county's departments.
Search "Hand County South Dakota assessor" to find the official office. Look for a .gov or .us address.
Before paying online, check that you are on the county's own site. Private sites sometimes charge extra fees for the same payment.
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in Hand County?
The typical effective rate is about 0.89% of a home's market value per year, based on what owners report paying in the Census American Community Survey. The rates printed on bills are set by each taxing body and applied to assessed value after exemptions.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Hand County?
About $1,413 a year on the median home worth $159,300.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
These are county-wide figures. Your exact bill depends on your home's assessed value, your city, school district and special districts, and the exemptions you claim, such as a homestead or senior exemption.
Can I lower my Hand County property tax?
Make sure you have claimed every exemption you qualify for, and check your assessment notice each year. If the assessed value looks too high compared with recent sales of similar homes, you can appeal it. Our guide to appeals walks through the steps.
Is South Dakota a high property tax state?
South Dakota's typical rate of 1.06% ranks 18th highest of the 50 states and DC. The typical bill there is $2,724 a year.
How to appeal your assessment · How to read your bill · Where these numbers come from