Reminder! The deadline to file an appeal on your property value is April 7^th.  The property valuation you received this March will be used to calculate your taxes in January 2027.  You cannot appeal your taxes only your assessment value.

You need to file a written appeal with the county before the deadline (postmarks count).

Contact: [email protected] or 605-745-5136

A school land lease auction will be held at the Fall River County Court House (3^rd floor meeting room), Hot Springs SD, on March 31, 2026 at 1:30PM (MT).

A list of tracts available for lease may be obtained at the Fall River County Auditor’s Office or by contacting the Office of School & Public Lands, 500 E Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD  57501-5070 or phone (605)773-3303.  You may also visit the SPL website sdpubliclands.sd.gov.

Phone bidding will be allowed on a recorded conference line at 1-848-777-1212 with access code 18892020#. Disabled individuals needing assistance should contact the Office of School and Public Lands at least 48 hours in advance of the auction to make any necessary arrangements.

2026 Fall River Leases for Auction:

Lease: 20260043 (E1/2, Sec 11, Twp 11S, Rg 6E) 320 Acres, 88.763 AUMS
Min Per Acre: 7.94, Annual Rental: 2,540.80, Current Lessee: Dunbar Ranch LLC
Parcel Number: 43000-01106-111-00

Lease: 20260044 (W1/2, Sec 24, Twp 11S, Rg 6E) 320 Acres, 114.0 AUMS
Min Per Acre: 10.20, Annual Rental: 3,264.00, Current Lessee: Dunbar Ranch LLC
Parcel Number: 43000-01106-242-00

Lease: 20260045 (NW1/4, N1/2SW1/4, SE1/4, Sec 36, Twp 9S, Rg 8E) 400 Acres, 120.141 AUMS
Min Per Acre: 8.60, Annual Rental: 3,440.00, Current Lessee: Juniper Cattle Co LLC
Parcel Number: 03000-00908-362-00