Due to public demand the Veteran’s Service Office has moved back to his old location on the ground floor of the Fall River County Courthouse (906 N River St). A reminder that it is always best to call ahead for an appointment as the VSO must be away from the office to perform some duties. (745-5146)
Tax Notices 2018
January 17, 2018 by
Landowners in Fall River County should be receiving their tax notices in the mail this week (Jan 14th). Taxes are due in two payments. The first half is due by April 30th, the second half by October 31st.
If you do not receive your tax notice please contact the Treasurer’s Office at 605-745-5145.
Employment Opportunity: Jail Officer
January 14, 2018 by
Jailer/Correctional Officer: The Fall River County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for correctional officers. Ideal applicants are those with good moral character, in good physical condition and who are interested in serving their community as a member of the Fall River County Sheriff’s Office Team. Correctional officers, upon hire, undergo on-going training courses along with on-the-job training to prepare them to supervise inmates.
Starting wage: $12.50/hour. Shifts are day, evening and overnight, and include weekends and holidays. Benefits include paid health, vision and dental insurance; vacation, sick and personal leave and South Dakota State Retirement. Applicant must be at least 18 year of age with high school diploma or GED. Must have a valid SD drivers license and have no felony convictions. Applicants must pass a complete background investigation, interview process, and a drug screening test. No experience required. Females encouraged to apply. Submit Law Enforcement Applications to the Sheriff’s Office, 906 N. River St., Hot Springs, SD. Open until filled. [Full Position Description]
See employment page for law enforcement application.
Director of Equalization & GIS – New Location
January 8, 2018 by
The Director of Equalization’s Office (assessors) and the GIS Office have moved to their new location at 1029 N River St. This new location is located directly across the street from the courthouse in the former SD Extension and Weed & Pest Office building. There will be an open house for the public on Friday, January 19th from 2 -5 pm. 
Mill Levies and Taxes
December 19, 2017 by
Three factors are multiplied to calculate taxes:
- Your properties assessed value, this is mailed to you each year in March on your assessment notice.
- The State Factor, this is calculated by the State of South Dakota Department of Revenue and represents how close to market value property in the county is assessed.
- The Mill Levy, each tax district has it’s own set of Mill Levies for each type of property class (AG, Owner-Occupied, Non-AG). The Mill Levy represents that amount of money per every thousand dollars of assessed value that must be collected to pay for the budgets of the County, Ambulance, Fire Department, School, and City/Township (if applicable) that service that tax district.
The State Factors for taxes payable in 2018 for Fall River County are:
- 0.85 for AG
- 0.908 for Non-Ag & Owner-Occupied
So in March my assessment notice said my property was worth $100,000. My property is Owner-Occupied so my state factor is 0.908 and my tax district is #6 so my Mill Levy is 19.861. (look up here: Mill Levy Sheet 2017 (pay 2018), Hot Springs is #6, Oelrichs is #33, Edgemont is #39, your tax district will also be listed on any old tax bill)
So to figure my taxes I first divide my value by 1,000: $100,000/1,000 = $100. Then I multiply this value by my state factor and mill levy: $100 x 0.908 x 19.861 = $1,803.38 will be my taxes due in 2018.
Because taxes are calculated by multiplying three factors an increase or decrease in any of them will change your taxes. Even if your Mill Levy decreases an increase to your assessed value or state factor could still cause a tax increase. In the same way an increase to the Mill Levy may not raise taxes if your assessed value or state factor decreased.
