The mill levies for the 2017 taxes (payable in 2018) have been released. Most total mill levies dropped again this year with only 3.6% seeing an increase. The greatest total mill increase was on AG classified property within Oelrichs which saw a 2% change.  Mill Levy Sheet 2017 (pay 2018)

School District

The Oelrichs and Hot Springs School levies decreased again this year; Oelrichs from 7.998 to 7.498 (Owner-Occupied) and Hot Springs from 8.235 to 7.852 (Owner-Occupied). The Edgemont School levy increased for AG class property from 6.155 to 6.3 but decreased slightly for Owner-Occupied and Non-AG properties.

County

The County mill levy decreased about 0.16 mills for every tax district.

Fire District

The following Fire Districts saw in increase in their mill levy this year:

• The Ardmore Fire District mill levy increased from 0.225 to 0.263 (17%)
• The Edgemont Fire District mill levy increased from 0.101 to 0.110 (9%).
• The Hot Springs Fire District mill levy increased from 0.421 to 0.424 (1%).

The following Fire Districts saw a decreased in their mill levy this year:

• The Cascade Fire District mill levy decreased from 1.115 to 1.097 (2%).
• The Minnekahta Fire District mill levy decreased from 0.350 to 0.308 (12%).
• The Oelrichs Fire District mill levy decreased from 0.251 to 0.239 (5%).
• The Oral Fire District mille levy decreased from 0.670 to 0.635 (5%).
• The Smithwick Fire District mill levy decreased from 1.607 to 1.585 (1%).

Ambulance District

The Oelrichs and Hot Springs Ambulance District levies decreased; Oelrichs from 0.149 to 0.139 (7%) and Hot Springs from 0.213 to 0.206 (3%). The Edgemont Ambulance District levy increased from 0.197 to 0.209 (6%).

Cities

Edgemont: The Edgemont City levy increased from 15.803 to 15.866 (0.4%). Within Edgemont property classified as AG saw a 0.2% increase in the total mill levy; Owner-Occupied and Non-AG properties saw a 1% decrease.

Hot Springs: The Hot Springs levy decreased from 7.043 to 7.042. Within Hot Springs the total mill levy decreased 2-4% depending on property classification.

Oelrichs: The Oelrichs levy increased from 6.876 to 7.581 (10%). Within Oelrichs property classified as AG saw a 2% increase, Owner-Occupied property saw a 0.1% increase, and Non-Ag property saw a 1% decrease.

What Does this Mean for My Taxes?

This is a reminder from your County Treasurer, Kelli Rhoe, that property taxes are due by Tuesday, October 31st, 2017. To avoid long lines, please come in early, call or mail in your payment to us at 906 North River Street, Hot Springs, SD 57747. The Treasurers Office phone number is 605-745-5145. Our office hours are 8-5 Monday-Friday. All property taxes will become delinquent November 1st and will have interest added.

You can look up your property taxes online using the Webtax Programs for Fall River County and Oglala Lakota County.  Taxes must be paid by mail, phone, or in person.

The Weed & Pest office has moved into its new location at 709 Jensen Highway.  The office is located on the right (south) end of the building.  Doors are sometimes locked as the other office on this side is not yet inhabited.  If you are visiting Nina just knock on the window with the Weed & Pest sign.  Future county Weed Board meetings will take place in the meeting room at this location.