At their last meeting the Fall River County Commissioners discussed the importance of publicizing the county’s tax incentive for new construction and renovation.  In 2011 the commissioners passed a resolution pursuant to South Dakota Classified Law 10-6-35.1 & 10-6-35.2 which provides a tax break to new construction and renovations for agricultural and commercial structures.

To qualify for the program:

• Structures must be classified as agricultural or commercial (residential structures with four units or more are considered commercial)
• The increase in value must exceed $10,000 for agricultural structures or $30,000 for commercial structures.
• Structures must be on a permanent foundation.

Benefits:

• Structures that meet the criteria are entitled to no taxes for the first five years.
• For renovations this is no taxes on the additional value. For example if you had a $100,000 structure and after the renovation it was appraised at $140,000 you would continue pay taxes on just the $100,000 for the next five years.

In the sixth year the property is assessed at its full value for tax purposes.  For more information on the program you can see the original resolution or contact the Director of Equalization’s office at 605-745-5136.

The Fall River County Pre Disaster Mitigation Plan draft is available for review.  The pre-disaster mitigation plan was created to prevent and/or reduce the cost incurred by businesses, citizens, and property owners from disasters. This plan identifies hazards, both natural and man-made, as well as the mitigation projects that will aid in preventing and/or reducing the effects of those disasters on property and lives.

Pre Disaster Mitigation Plan – Draft 7/28/2014

This current plan draft is under review. Questions, comments, concerns, and suggestions should be directed to Emergency Manager, Frank Maynard, at (605)  745-7562 or [email protected]

Instructions for Primary Ballots
Fall River County

Republican Ballot:
Only voters in the City of Hot Springs will have the Mayor race on the ballot.
Only voters in the City of Hot Springs registered in Hot Springs 1 Precinct will have an Alderman race on the ballot.
Only voters in the Edgemont Area Precinct will have a Committee Woman race on the ballot.
Only voters in the Jackson Precinct will have a Committee Man race on the ballot.

Independent, Other, and Non Party voters:
Independent, other and non party voters have the option between the Democratic OR the Non-Political  Ballot  if in the City of Hot Springs.

Non-Political Ballot:
Independent, American Elect, Constitution, Libertarian, Other, and Non Party voters in the City of Hot Springs will have the Mayor race on the ballot.
Independent, American Elect, Constitution, Libertarian, Other, and Non Party voters in the City of Hot Springs registered in Hot Springs 1 Precinct will have an Alderman race on the ballot.

Democratic Ballot:
Only voters in the City of Hot Springs will have a Mayor race on the ballot.
Only voters in the City of Hot Springs registered in Hot Springs 1 Precinct will have an Alderman race on the ballot.

Sample Ballots Primary 2014

See Election Page

Fall River County Emergency Management will be conducting a planning effort meeting to create a Hazard Mitigation Plan for the county. Hazard Mitigation Plans are a requirement of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A hazard mitigation plan is a publicly-guided document which identifies vulnerability to natural and manmade disasters.

Comments and information for the plan is encouraged and the public is welcome to attend the meeting, starting at 7pm on Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 at the Mueller Center. For further information or comments, please contact Frank Maynard, Fall River Emergency Manager at 745-7562.