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Read. Follow. Verify.South Dakota authorizes municipalities to establish property tax rebate programs for homeowners
Last action · March 4, 2026: Signed by the Governor
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What This Bill Does
Municipalities in South Dakota are now authorized to establish property tax rebate programs for owners of s through local ordinance. Under the new law, cities may only rebate taxes levied by the municipality and are required to issue a rebate to any applicant meeting the local ordinance criteria.
Local governments gain the legal authority to return municipal tax revenue to eligible residential property owners, opening a potential mechanism for local property tax relief.
- House Bill 1260 was introduced during the 71st Legislative Session of the South Dakota Legislature in 2026 and subsequently signed into law by the Governor. context
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Owners of owner-occupied single-family dwellings
Homeowners may become eligible to receive property tax rebates if their municipality chooses to establish a rebate program.
Municipal governing bodies
Cities receive discretionary authority to enact ordinances establishing property tax rebate programs and setting applicant criteria.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which properties are eligible for the municipal property tax rebate?
Can a municipality rebate taxes levied by other taxing districts, such as schools or counties?
Are municipalities required to create a property tax rebate program?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
16 actions- Mar 4, 2026HouseEnrolledSigned by the Governor
- Mar 3, 2026HouseEnrolledDelivered to the Governor
- Mar 2, 2026SenateSigned by the President
- Feb 26, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker
- Feb 25, 2026SenateFloorDo Pass
- Feb 24, 2026SenateDeferred to another day
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- Feb 23, 2026SenateCertified uncontested, placed on consent
- Feb 23, 2026SenateCommitteeDo Pass
- Feb 23, 2026SenateScheduled for hearing
- Feb 12, 2026SenateIntroducedFirst read in Senate and referred to
- Feb 11, 2026HouseFloorDo Pass
- Feb 10, 2026HouseCertified uncontested, placed on consent
- Feb 10, 2026HouseCommitteeDo Pass
- Feb 10, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing
- Feb 4, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to
- Feb 3, 2026HouseIntroducedFirst Reading House
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