Sioux Falls Offers Property Tax Refund for Eligible Residents

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The City of Sioux Falls is offering a property tax refund program for qualifying homeowners, providing up to $500 in refunds on the municipal portion of property taxes. Eligible residents include those aged 65 or older, or those with a disability as defined by the Social Security Act. The application deadline is April 1, 2025, and refunds will be distributed the following year.

Why it matters

The property tax refund program is designed to provide financial relief for Sioux Falls residents on fixed or limited incomes, helping them manage the rising costs of homeownership. This initiative aligns with the city's efforts to support its aging population and residents with disabilities.

The details

To qualify, Sioux Falls residents must apply for South Dakota's Assessment Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled Program through their county treasurer's office. If approved for the state program, they automatically qualify for the city's refund, as long as their property taxes are current. Income limits are set at under $56,595 annually for single households and under $66,885 for multiple-member households. The home's market value must be $514,500 or less, and the applicant must have lived there at least 200 days the previous year.

• The application deadline is April 1, 2025.
• Refunds will be distributed in 2027, the year after approval.

What’s next

Eligible Sioux Falls residents should visit siouxfalls.gov/proptaxrefund or contact their county treasurer's office to apply for the property tax refund program before the April 1, 2025 deadline.