Sioux Falls Offers Up to $500 Property Tax Refund for Elderly and Disabled Homeowners

Program participation has more than doubled since launching in 2021, with a deadline to apply by April 1.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota is offering a Property Tax Refund Program that provides up to $500 in refunds for the municipal portion of property taxes paid by elderly and disabled homeowners. To qualify, residents must be approved for the state's Assessment Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled Program, which is administered locally by Minnehaha and Lincoln counties. The refund program has seen a 134% increase in applicants since launching in 2021, with the total refund amount climbing 155% to $319,000.

Why it matters

This program aims to ease the financial burden for some of Sioux Falls' most vulnerable residents by providing property tax relief to elderly and disabled homeowners. As home values and taxes continue to rise, this refund can make a meaningful difference for those on fixed incomes.

The details

To be eligible, homeowners must be 65 or older, have a disability as defined by the Social Security Act, own their home, have resided in it for at least 200 days the previous year, and have a home value of $514,500 or less. Household income limits are set at $56,595 for single-member households and $66,885 for multiple-member households. Applicants must also be current on their property tax payments to receive the refund.

  • The deadline to apply for the 2026 refund is April 1, 2025.
  • To qualify for a 2027 refund, homeowners must submit an application by April 1, 2026.

The players

Sioux Falls City Council

Established the Property Tax Refund Program in 2021 to provide relief to elderly and disabled homeowners.

Shawn Pritchett

Sioux Falls' finance director, who stated the program helps ease the financial burden for vulnerable residents.

Kris Swanson

Minnehaha County treasurer, who noted the steady growth in program participation and encouraged eligible residents to apply before the deadline.

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What they’re saying

“This program helps ease the financial burden of some of our most vulnerable residents. We encourage eligible homeowners to apply before the deadline to take advantage of this important benefit.”

— Shawn Pritchett, Finance Director, City of Sioux Falls (siouxfallslive.com)

“We've seen steady growth in participation, which tells us this program is making a real difference for residents who need it most. If you think you might qualify, I encourage you to apply for the program before the April 1 deadline.”

— Kris Swanson, Minnehaha County Treasurer (siouxfallslive.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This program provides an important financial lifeline for Sioux Falls' elderly and disabled homeowners, helping them remain in their homes and offset the rising costs of property taxes. As home values continue to appreciate, initiatives like this will become increasingly crucial to support vulnerable residents on fixed incomes.