provide an exemption from certain property taxation for owner-occupied single-family dwellings, and to limit the taxes due on property over the previous year.
This bill provides a tax exemption for owner-occupied single-family homes in South Dakota, directly affecting homeowners who live in their primary residences. The legislation limits property taxes by capping the amount due based on the previous year's tax value, preventing significant increases in one year. This mechanism ensures that homeowners pay a maximum of the prior year's tax amount, offering financial stability for residential property owners. The policy change applies specifically to single-family dwellings and does not extend to commercial or multi-unit properties.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025
Last action Feb 21, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 3
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced
First read in House and referred to H.J. 198
lower
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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