Departments

Yankton County Equalization Department

The Equalization's Office is located on the second floor of the Yankton County Government Center Building in the NE Corner.

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday (including the noon hour)
9:00am to 5:00 pm

Phone:

(605) 260-4400 Opt. 3

Address:

321 W 3rd St. Suite 203
Yankton, SD 57078

The Yankton County Director of Equalization is appointed by the Yankton Board of Commissioners.

The function of the Director of Equalization Office is to annually value all real property in Yankton County at its full and true value.

The Director of Equalization and his/her staff are responsible for:

  • Discovering, listing and valuing all real property within Yankton County
  • Linking real properties to their respective owners and placing assessed
    values and owners' names on the assessment roll. Types of properties included in the assessment process are: residential, commercial and agricultural classes of property.
  • Determining the taxable value of over 14,800 parcels. The tax base in Yankton County is approximately 2 billion dollars.

The Director of Equalization has a number of additional responsibilities which include:

  • Providing equalization between classes of property
  • Deciding on adjustments to properties
  • Reviewing all abatements
  • Administering all state laws pertaining to the ad valorem property tax assessment
  • Providing for the review and appeal of assessments
  • Testifying in court on assessments
  • Deciding on tax exemptions and tracking each exemption

The Director of Equalization and his/her staff must be certified by the South Dakota Department of Revenue in order to assess real property for tax purposes. After initial certification, appraisers must be re-certified every five years. Requirements for re-certification include: attending and passing the annual Department of Revenue sponsored school, USPAP, attending workshops, and attending the South Dakota Association of Assessing Officers Conferences.

Staff

Michelle Goeken

Director of Equalization Send an Email

Janelle Munkvold

Administrative Assistant

Andrea Wright

Appraiser

Zach Waiter

Appraiser

Shelby White

Appraiser

Charles Richardson

Appraiser

FAQ

  • Is my property information available online?

    Yes. To access Beacon, click here

  • If I split a property, when will I be assessed and when will I pay taxes on the two pieces separately?

    If you split a property, for example parcel A, before November 1, 2023, into parcel B and C, your assessment value would be only for parcel A and would be payable in 2024. Your 2024 assessment would be split between parcel B and C for taxes payable in 2025.

  • If my new home is not complete by November 1, 2023 when will it be assessed?

    If your home is 60% complete on November 1, 2023, you will be assessed at 60% of its completed value for your 2024 assessment payable in 2025. If the home is then completed by November 1, 2024 you will be assessed at full and true market value for the 2025 assessment for taxes payable in 2026.

  • If I build a house that is completed on or before November 1, 2023, when do I pay taxes?

    If your home is complete before November 1, 2023, we will be out to view the home in 2023. The value we arrive at will be on your 2024 assessment notice which you will receive around March 1, 2024. Then in 2025, you will receive a tax notice from the Treasurer for your 2024 assessment.

Announcements

Yankton County Planning & Zoning
Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Yankton County Commission is accepting applications for two positions on the Yankton County Planning Commission. To find out more information or to apply for a position, please visit the Planning and Zoning page

Yankton County
Saturday, March 2, 2024

The Yankton County Government Center and all other Yankton County non-emergency offices will be closed on Friday, March 29th, 2024 and Monday, April 1st, 2024 to spend the Easter holiday with our loved ones.

Yankton County Treasurer
Friday, March 1, 2024

Reminder:
Yankton County residents that have last names starting with F, G and J have until March 31, 2024 to renew vehicle registration.

Yankton County Treasurer
Friday, March 1, 2024

Reminder:
The Elderly & Disabled Tax Assessment Freeze Application is due by April 1st, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact our office for more information.

Yankton County Auditor
Thursday, February 29, 2024

Now is the perfect time to double check your voter information for the upcoming elections. You can check your voter information on the Secretary of State's Website or you can stop by our office to make any changes.

Also the Absentee Request Form is available at this time you can complete with our office.

Yankton County Highway
Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The Yankton County Highway Department will begin their winter hours on Monday, November 20, 2023 and will run until further notice.

Winter hours are Monday through Friday 6:45am-3:00pm.

Main Phone:
(605) 260-4400

Address:
321 West 3rd Street, Suite 100 Yankton, SD 57078

Office Hours:
9:00am - 5:00pm CST, Monday-Friday
Closed on Holidays, Saturdays, & Sundays

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