South Dakota landowners wanting to apply for the riparian buffer strip property tax incentive for 2025 must have their application be submitted by Tuesday (Oct. 15, 2024).
According to the state Department of Revenue, only land within 120 feet of a listed lake, river or stream may be classified as a riparian buffer strip. Grazing is prohibited in those areas from May through September of each year.
The Revenue Department has made changes so there’s no longer an annual application. Once approved, the new assessed value of the eligible property will be approved for 10 years, or until the property changes use. Another change is that land impacted by center pivot irrigation can now be harvested or mowed starting June 25.
These applications are for the 2025 assessment for taxes payable in 2026. Applications must be submitted to the director of equalization in the county where the property is located.
Applicants may view a web map to help determine which waters qualify under the program. The interactive map can be accessed at https://danr.sd.gov/Press/DataAndMapping.aspx.
To learn more about the property tax incentive or access the application, visit https://dor.sd.gov/individuals/taxes/property-tax/#buffer.
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