SD HB1259

Department of Revenue must maintain a public website for property owners to submit applications and supporting documents for property tax relief programs

Applies to seven existing tax relief programs: paraplegic/disability tax reduction, disabled veteran exemption ($200,000 value), surviving spouse exemption ($200,000 value), assessment freeze, property tax reduction, tax collection prohibition, and property tax refund

Online applications received by the Department must be forwarded to the appropriate county treasurer

County treasurers remain required to assist applicants in completing applications upon request

Application deadlines remain unchanged: April 1 for most programs, July 1 for property tax refunds