Minnehaha County, SD Property Tax Calculator
Minnehaha County homeowners pay a median $3,281 a year in property tax, 1.14% of a median $287,600 home: above South Dakota's 1.06% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Minnehaha County by home value, at 1.14%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,282 | $190 |
| $300,000 | $3,423 | $285 |
| $400,000 | $4,564 | $380 |
| $500,000 | $5,705 | $475 |
| $750,000 | $8,558 | $713 |
| $1,000,000 | $11,410 | $951 |
Minnehaha County against South Dakota and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha County | 1.14% | $3,281 | $287,600 | $76,880 |
| South Dakota | 1.06% | $2,724 | $257,400 | $75,081 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Minnehaha County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Minnehaha County?
The effective rate is 1.14%: a median $3,281 a year on a median $287,600 home. That's the 2nd highest of the 3 South Dakota counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Minnehaha County?
About $4,564 a year, $380 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Minnehaha County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
Its rate is above the state's 1.06%. Across South Dakota, covered counties range from 1.08% to 1.15%.
How do I lower my Minnehaha County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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