When are property taxes due in Clay County, South Dakota?

Clay County property taxes are due April 30. A second installment is due October 31. This deadline applies to all counties in South Dakota.

What is the penalty for late property tax payment in Clay County, South Dakota?

The late payment penalty in Clay County is 10% annual (0.833% monthly).

How do I pay Clay County, South Dakota property taxes?

You can pay Clay County property taxes via Online, mail, in-person.

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Clay County Property Tax Due Date

Name: Treasurer
Address: 211 W. Main St. Suite #201, Vermillion, SD, 57069, US
Telephone: (605) 677-7123

South Dakota

(605) 677-7123

2026 Property Tax Due Dates

Installment 1overdue

April 30

First half

Installment 2in 109 days

October 31

Second half

Penalty: 10% annual (0.833% monthly)Grace period: None

Payment Methods

Online, Mail, In-Person

Clay County Treasurer

Phone

(605) 677-7123

Office Address

211 W. Main St. Suite #201
Vermillion, SD 57069

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How to Pay

Online

Pay using credit card or e-check

By Mail

Mail check payable to Clay County Treasurer

In Person

Visit the Treasurer's office — 211 W. Main St. Suite #201, Vermillion SD 57069

About Property Taxes in South Dakota

South Dakota property taxes are administered at the county level. Property is assessed at its full and true value (market value) as of November 1 of the prior year. South Dakota has no state income tax, which means property taxes are an important funding source for local governments and schools. South Dakota offers meaningful relief programs for seniors and veterans, and has no sales tax on groceries, which partially offsets the property tax burden. Tax bills are mailed in the spring and due in two installments.

Payment & Assessment

South Dakota property taxes are paid in two equal installments: First half: Due April 30 Second half: Due October 31 A 10% penalty applies to late payments. After two years of non-payment, taxes may be sold. Most counties offer online payment. Contact your county treasurer for payment options.

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About Clay County

Clay County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,967, and was estimated to be 15,245 in 2024. The county seat is Vermillion, which is also home to the University of South Dakota. The county is named for Henry Clay, American statesman, US Senator from Kentucky, and United States Secretary of State in the 19th century. Clay County comprises the Vermillion, SD Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Sioux City-Vermillion, Iowa-SD-Nebraska Combined Statistical Area.

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