Custer and Fall River Counties Implement New Sales Tax in South Dakota
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What happened
Custer and Fall River counties implemented a county sales tax on October 7, 2026, as authorized by state lawmakers and the governor. This tax is limited to a half-percent rate. The revenue generated is intended to help lower homeowners’ property taxes.
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Why it matters
The implementation allows these counties to generate local revenue for property tax reduction. This action is part of a broader state effort, which also plans to use proceeds from a state sales tax rate increase, from 4.2% to 4.5%, to reduce property taxes statewide.
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Who's involved
- CusterCounty implementing a new half-percent sales tax
- Fall RiverCounty implementing a new half-percent sales tax
- South DakotaState where counties are implementing the new sales tax
- Codington CountyCounty holding a separate vote on the tax issue on November 3
- ClayCounty involved in a special election regarding the tax ordinance
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- CusterSpeculative
The new local sales tax implementation could increase county revenue.
- Fall RiverSpeculative
The new local sales tax implementation could increase county revenue.
- South DakotaSpeculative
The county sales tax changes might affect state revenue and the local economy.
- Codington CountySpeculative
The upcoming vote could determine future tax revenue and regulatory status.
- ClaySpeculative
The pending special election could determine future tax revenue and regulatory status.
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The entities involved
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Custer
city in and county seat of Custer County, South Dakota, United States
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