When are property taxes due in Hand County, SD?

Second half November 1, 2026; First half May 1, 2027. This is the South Dakota statutory schedule; confirm with the county.

How do I pay Hand County property tax?

Through the county website, hand.sdcounties.org, or by post or in person at the treasurer's office.

How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Hand County, SD?

About $2,040 a year, or $170 a month, at this county's effective rate of 0.51%. The rate is the county's median owner-occupied tax bill divided by the typical home value at the time; an exemption the seller holds usually does not transfer.

Hand County property tax due dates

Hand County, SD follows the South Dakota statutory schedule. This page shows that schedule, the county's own website, and the late penalty — the county can still set its own dates, so confirm before you pay.

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…until second half — November 1, 2026

Instalment	Due date	Notes
Second half	November 1, 2026	Second half is due October 31, or the last working day of October if the 31st falls on a weekend.
First half	May 1, 2027	First half is due April 30, or the last working day of April if the 30th falls on a weekend; bills of $50 or less must be paid in full.

Hand County website →

Schedule: sdlegislature.gov · South Dakota statute · not yet county-verified

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Statewide schedule — read this before you rely on it

Counties follow the same two statutory installment dates statewide. Most counties in this state follow these dates.

An unpaid half becomes delinquent the next day and accrues interest at the statutory Category G rate from May 1 or November 1 until paid.

County treasurers send a written bill before the taxes are payable, and the year's taxes are paid in two halves the following April 30 and October 31.

Hand County at a glance

Population: 3,107 (Census estimate, 2023) — the 46th largest of 66 South Dakota counties and county equivalents.
Typical tax bill: $1,219 a year (median for owner-occupied homes, ACS 2022 5-year estimate) — the South Dakota median is $2,496.
Land area: 1,436.6 sq mi, about 2.2 people per sq mi.
County government: hand.sdcounties.org.

What would the tax be on a house I buy here?

On a $400,000 purchase in Hand County, SD, property tax comes to about $2,040 a year — roughly $170 a month — at this county's effective rate of 0.51%.

Your purchase price

Effective rate 0.51% = this county's median owner-occupied tax bill ($1,219, ACS 2022 5-year estimate) divided by the typical home value at the time ($239,062, Zillow, 2022-12-31). Exemptions the seller holds — homestead, senior, veteran — usually do not transfer with the deed, so a new purchase can run above this figure. The county assessor sets the assessed value; this is an estimate, not a quote.

How to pay Hand County property tax

County website: hand.sdcounties.org — start here for the treasurer or tax collector page.
By post: mail to the county treasurer; the postmark usually counts, not the arrival date.
In person: the treasurer's office, with your bill or parcel number.
Escrow: if your mortgage escrows taxes, the servicer pays — you still owe any shortfall.

Is this county verified?

Not yet. Hand County is on the queue: we publish a county's own published dates once they have been checked against the county website. Ask for it and it moves up. Until then, the South Dakota statutory schedule above is the reliable starting point.

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See all South Dakota counties, or every upcoming deadline we track. If the bill is already a problem, read what happens if you don't pay and how to appeal an assessment.

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CountyTaxDates is an independent reference and is not a government agency. Deadlines change and exceptions apply — always confirm with your county treasurer using the official link on this page. Nothing here is tax, legal or financial advice.