Opportunities
Lake County has several boards and commissions whose members are volunteer citizens throughout the community. Occasionally there are vacancies - if you are interested in serving on any of these boards or commissions, please contact the Commission Office at 605-256-7600.
Announcements
Owner Occupied Forms Due - 3/15
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Certification of Owner-Occupied Dwelling Forms are due to Director of Equalization by 3/15.
Tax Assessment Freeze Program Deadline
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Elderly and disabled South Dakotans have until April 1 to apply for property tax relief under South Dakota's Assessment Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled Program. Applications are available at the local treasurer offices and on the Department of Revenue's website.
March - License Plate Renewal F/G/J
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Vehicle License plate renewal for vehicle owners with the FIRST letter in their LAST NAME that begins with F or G or J.
Plat deadline 4/6/2026
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Complete applications due for the 4/21/2026 meeting
LOAD LIMITS - EFFECTIVE 3/6/25
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Seasonal Load Limits will be effective on 02/26/26 due to the unusual warm weather conditions. Full notice can be found under the Public Notices page
Drivers Exam closed
Monday, February 23, 2026
Due to staffing, the drivers exam, located at the 4-H grounds, is closed until further notice
PUBLIC SNOW REMOVAL NOTICE
Friday, February 20, 2026
NOTICE: An individual who plows snow from a driveway onto a public road, or plows snow from a driveway across a public road piling it in the ditch, may be in violation of a SD law that prohibits dumping on or within highway right-of-ways. Intentional dumping on a highway right-of-way is a Class 1 misdemeanor. This may also be a violation of a SD law that prohibits the destruction of a highway grade or ditch, which is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Plat Deadline 3/3/2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Complete Plats due for 3/17/2026 meeting
Plat deadline 3/16/2026
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Complete Plats due for 4/7/2026 meeting
CUP/Variance Deadline 3/23/2026
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Complete applications due for the 4/21/26 Meeting
CUP/Variance deadline 3/9/2026
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Complete applications due for 4/7/26 meeting