Lake County Buildings and Grounds

The Buildings and Grounds Department is responsible for the maintenance and operations of all county buildings, including groundskeeping, custodial services, and snow removal.

National Register of Historic Places
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The Lake County Courthouse Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As described in the application submitted to the National Register: "The building is historically significant for its role as the symbolic and functional seat of government for Lake County. Since the building's construction, it has housed virtually all of the county's administrative, operational, and judicial functions, while simultaneously serving as the official repository for county records. The courthouse is the most important single physical element in the historic and contemporary governance of Lake County, and is an important local visual reminder of the importance of county government." All major building projects seek to preserve and protect the historical integrity of our County Courthouse.

Staff

Dave Hare

Buildings and Grounds Superintendent Send an Email

Brian Gilman

Custodian

Vicki Menor

Custodian

Contact Information

Main Office

Address:
Lake County Buildings & Grounds
200 E Center St
Madison, SD 57042

Phone:
605-256-7623

Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday (excluding Holidays)

Announcements

Real Estate & Mobile Home Taxes - First Half
Wednesday, April 1, 2026

First half of Real Estate and Mobile Home Taxes due by the end of April. Please bring your tax notices with you. Tax payments must be made for the exact amount only.
Tax payments may be sent to the Treasurer's Office at 200 E. Center St, Madison, SD 57042 and MUST be postmarked by April 30. Please send your tax stubs to ensure proper credit to the correct parcels of land. Please note: Payments received or postmarked after April 30th will reflect a late fee and interest.

Property Tax Payment Drop Box
Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The Treasurer's Office also offers a drop box for property tax payments located between the double doors of the north entrance to the courthouse. Payments must include the payment coupon or parcel number with each payment and be in the exact amount only (all others will be returned). If you would like a receipt, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Payments dropped off after 4:30 p.m., M-F will be credited the following business day.

CUP/Variance Deadline 4/27/2026
Sunday, March 15, 2026

CUP/Variance Applications due for consideration for the May 19th meeting

Plat deadline 4/6/2026
Sunday, March 1, 2026

Complete applications due for the 4/21/2026 meeting

Drivers Exam closed
Monday, February 23, 2026

Due to staffing, the drivers exam, located at the 4-H grounds, is closed until further notice

CUP/Variance Deadline 3/23/2026
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Complete applications due for the 4/21/26 Meeting

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