Facility Rentals (4-H Bldgs and Grounds)

The County Commissioners may lease the fair grounds and fair buildings or any part thereof to any person, persons, limited liability company, corporation, association, or organization in their discretion, for organization meetings, entertainment, livestock shows, and for any and all other purposes in their discretion which serve and benefit the public.

If you are interested in renting any part of the 4-H Grounds or Buildings, you are encouraged to complete the following application and rental agreement. The Buildings and Grounds Superintendent, Dave Hare, is available to assist you with the rental process. Please give his office a call at 605-256-7623 to set up an appointment. If a formal application is required, you are encouraged to submit your application at least a month in advance of the event as it must be presented to the County Commission for approval.

Application

Rental Agreement

Rate and Use Schedule (Appendix A)

Map of the 4-H Buildings and Grounds

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

Plat Deadline 10/20
Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Complete Plats due for the 11/4/25 meeting

Real Estate & Mobile Home Taxes - Second Half
Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Second half property taxes are due by October 31. 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 October 31. Please send your tax stubs to ensure proper credit to the correct parcels of land.
Please note: Payments received or postmarked after October 31st will reflect a late fee and interest.

Application for Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption Due on 11/1
Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Application must be made and submitted to the Director of Equalization on or before November 1.

Riparian Buffer Strip Deadline - 10/15
Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Applications are due to the Director of Equalization's office on or before October 15. Per SDCL 10-6-116, landowners may receive a reduction in property value of 40 percent of any eligible riparian buffer strip. The law specifies 575 lake listings and 11,000 miles of streams that are eligible.

CUP/Variance Deadline 10/13
Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Complete applications due for the 11/4/25 meeting

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