General Information
Foreclosure sales are held by the Lake County Sheriff's Office on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse.
If you would like to arrange a date for a foreclosure sale, please call the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 605-256-7615.
Announcements
Real Estate & Mobile Home Taxes - First Half
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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.