Contact Information
Main Office
Address:
Lake County Welfare
200 E Center St
Madison SD 57042
Phone:
605-256-7619
Office Hours:
At this time, the Welfare Office is open and available to assist the public with services that must be done in person by appointment only.
Many services may be provided online, by e-mail, or over the phone, and we would continue to encourage the public to utilize these options.
Office staff may be working remotely on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays.
We respectfully request that you do not visit other county offices to conduct welfare business, as they will be unable to assist you.
Announcements
March - License Plate Renewal F/G/J
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Vehicle License plate renewal for vehicle owners with the FIRST letter in their LAST NAME that begins with F or G or J.
Tax Assessment Freeze Program Deadline
Saturday, March 1, 2025
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.
LOAD LIMITS - EFFECTIVE 3/6/25
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Seasonal Load Limits will be effective on 03/06/25 due to the unusual warm weather conditions. Full notice can be found under the Public Notices page
PUBLIC SNOW REMOVAL NOTICE
Thursday, February 20, 2025
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.