The Lake County Welfare Office is committed to providing support and relief to indigent individuals and families who are residents of Lake County. Depending on funding and eligibility, financial assistance may be available for housing, utilities, food, transportation, medical, and burial/funeral.

County assistance is a resource of last resort, available only after all other personal resources, governmental programs, insurance benefits, family assistance, or other aid have been exhausted.

The Lake County Welfare Office is also committed to helping our residents connect with services and resources that are available within the community.

Staff

Carrie Schiernbeck

Welfare Officer Send an Email

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

County Offices Closed - 10/14/2024
Monday, October 7, 2024

County offices will be closed on Monday, October 14, in observance of Native Americans Day.

Real Estate & Mobile Home Taxes - Second Half
Tuesday, October 1, 2024

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
Tuesday, October 1, 2024

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

Riparian Buffer Strip Deadline - 10/15
Tuesday, October 1, 2024

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 Deadline 10/21
Monday, September 30, 2024

Complete Applications due for November 7 meeting

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