Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - After weeks of discussion and a public hearing Tuesday morning, the Codington County Commission voted 4–1 to adopt Ordinance 83, establishing a 0.5% county gross receipts tax and corresponding use tax beginning January 1, 2027.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota classifications by the county director of equalization: agricultural, owner‑occupied, or nonagricultural. While most local taxes are unaffected by classification, the newsletter emphasizes two major areas where it matters — how land is assessed and how much a property owner pays toward the School General Fund levy.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD — Codington County Commissioners briefly revisited Ordinance 83 during Tuesday’s meeting, noting that the second reading and possible adoption of the county’s proposed 0.5% gross receipts and use tax will take place next week. The ordinance is intended to offset and reduce county property taxes, and its full text is currently being published for public review.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County took its first formal step toward the consideration of adopting a new county gross receipts and use tax Tuesday morning, holding the required first reading of Ordinance 83 during the Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting at the Codington County Courthouse.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Treasurer Carol Maloney has released a Public Service Announcement reminding property owners that the deadline to pay the first half of 2025 real estate and mobile home taxes is Thursday, April 30, 2026 . Payments must be received or postmarked by this date to avoid a 10% interest penalty. New USPS Processing Regulations Treasurer Maloney is highlighting a critical change in how the United States Postal Service (USPS)

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As affordable housing remains a top priority for Watertown, Codington County Commissioners used their March 10, 2026, meeting to clarify the controversial financing tool known as Tax Increment Financing (TIF).

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - State officials are outlining the rollout of Senate Bill 216, a legislative package passed during the 2025 Session designed to alleviate property tax burdens for owner-occupied properties.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The proposed Applied Digital AI factory in Deuel County aims to enhance local tax revenue and serve as a strategic effort to maintain American technological competitiveness globally.