57349 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 57349 (Howard, South Dakota) pay a median of $1,439/year in property taxes on homes valued at $116,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.24%, which is 13% above the South Dakota state average of 1.10%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 57349 is approximately $120, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Miner County. This is $322 less than the South Dakota average of $1,761/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Dakota, 57349 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 57032 (1.24%) and 57301 (1.24%).

In Howard, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $70,365, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Dakota conducts full market-value reassessment at the point of sale without annual caps on increases, so your assessment will adjust to reflect current market value. Miner County offers a Homestead Exemption ($30,000 off assessed value for owner-occupied primary residences) — file with the Miner County Assessor by March 31 each year. Submit your exemption application to the Miner County Assessor within 30 days of closing to secure this tax benefit.