Is There a Stimulus Check for South Dakota Coming in 2024?

For those facing financial hardship, a stimulus check in South Dakota can be a source of great relief. There are no new stimulus updates for residents of the state for 2024, but the federal government offers many other assistance programs for low-income Americans.

South Dakota taxpayers can also take advantage of the state’s property tax relief measures. Read on to learn more about your options, who can apply, and how much you can get.

Is There a Stimulus Check in 2024 for South Dakota?

There are no new stimulus checks for South Dakota residents in 2024. Other than the three Economic Impact Payments that were issued during the coronavirus pandemic, President Biden or Congress have no plans to issue any more stimulus payments in South Dakota or in any other state.

While the relief measures introduced through the American Rescue Plan and the CARES Act have since expired, you can still claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit by filing your tax returns by April 15, 2025.

South Dakota Stimulus Check 2024

South Dakota doesn’t have any state-level tax credits, like the Child Tax Credit (CTC), Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), or the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC). However, you can still claim any available federal tax credits for which you may qualify.

Instead, homeowners in the state can take advantage of a number of property tax relief measures to get some relief from paying taxes.

How do South Dakota Stimulus Checks Work?

Property tax relief programs are not stimulus programs per se, but they are used by the government to provide relief to eligible applicants. Property tax relief can release you from having to pay all or part of your property tax.

In most cases, property tax relief or exemptions waive or reduce taxes for veterans, surviving spouses, low-income residents, elderly homeowners, and disabled individuals.

“South Dakota law prohibits the sale of the home of a person aged seventy or more for delinquent real estate taxes. However, after the death of the owner (or his or her unmarried surviving spouse), the home is subject to the unpaid taxes,” explains Brad Reichert, the founder and managing director of Reichert Asset Management LLC. 

“These taxes are very important for any surviving family members to know about and pay for as soon as possible since there are real estate investors out there who utilize methods of acquiring property ownership through delinquent property taxes,” warns Reichert. “This is called property tax lien investing,” he adds.  

Who Is Eligible for South Dakota’s Stimulus Checks?

Here are the eligibility requirements for the property tax relief programs in South Dakota.

Sales and Property Tax Refund for Seniors and Disabled Citizens

• You must be disabled or at least 65 years old during the tax year.
• You must meet the state’s annual income requirements. For the tax year 2023, the income limit is $16,038 for single-member households and $21,692 for multiple-member households.
• You must have been a resident of the state during the tax year.

Assessment Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled

• You must be disabled or at least 65 years old during the tax year.
• Un-remarried widow/widowers of previously qualified individuals may be eligible.
• You must own a home or have a life estate in the property.
• You must meet the property value and income limits.
• You must have lived in the single-family dwelling for at least 200 days.

Property Tax Reduction from Municipal Taxes for the Elderly and Disabled

• You must be disabled or at least 65 years old during the tax year.
• Un-remarried widow/widowers of previously qualified individuals may be eligible.
• You must own the property
• You must meet the income limits.

Property Tax Homestead Exemption

• You must be at least 70 years old or a surviving spouse.
• You must meet residency and income requirements.

Property Tax Exemptions for Paraplegic Veterans

• The property must be designed for wheelchair use.
• The property must be owned by a veteran with loss of use or physical loss of both lower extremities, a paraplegic veteran, or the un-remarried widow/widower of such a veteran.

Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans

• You must be rated as permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related disability.
• The property must be owned and occupied by a disabled veteran or an un-remarried surviving spouse.

Property Tax Reduction for Paraplegics

• You must meet occupancy and income limits.
• The property must be designed for wheelchair use.
• The property must be owned or occupied by an individual with the loss of use or loss of both lower extremities, a paraplegic, or the un-remarried widow/widower of the paraplegic.

How Much Do You Receive and When

Here’s how much property tax relief you can get through each program:

• Sales and Property Tax Refund for Seniors and Disabled Citizens: Depends on income, number of eligible applicants, and whether you qualify for a property tax or sales tax refund.
• Assessment Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled: Properties with a true and full market value of less than $345,340 are eligible for assessment freeze.
• Property Tax Reduction from Municipal Taxes for the Elderly and Disabled: Up to 100% property tax reduction, depending on income.
• Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Property taxes and interest don’t have to be paid until the property is sold.
• Property Tax Exemptions for Paraplegic Veterans: 100% exemption from all property taxes until the property is sold.
• Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans: Exemption of $150,000 of the true and full value of the dwelling from property taxes.
• Property Tax Reduction for Paraplegics: Up to 100% property tax reduction, depending on income.

How To Track the Status of Your South Dakota Stimulus Checks

You won’t receive a South Dakota stimulus check even if you qualify for property tax relief. Once you submit your application, the reduction will be automatically applied toward the property tax you’ve paid. If you’re eligible for a refund, you’ll either receive a paper check or direct deposit if you’ve provided them with your banking information.

If you haven’t received a refund or would like to know more about the status of your application, you can call 1-800-829-9188 or send an email to proptaxin@state.sd.us.

How To Apply for South Dakota’s Stimulus Checks

Applications for the sales and property tax refund for seniors and disabled citizens are accepted from May 1st to July 1st each year. If you qualified in previous years, you’ll receive an application form at your address. You can submit your application online or through mail.

Applications for other programs are available at any county treasurer’s office or online beginning in January of each year. You must submit the completed applications before April 1st to the local county treasurer’s office.

Apply for Financial Assistance in South Dakota

There are no new stimulus checks for South Dakota residents this year, but you can get some relief if you qualify for property tax exemptions or reduction programs. If you’re finding it difficult to pay for necessities like housing, food, or healthcare, the federal and local governments, as well as nonprofits, have several financial assistance programs you can access.

Additionally, debt relief programs in South Dakota can provide several repayment options that can help you tackle large amounts of unsecured debt.

Visit our Nebraska stimulus checks, North Dakota stimulus checks, and Wyoming stimulus checks pages for information about programs you can apply for in those states.