Absentee Voting is scheduled to start April 17, 2026, however, due to petition challenges Statewide, absentee voting maybe delayed until all challenges are complete.
Deadline to Appeal Property Value
Reminder! The deadline to file an appeal on your property value is April 7th. The property valuation you received this March will be used to calculate your taxes in January 2027. You cannot appeal your taxes only your assessment value.
You need to file a written appeal with the county before the deadline (postmarks count).
Contact: [email protected] or 605-745-5136

Highway Dept Temporary Part-time Laborer:
The Oglala Lakota County Highway Department is currently taking applications for Temporary Part-time Laborers: Starts at $17.25 hr. Employment will require candidate to submit a drug test. Apply at Co. Auditor’s Office, 906 N River St, Hot Springs, SD 57747 or Oglala Lakota Co. Highway Dept. in Batesland; Open until filled.
REMINDER: Petitions deadline
The deadline to turn petitions in to the Auditor’s Office for Countywide elections is March 31, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.