Butte County, SD

Butte County, SD assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Butte County, South Dakota. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Butte County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Butte County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesButte County Director of Equalizationbuttesd.org/equalization
  • The Director of Equalization office handles property assessments. No direct online property search portal is currently available on the official site.
Deeds and recorded documentsButte County Register of Deedsbuttesd.org/registerofdeeds
  • Official land records and document filing are handled by the Register of Deeds.
Property taxesButte County Treasurer's Officebuttesd.org/treasurer
  • Property tax payments and inquiries are handled by the Treasurer's office. No direct online tax payment or search portal is currently available.
GIS and parcel mapsButte County Parcel Mapexperience.arcgis.com/experience/5e8ca3d811bc454192fd2a7e1f938103
  • Official GIS parcel map for Butte County. Maps are for informational purposes and not legal surveys.
Permits and building recordsButte County Forms & Applicationsbuttesd.org/formsandapps
  • Building and septic permit applications are available for download. Applications must be submitted to the county office.
County data

Butte County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$283,543

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$210,725

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$2,399

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.90%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Butte County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Belle Fourche$299,408$226,4380.90%$2,632
Newell$208,941$156,0251.00%$1,964
Nisland$131,457$88,3560.55%$769
Vale$127,244$52,5500.27%$366
Fruitdale$178,253$137,5440.57%$1,168
FAQ

Butte County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Butte County?

Use the official Butte County Director of Equalization for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Butte County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Butte County Treasurer's Office for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Butte County?

Use the official Butte County Register of Deeds for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Butte County?

Use the official Butte County Parcel Map for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Where can I search permits or zoning in Butte County?

Use Butte County Forms & Applications for permit or building records. City properties may require city-specific permit portals.

Can I build a list of Butte County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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