Getting Your Home Back After a Tax Sale in South Dakota
How long you have to redeem a home after a property tax sale or tax lien sale in South Dakota, and how to do it.
Short answer: When a tax certificate is sold for unpaid property taxes and the property is not redeemed, the certificate holder may start a proceeding to get a tax deed no sooner than three years after the tax certificate sale (and within six years). SDCL §§ 10-25-1, 10-25-2
| Property tax sales | When a tax certificate is sold for unpaid property taxes and the property is not redeemed, the certificate holder may start a proceeding to get a tax deed no sooner than three years after the tax certificate sale (and within six years). The holder must serve a notice of intention to take a tax deed stating that the right of redemption will expire, and a deed will be issued, 60 days after service is completed unless the property is redeemed. Source: SDCL §§ 10-25-1, 10-25-2 |
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FAQ
How do you get your home back after a tax sale in South Dakota?
When a tax certificate is sold for unpaid property taxes and the property is not redeemed, the certificate holder may start a proceeding to get a tax deed no sooner than three years after the tax certificate sale (and within six years). The holder must serve a notice of intention to take a tax deed stating that the right of redemption will expire, and a deed will be issued, 60 days after service is completed unless the property is redeemed.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.