Equalization Office
Office Supervisor:  Kathy Goetsch
Office Location:  Davison County Courthouse
The Director of Equalization is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners along with the mayor of any single municipality containing over 50% or more of the population of the county.  The Director and his/her deputies are required to have or to study for and earn a CAA (Certified Assessor Appraiser) designation through the  Department of Revenue within one year of appointment.  Recertification is required every 5 years and is accomplished by attending annual school and taking and passing prescribed courses, attending conferences and workshops sponsored by the S.D.A.A.O. (South Dakota Association of Assessing Offices) and the South Dakota Department of Revenue.
Mission Statement:
To serve the tax payers of Davison County by providing fair and equitable property tax assessments.  The Director of Equalization and his/her staff discovers, lists and values all real property within the county for the property taxation purposes.  This includes identifying properties to be appraised, conducting on sight inspections of single & multifamily residential building, mobile homes, commercial & industrial properties and agricultural land and improvements.  
Residents should come to or contact this office to:
  • Obtain an explanation of the assessment on their property
  • Obtain information on the Board of Equalization (Local, County, State) who can appeal - appeal process - where to appeal
  • Register mobile homes (all mobile homes must be registered during the month of January or a penalty will apply)
  • Obtain owned occupied application form
  • Exempt property applications
  • Renewable Energy applications
  • Flooded land applications
  • Secure building permits (Planning & Zoning)
Mailing Address:
Equalizaiton Office
Davison County
200 East Fourth Ave.
Mitchell, SD 57301
Telephone:
605-995-8613
Fax:
605-995-8614


equalization@davisoncounty.org
We will eventually be posting any pertinent information on this page as it pertains to the business of the Equalization Office.  Information on any hearings or changes in the assessment process or any other applicable information.  Please check back often.