BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Brookings County is telling property owners to contact the director of equalization and have them take a look at their flooded property.
If flood damage has reduced the value of the property, the property owner could see a reduction in the valuation for the 2020 tax year.
Valuation is set as of November 1.
Below is the news release from Brookings County.
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Brookings County Property Owners:
Due to extensive flooding countywide, the Brookings County Director of Equalization office would like to encourage any property owner who has suffered property damage or loss due to flooding to contact our office immediately to request a physical review by one of our appraisal staff. Damage will be documented to determine the potential for a value reduction as of November 1, 2019, which is the legal assessment date for the 2020 (current) Assessment Year. Damage may include, but is not limited to: water in basements or crawlspaces, mold or mildew issues, damage to foundations, and interior or exterior finishes.
If there are any questions regarding this process, please give our office a call at (605)696-8220. Thank you for your time and cooperation.
Jacob Brehmer, CAADirector of Equalization
