Tax Refund for Senior Citizens & Citizens with Disabilities

How it works

South Dakota’s Department of Revenue says eligible senior citizens and disabled individuals can receive a yearly refund. The program is administered by the Special Tax Division, and refund checks begin going out at the beginning of September.

What the money covers

This is a tax refund tied to property tax relief rather than a construction grant. It does not pay directly for mitigation work, but it can free up household money for home maintenance or preparedness.

Amounts and matching

The official page says refunds are calculated based on income. It does not give a single universal refund amount on the page reviewed.

How to apply

Applications are accepted from May 1 to July 1 and are sent to the Department of Revenue, Special Tax Division in Pierre. The department says applications are mailed to people who qualified the previous year in early May, and others can download the application or contact the office.

Timing and deadlines

• Application period: May 1 through July 1.
• Refund checks begin at the beginning of September.

Why this is included

You asked for state-level programs that give homeowners money or services. This is a state-level homeowner financial benefit, but it is not specifically a wildfire-hardening incentive.