Oglala Lakota County

Oglala Lakota County Oglala Lakota County is an unorganized county in southwestern South Dakota. It is completely within the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

The Fall River County official offices in Hot Springs provide administrative services for Oglala Lakota County.

04/23/2026

Early voting is now available at the Sacred Heart Church in Pine Ridge.

**Note that there are no Democratic races therefore no ballot for those registered as Democrat. There is a Republican ballot available, but note that only Republicans can vote on a Republican ballot.

04/22/2026

📢 Property Tax Reminder - 1st 1/2 Taxes are due!

First Half Property taxes are due April 30, 2026.

✔️ Mail-in payments: We honor the postmark date of April 30 or earlier.
✔️ In-person payments: Accepted at the office until 5:00 PM (MT) on April 30, 2026.
✔️ Phone payments: Available with a 2.5% service fee

⚠️ Please don’t wait until the last minute—customers in the office have first priority. So if calling in to pay on the last day you may not get through.

⏳ Interest will begin accruing on May 1, 2026

04/15/2026

EARLY VOTING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 04.15.2026
Contact:
Sue Ganje
Oglala Lakota County Auditor
605-745-5130
[email protected]
Absentee Ballots Not Available at Start of Voting Period for June 2 Primary
Oglala Lakota County, SD — The Oglala Lakota County Auditor’s Office is notifying voters that absentee ballots for the upcoming June 2 Primary Election will not be available on the first day of the absentee voting period.
Under South Dakota law, absentee voting is scheduled to begin 46 days prior to an election pursuant to SDCL 12-19-1.2. However, the candidate petition filing deadline was March 31, as established in SDCL 12-6-4, which determines the final list of candidates to appear on the ballot.
Because ballots cannot be finalized until after the petition filing deadline has passed and candidate eligibility is confirmed, additional time is required for ballot preparation, including certification, layout, programming, proofing,
and printing.
This statutory timing results in a brief delay between the start of the absentee voting period and the availability of ballots.
The Auditor’s Office is working diligently to complete this process as quickly as possible. Once ballots are
available:
ď‚· Absentee ballots will be mailed immediately to voters who have submitted applications
 In-person absentee voting will begin at the Auditor’s Office
ď‚· Updates will be shared through the county website, local media, and official communication channels
“This delay is a function of state law timelines that require final candidate filings before ballots can be prepared,” said Sue Ganje, Oglala Lakota County Auditor. “Our office is committed to ensuring ballots are accurate and available as soon as possible.”
Voters are encouraged to:
ď‚· Submit absentee ballot applications early
ď‚· Verify voter registration information
ď‚· Monitor official county communications for updates
The deadline to request an absentee ballot remains 5:00 p.m. the day before the election, pursuant to SDCL 12-19-2.

Important, please read!
03/30/2026

Important, please read!

03/24/2026

REMINDER: The deadline to turn petitions in to the Auditor's Office for Countywide elections is March 31, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

The following names were issued a check from the Treasurer's Office for reasons related to a vehicle title/registration ...
03/21/2026

The following names were issued a check from the Treasurer's Office for reasons related to a vehicle title/registration refund, an overpayment of property taxes, or another similar matter. These checks have not yet cleared the bank.

Please cash any checks you may currently have in your possession. If you are unable to find the check or if it has been damaged, please contact our office at 605-745-5145 or stop by in person. We will need you to complete a specific form, after which we will have a new check reissued at the next commissioners meeting.

Nichole Fast Horse $32.08
Stuart Johnson $36.25
Leo Lockwood $15.00
Gerald Blubaugh $11.67
Joshua Del Colle $45.00
Brandon Brewer $36.25
Jerry Bear Shield $24.17
Patricia Brave Heart $17.50
William Clifford $11.34
Mile High Honda $598.16
Marla Thunder Bull $9.58
Treaty Total Immersion $243.96
Donnette Bowman $9.33
Daniel Clifford $30.42
Matthew Red Cloud $17.50
Darla Red Owl $35.00
Dusty LeBeau $17.50
Oyate Teca Project $18.00
Stuart Johnson $32.50
Michelle Goings $70.00
La Dyne Ferguson $52.40
Coy & Liz Fisher $56.00
Lisa Carlow $60.00

The Elderly & Disabled Assessment Freeze applications, which must be submitted by April 1st.The Assessment Freeze Progra...
03/14/2026

The Elderly & Disabled Assessment Freeze applications, which must be submitted by April 1st.

The Assessment Freeze Program prevents a homeowner’s property from increasing in value for tax purposes, meaning the homeowner will pay taxes on the former (lower) value even as the market value increases. This applies to the house, garage, and the lot (up to one acre).
To qualify for this program, you must meet the following criteria:
- Age/Disability: You must be 65 years of age or older during the application year, or disabled as defined by the Social Security Act. - Residency: You must have been an owner-occupant and a resident of South Dakota for at least five years (exceptions apply for those who received the freeze in 2025). - Occupancy: You must have resided in the single-family dwelling for at least 200 days of the previous calendar year. - Income Limits (2025 Income): Your total income must be lower than $56,595 for a single-member household or $66,885 for a multiple-member household. - Property Value: The full market value of the property must be less than $514,500 (2026 assessment value), unless you have received the freeze on the property in a preceding year.

Pick up application from the Treasurer's Office or through this link https://sddor.seamlessdocs.com/f/pt38

12/04/2025

We apologize for the inconvenience: We are temporarily unable to process Concealed Carry Permits.

Address

906 N River Street
Hot Springs, SD
57747

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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