Collected and spent
In 2022, Pennington County spent about $112.4M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Where it goes
Nine service lines.
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Who decides
Five people sit on the Pennington County board. They set county plans and pass rules. They also pass the budget and watch over county work. 5 Commissioners, each elected from one of 5 districts.
Details
Pennington County Board of Commissioners page (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
State law sets the county year. The board must adopt the budget by resolution before October 1, before it fixes tax levies for the next year.
How to reach it
Details
SDCL 7-21-1 (fiscal year) and 7-21-12 (budget before October 1) (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Pennington County address pays these governments too. Which school districts and cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Pennington County
On some bills, depending on the address
School districts: 6
Cities: 2
Sources
Details
Pennington County Board of Commissioners page (read 2026-10-10)Details
SDCL 7-21-1 (fiscal year) and 7-21-12 (budget before October 1) (read 2026-10-10)Details
Pennington County Board of Commissioners page (read 2026-10-10)To act on what you have read
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