Union County, South Dakota Property Records

Union County, South Dakota, comprises seven municipalities. Property records in Union County, SD, provide information about land and homes, including ownership, legal descriptions, valuations, taxes, and sale transactions. They assist local authorities in making informed decisions about community development, infrastructure projects, and zoning changes.

Recent Union County property records show a median home value of $250,340 and a median rent cost of $828 against the median household earning of $79,655. The records also reveal that the county levies a median property tax of 1.08% of a property's assessed fair market value.

In Union County, SD, property records are conserved by the Register of Deeds, which includes deeds, liens, mortgages, plats, easements, and other related property instruments. This office systematically arranges these documents based on the parties' names, filing dates, document types, and book/page details to ensure a well-organized retrieval process.

The public can only access property records on-site at 209 E Main St., Suite 210, Elk Point, SD, 57025, during regular business hours every weekday. While online access is unavailable, individuals can still secure document copies remotely by submitting requests via email to ucrod@unioncountysd.org or fax at 605-356-3047. Call the Register of Deeds office at (605) 356-2191 for further details.

The fees for acquiring copies of property records in Union County involve $1 per page for recorded document copies, maps, or computer print-offs. Certified copies cost $5 for the initial page and $1 for each additional page. For emailed and faxed copies, the fee is $1 per page.

To verify zoning information, contact the Union County Planning and Zoning Department at 605-356-3354. This department oversees zoning ordinances governing land use and development in unincorporated areas. For properties within incorporated boundaries, consult the local zoning office to verify the current zoning code and classification for specific parcels.