How South Dakota Tax Liens Work
South Dakota is a tax lien state, meaning when property owners fail to pay their property taxes, the county sells tax lien certificates to investors rather than the property itself. As an investor in South Dakota tax liens, you pay the delinquent taxes and earn 10% annual interest when the property owner redeems.
South Dakota Redemption Period
Property owners in South Dakota have 48 months to redeem their tax lien by paying the delinquent taxes plus 10% interest. If the owner doesn't redeem within this period, you may be able to foreclose and potentially acquire the property.
Calculating Your South Dakota Tax Lien ROI
Use the calculator above to estimate your potential returns on South Dakota tax lien investments. Key factors affecting your ROI include:
- Purchase price: The amount you pay at auction
- Interest rate: South Dakota's statutory 10% rate
- Holding period: Time until redemption or property acquisition
- Property value: Potential profit if you acquire the property