Any person may request the director of equalization before August first to specifically classify certain property for the purpose of taxation if a portion of any property, building, or structure is occupied by the owner. If the director of equalization determines that such portion is occupied by the owner and meets the requirements of § 10-13-39, the director of equalization shall assess as a separate unit the portion of the property, building, or structure occupied and it shall be specifically classified for the purpose of taxation. An aggrieved person may appeal the decision of the director pursuant to chapter 1-26D. The director shall act upon the request within thirty days of the date of the request.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 10-13-39.1

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1997, ch 57, § 2; SDCL 10-6-66.1; SL 2005, ch 62, § 4.