Yankton County Departments/Services responsible for determining the taxable value of over 14,000 parcels. The tax base in Yankton County is approximately 1.7 billion dollars. The Director of Equalization has a number of additional responsibilities which include: providing equalization between classes of property; deciding on adjustments to properties; reviewing all abatements; administering all state laws pertaining to the ad valorem property tax assessment; providing for the review and appeal of assessments; testifying in court on assessments; and deciding on tax exemptions and tracking each exemption. The Director of Equalization and his/her staff must be certified by the South Dakota Department of Revenue in order to assess real property for tax purposes. After initial certification, appraisers must be re-certified every five years. Requirements for re-certification include: attending and passing the annual Department of Revenue sponsored school, USPAP, attending workshops, and attending the South Dakota Association of Assessing Officers Conferences. Staff Lori Mackey, Director of Equalization Nancy Matt Michelle Andrea Jeff Yankton County Highway Department Phone: (605)260-4473 Fax: (605)260-4492 Address: 3302 W City Limits Road, Yankton, SD 57078 Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. -- Monday to Thursday Services Provided: • • • • • County road maintenance Snow/ice removal, sanding roads Asphalt road maintenance Bridge/Culvert inspections and maintenance Repair and maintain road signs Staff Brian Gustad, Highway Superintendent Mike Sedlacek, Operations Supervisor Karla Bossman, Administrative Assistant Office of Planning & Zoning Yankton County Extension Office Phone: (605) 665-3387 Fax: (605) 665-2669 Address: 901 Whiting Drive, Yankton SD 57078 The Extension Office is located next to the 4-H fairgrounds on Whiting Drive. Staff Danielle McFarland, Office Manager Stephanie Siebrandt, 4-H Youth Development Coordinator Lauren Hollenbeck, 4-H Youth Program Advisor - Clay, Union & Yankton Counties 16vYANKTON COUNTY GUIDE 2017 Phone: (605) 260-4445 Fax: (605) 668-9682 Mailing Address: 321 West 3rd Street #209 Yankton, SD 57078 Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm The Planning & Zoning Office is located on the second floor of the Yankton County Government Center building, the south office on the west side. Ferdig’s Transmissions & Exhaust Locally Owned & Operated Your One-Stop Shop For Complete Automotive Repair! • Foreign • Standard • Clutches • Domestic • Automatic • Batteries Now Offering A/C Recharging and Repair! 605.665.9012 220 East 3rd St., Yankton