Pennington County directs state’s attorney to draft ordinance for Senate Bill 96 sales-tax option to lower owner-occupied property taxes Commissioners asked the county attorney to draft a local ordinance to implement Senate Bill 96 — a half‑cent sales‑tax option counties may use to offset owner-occupied property taxes — and agreed to public vetting. The board discussed timing, implementation, tax-shifting effects and directed preparatory work for possible adoption in late 2026.

Pennington County is taking a bold step to potentially lower property taxes by exploring a new sales tax ordinance that could reshape financial burdens for homeowners.

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