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1. Who can join 4-H?

Brookings County 4-H membership is open to all boys and girls ages 8-18. There are Cloverbud programs for boys and girls ages 5-8. 4-H is open to all youth regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap.

2. What's expected of a 4-H member?

When you join 4-H, you are expected to attend your club's meetings and enroll in at least one 4-H project. Every 4-H member prepares a project or demonstration to exhibit at Achievement Days or a club meeting. Throughout the year, 4-H members complete a record book to record their activities for the year and submits it to their club leader for possible rewards.

3. How much does it cost?

4-H is free! 4-H clubs may have small dues to pay for their activities. Other activities may have a fee to pay for things like food, transportation, etc.

4. What is a 4-H project?

A project is an area or interest that the 4-H member wants to learn more about during the year. All members get project materials that will get them started and a leader is usually available to help members with their project work.

5. How can parents become involved in 4-H?

Parents are a very important part of 4-H. Parents help 4-H members choose their project, provide transportation and encourage the 4-H'er to do their best. Many parents share their time, skills and resources with the entire 4-H club by becoming project or club leaders. For these activities the leader invites members into their home or meeting place and work on projects or have club meetings.

6. We live in the city, can my kids still join 4-H?

4-H programs are open to all young people, no matter where they live. There are programs in every community in Brookings County. Some projects that are especially well suited to urban areas include drama, pets, food and nutrition, gardening and rocketry.

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1. How do I schedule an item on the commission agenda?

You can schedule an item on the County Commission agenda by either contacting the Commission Department Director at 605-696-8205 or by email.

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1. How do I apply for owner-occupied status to lower my property taxes?

Complete the owner-occupied certificate and mail or deliver it to the County Director of Equalization office by March 15 of the current year. South Dakota property tax information

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1. When are my taxes due?

Taxes in South Dakota are due and payable the first of January. However, the first half of the property tax payments is accepted until April 30th without penalty. The second half of taxes will be accepted until October 31st without penalty.

2. What if I miss the deadline for my tax payment?

There is a 10% annual penalty for late payments. Please keep in mind, that taxes that are not postmarked by April 30th and October 31st, respectively are also considered delinquent. If you mail your payment on time, and the post office fails to postmark it by those dates, it will be considered a late payment.

3. When are my vehicle tags due?

The deadline to purchase license plate tags and decals is dependent on the first letter of your last name. For instance, if your last name is Anderson, the last day to purchase your tags is January 31st. You can view the full list of deadlines below.

A, B - January
C,D,E - February
F,G, J - March
H, I, O - May
K, L - June
M, N - July
P, Q, R - August
S - September
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z - November

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1. When are my taxes due?

Taxes in South Dakota are due and payable the first of January. However, the first half of the property tax payments is accepted until April 30th without penalty. The second half of taxes will be accepted until October 31st without penalty.

2. How do I schedule an item on the commission agenda?

You can schedule an item on the County Commission agenda by either contacting the Commission Department Director at 605-696-8205 or by email.

3. Who are the Brookings County appointed and elected officials?

An list of Brookings County appointed and elected officials and their duties can be viewed at this link: Brookings County Officials

4. How can I sign up for notifications from Brookings County?

Anyone can sign up for text and/or email notifications from Brookings County concerning meeting agendas, road conditions, and weather alerts by signing up in to our Notify Me program at this link: Notify Me

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1. What is a Geographic Information System (GIS)?

A geographic information system (GIS) is a computer system capable of assembling, storing, manipulating, and displaying geographically referenced information (i.e. spatial data). This system should include:

• Hardware (computers, printers, plotters, scanners, digitizers, GPS units, etc.)
• Software (programs like ArcMap ArcGISPro, QGIS, etc.)
• Data (files that may be loaded into the software programs, such as roads, town boundaries, parcels, aerial photographs, etc.)
• Staff (analysts, technicians, etc.)

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1. How many employees does the county have?

The county currently employs approximately 80 full time employees and 48 part time employees, including volunteer board members.

2. What retirement plan does the county offer employees?

Brookings County is a member of the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). SDRS is a state retirement system benefit that is a mandatory requirement for full time employees. Employees are required to participate by contributing 6% biweekly for Class A employees and 8% biweekly for Class B employees. Brookings County matches the required employee contributions.

3. Can I send the county my resume or application to keep on file to be considered for future county jobs?

No, the county only accepts applications for currently posted positions.

4. How long should I expect to wait before hearing from the county regarding the status of my application?

Once the position has closed, it may take several weeks for all applications to be reviewed. The length of time to review the applications is dependent upon how many applications are received. At the completion of the application review process, all applicants will receive notification as to whether or not they have been selected for an interview.

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1. How do I contact a city/county department?

Visit the Staff Directory to find all department and staff contact information.

2. Where can I find the answers to my frequently asked questions?

Use the FAQs module to easily find answers to the questions you ask the most.

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1. I was born and got married in another state, can I get a certified copy in your office?

No, we can only issue certified copies of birth, marriage or death if the event occurred in South Dakota.
Obtain information from various states.

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1. What should I do if I am the victim of a crime?

If you believe a crime has been committed or you are a victim and/or witness to a crime, you should contact the Brookings County Sheriff’s Department at 605-696-8300 or the Brookings City Police Department at 605-692-2113.

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1. How do I ride the DAV van?

Please call the County Coordinator at 605-696-8260 as far in advance of your appointment as possible to allow us to coordinate with other van riders and volunteer drivers and please let us know if you need a spouse or care helper to ride the DAV van with you.