Applications & Permits

Please review the applications & permits below:

Equalization

• Agriculture Criteria (PDF) -
• Appeal Process Guide (LINK) - Property Owner Appeal Process Guide on South Dakota Department of Revenue website.
• Objection to real Property Assessment (PDF)
• Owner Occupied Application (PDF)
• Property Tax Forms (LINK) - Applications for Ag status, Owner Occupied, Objections on South Dakota Department of Revenue website. 

Highway

• Access Permit Application (PDF) - request approval for a new driveway on a county road. Submit completed application at least two weeks before anticipated start date.
• Oversize/Overweight Permit Application (PDF) - request approval for an overweight/oversize load on a county road. Submit completed application at least two days before needed.
• Utility Permit Application (PDF)- request approval of utilities and/or drainage facilities within a county road right-of-way. Submit completed application at least two weeks before anticipated start date. Additional details are outlined in the form below.
  • Accommodations of Utilities Policy (PDF) - Additional details required for Utility Permit Application.

Planning & Zoning

• Building/Zoning Permit (PDF) - A building/zoning permit is required prior to the construction of new structures, alterations to existing structures, or change of occupancy.
• Change of Zone (PDF) - A change of zone application is required to change the zoning district designation of a property.
• Conditional Use Lincoln (PDF) - A conditional use permit allows for a property to be used conditionally for specific land uses designated within the Lincoln County Code of Ordinances.
• Conditional Use Joint LC & SF (PDF) - A conditional use permit allows for a property to be used conditionally for specific land uses designated within the Lincoln County Code of Ordinances. 
• Floodplain Development Permit Application (PDF)  - A floodplain development permit is required for any proposed development within a flood hazard area as regulated by the 2021 Flood Damage Protection Ordinance. 
• Nuisance & Zoning Complaint (PDF) - A complaint may be filed to direct staff to investigate alleged violations of the county nuisance or zoning ordinances.
• On-Site Wastewater System (PDF) - An on-site wastewater system application is required when installing a new or replacement septic system or holding tank.
• Plat (PDF) - A plat is submitted to subdivide or change the legal boundaries of a parcel of land.
• Preliminary Subdivision Plan (PDF) - A preliminary subdivision plan is required for proposed subdivisions of more than 3 lots.
• Temporary Use Permit (PDF) - A temporary use permit allows for uses and associated improvements to a property which are not considered permanent.
• Variance (PDF) - A variance is required when a particular hardship will occur if the strict letter of the regulations within the Lincoln County Code of Ordinances would be carried out.

Register of Deeds

• Authorization for Release of Certificate of Military Discharge (PDF) - Request a copy of military discharge DD214
• Marriage License Application (PDF) - Marriage Application
• Vital Records Request (PDF) - Request vital records (Birth/Death/Marriage)

Sheriff's Office

• How to obtain an accident report - Links and guidelines on obtaining a copy of an accident report/
• Fingerprinting - All you need to know about Lincoln County fingerprinting services.
• Pistol Permits - State of South Dakota pistol permitting procedure.