November 24, 2020

County Assistance Applications

McPherson County provides emergency assistance for the indigent individuals who are county residents and meet the eligibility criteria, as outlined in state statues and the McPherson County Poor Relief Guidelines. This program is a resource of last resort which assists individuals, who have no other public or private third-party coverage.

Application for Burial Assistance

Application for Fuel, Rent, Utilities Assistance

Full Application for Medical Assistance

If you have any questions contact the McPherson Co. Welfare Administrator, Lindley Howard at:

E-Mail: [email protected]

Phone: 605-439-3314

Fax: 605-439-3394

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 390
Leola, SD 57456

Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5 pm

Assistance eligibility is based on state statues and county guidelines
outlined in the MCPHERSON COUNTY POOR RELIEF GUIDELINES

November Commissioners Meeting

November 5, 2020 beginning at 9AM
in the Commissioners Chambers in Leola

November 2020

** If you would like to be added to the agenda please call the Auditor’s Office, at 605-439-3314

JOB OPENING

Full Time Position: McPherson County Deputy Treasurer

Definition of Position: The Deputy Treasurer under the direct supervision of the County Treasurer will assist and have authority to collect taxes, sell license plates, and mail tax notices to property owners.

Minimum qualifications: Knowledge of Excel, Word and basic computer skills is a necessity. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, as well as good organizational skills required for a busy office are necessary. A complete job description and applications is available upon request in the Auditor’s office. Position is full time, 35 hours per week with full benefits.

Please send resume and letter of interest to:
McPherson County Auditor
PO Box 390
Leola, SD 57456

Deadline for applications will be October 30, 2020 at 5:00 PM.

For more information about the position contact the McPherson County Treasurer’s Office at [email protected]

McPherson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment Application

NOTICE

FLOODED FARM LAND APPLICATION

Applications may be picked up at the Director of Equalization Office for reduction in value on flooded farm land. The land must be flooded and not farmable for the past 3 growing seasons.

Land that is in CRP or other programs where payment was received is not considered farmable and is not eligible for this adjustment.

Applications must include a current FSA map with the flooded acres highlighted on the map. An application is needed for each parcel of land.

The deadline for these applications to be in the Director of Equalization Office is November 1, 2020. You have to apply each year to receive a water reduction.

Lanette Butler, CAA

Director of Equalization

County Assistance Applications

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