Drainage Permits are available from the Director of Equalization
Stop in to the office, call 605-439-3663 or email [email protected] for more information
10-14 Estabishing Drainage Regs
Drainage Permit Ordinance #10-1
October 17, 2025
Stop in to the office, call 605-439-3663 or email [email protected] for more information
10-14 Estabishing Drainage Regs
Drainage Permit Ordinance #10-1
Video of the County Meetings Available HERE
OCTOBER 7th COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday October 7th, 2025 beginning at 9AM in the Commissioner Chambers in Leola
* 24hr notice required to be added to an agenda *
Meeting packet documents are available after the meeting by contacting the Auditor’s Office
FLOODED FARMLAND APPLICATION
Applications are available in the Director of Equalization Office for reduction in value on flooded farmland. The flooded agricultural land must be non-farmable during the past three growing seasons. Land that is in CRP or any other program where use is restricted is not eligible for this adjustment.
Applications must include a current FSA map with the flooded acres highlighted on the map. An application is required for each parcel of land. The deadline for submission is November 1, 2025. You must apply each year to receive a water reduction.
Brooke Mehlhaff, CAA
Director of Equalization
McPherson County Property Owners
McPherson County Zoning Ordinance #2024-1 requires a building permit for any improvements on or to any structure/building in which the market value of the improvements exceeds $3,000 for property in Long Lake, Wetonka, Hillsview and rural McPherson County. If you are a resident of the City of Eureka or the City of Leola, you are required to acquire a building permit from your respective city.
To obtain a building permit, contact the McPherson County Equalization Office. If a building permit is not obtained, a fine will be applied. Please call the McPherson County Equalization Office at 605-439-3663 if you have any questions.
HOLIDAY HOURS
Courthouse is Closed
Full time position: McPherson County Highway Department Secretary/Receptionist
Definition of Position- The secretary/receptionist for the McPherson County Highway Superintendent will be a position under the direct supervision of the Highway Superintendent. In the absence of the superintendent, the secretary/receptionist will have the authority to operate the office and give out information concerning the highway office, be responsible for general reception/clerical duties including typing, filing, answering telephone, maintaining records and performing other related work as assigned.
Minimum qualification: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as good organizational skills required for a busy office are necessary, Knowledge of excel, word and basic computer skills is a necessity. A complete job description is available upon request in the Highway office. Position is full time, 35 hours per week with benefits.
To apply mail or email a completed application to: McPherson County Highway Department
PO Box 30
Leola, SD 57456
605-439-3406
McPherson County Auditor PO Box 390
Leola, SD 57456
605-439-3314
Deadline for applications will be October 6th, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
For more information about the position contact the McPherson County Highway office 605 439-3667
Or 605-380-0491
McPherson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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