Commission Minutes

NOTICE

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, 2023. You must apply each year to receive a water reduction.

Brooke Graves, CAA

Director of Equalization

It is required by McPherson County Zoning Ordinance #10-2 that a building permit is required 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 according to Resolution 23-2 which was adopted by the McPherson County Commissioners at the January 3^rd, 2023 meeting. Please call the McPherson County Equalization Office at 605-439-3663 if you have any questions.