South Dakota's Dusty Johnson proposes $400 tax credit and exemptions, funded by a sales tax hike, to ease housing costs.

Congressman Dusty Johnson unveiled a 2027 property tax relief plan for South Dakota, offering a $400 annual credit to homeowners and a two-year tax exemption for first-time buyers, funded by a scheduled sales tax increase from 4.2% to 4.5%. The proposal, aimed at easing rising housing costs, is projected to cost $110 million, with Johnson emphasizing fiscal responsibility. The plan has drawn criticism from fellow Republican gubernatorial candidate Jon Hansen, who accused Johnson of adopting ideas from a task force he led. Multiple tax relief measures are expected during the upcoming legislative session.