Resident urges clearer outreach on county abatement program

Jan 27, 2026

Pipestone County resident David Smith told the board he and neighbors missed opportunities under the county abatement program because of unclear timing and application steps and asked that the county publish clear, accessible guidance for homeowners and builders.

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Dave Smith, a local resident, told the Pipestone County Board he struggled to understand who was eligible for the county’s abatement program after building a recent home and asked the county to provide clearer application guidance.

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