News & Updates
City of Box Elder Launches New Online Platform!
Starting January 28, 2025, the City of Box Elder launched a new online platform for permits & licensing!
This new system will help you:
✅ Apply for permits & licenses
✅ Pay online (Credit Card & E-Check options)
✅ Track your application progress
✅ Submit documents & request inspections
✅ Receive important updates & reports by email
There will be two informational help sessions held at the Community Center in City Hall
- Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 9:00 am – 11 am
Get ready for a smoother, faster experience!
For any questions, please contact the Planning & Zoning office at 605-923-1408 or email planning@boxelder.us.
PRESS RELEASE: City of Box Elder Maintains Strong & Consistent Growth in Sales Tax Revenue
January 22, 2025: Box Elder, SD.
December sales tax numbers were just released by the South Dakota Department of Revenue showing the City of Box Elder having a sales tax growth of 27.90% over the same period in 2023. This follows a 21.12% increase in November, resulting in a 9.51% overall growth for 2024 compared to 2023.
Box Elder's robust economic growth continues to attract new businesses, solidifying its reputation as a stable and thriving market, reflecting strong confidence from national brands in the city's vitality and future potential. New additions further enhance local amenities and economic opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
"Our community's ongoing expansion and economic stability are driving interest from prominent retailers and restaurants looking to invest in Box Elder," said Sean Overeynder, Director of Economic and Community Development. "These businesses recognize opportunities our market offers and the value of being part of our vibrant, growing community."
The growth of Box Elder is expected to continue as the United States Air Force continues its preparations for the B-21 bomber arrival which will bring more military and civilian personnel to Ellsworth Air Force Base.
Contact:
City of Box Elder, Economic and Community Development Department
605-923-1404
EconomicDevelopment@BoxElder.US
www.boxeldersd.us
Town Hall Meeting
A recording of this meeting, and all future meetings, is available here.
The agenda included:
- Welcome & Introductions: Mayor and Wing Commander
- Project Updates:
- Base Projects: Civil Engineers share updates on mission support and runway improvements
- City Infrastructure: City Engineer outlines upcoming city projects
- Grants: City Grant Writer discusses recent and future grants
- Community Development: Planning, zoning, and economic growth updates
- [Tentative]: School District updates on plans for student growth
Simulation Tool-City Budget and a Balancing Act
Welcome to the City of Box Elder's Budget Simulation!
Please take part in this interactive simulation which will allow you to understand better implications from Initiated Measure-28 and how it applies to the city's budget. You can also explore the budget and understand more how it is structured and applied.
Infrastructure Updates
You may have heard about upcoming changes to our water and wastewater systems. After consulting with external experts, the City Council has decided to proceed with vital upgrades to our infrastructure.
These changes are underway. However, before accessing grants to fund these Capital Improvement Projects, certain procedures must be followed. We're actively seeking and exploring alternative funding options to minimize the impact on you, our valued residents. Rest assured, we've secured funds from specific grants and other sources to help ease the financial burden on our community.
To stay informed, monitor your utility bills for updates, and continue to visit this site for comprehensive information on surcharges and their application. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we aim to enhance the future of our city's infrastructure and quality of life for everyone.
Prairie Road Reconstruction
Another Successful "Cleaning up the Box"!
Another successful community event - Cleaning up the Box! We can’t thank you enough for helping clean up garbage around our wonderful city! HUGE thank you to the sponsors for this event: McDonald's, Sentinel Federal Credit Union, West River Electric Association, & Black Hills Federal Credit Union. Thank you to all the residents, businesses, and city employees for all your hard work today! We appreciate it so much!
