Public Records

Find public records without a request

Many City records are already available online. The records listed below are published and available to view and download:

If you are looking for	Where to find it
Building permit information, plan information, property inspection information and code cases	Customer Self Service
Code enforcement citations- property violations	Citation list
Code cases, permits, and plans at map view	Neighborhood Connect
Hazardous materials spill reports, AST/UST storage and removal records	South Dakota DANR interactive map
Datasets-Parcels, utility viewer, street construction, traffic cameras, food inspections	DataWorks
Financial-Budgets, audits, and financial reports	Financial reports
Bid opportunities-Documents, Forms, and awards	Current bid opportunities
Council agendas, minutes, and video	Council meetings and agendas
Ordinances and resolutions	City Clerk document search
Police policy manual	Police policy manual

How to make a public records request

If a public record is not listed in the table above, you will need to file a request. Start a request by selecting the public records request form below that best matches your needs.

Public Request Forms

Police Records & Court Order Requests

Use this form to request police records such as accident reports and traffic video from Sioux Falls Police.

Law Enforcement & Government Agency Requests

Use this form if you are a part of a law enforcement or government agency.

Non-Police: City Public Records Request

Use this form to request non-police records from the City of Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls Fire Rescue.

Records that cannot be released

Under South Dakota Law, not all records are subject to disclosure. Read the full statute at South Dakota Codified Laws, Chapter 1-27.

Before you file

One request for most records

One City records request returns one response with all non-police records from every City department. Filing more than one request for the same property may delay the process and staff time spent combining requests may add additional response time.

Police record requests cannot be combined with other requests.

Request best practices

Include as much information as possible with your request:

Address or parcel number
Date range
Type of document
Incident or reference number
Current contact information

After you file

What happens after a request is made

You will receive a confirmation that includes a request number you can use to check on the status of your request. Do not file a second request as a status check. Your request will be sent to the relevant City department(s) to collect the requested information and determine if any costs will be assessed for the request.

Staff may contact you before completing your request to provide a cost estimate or confirm the request and its scope.

Fee schedule

View the current fee schedule City Ordinance Chapter 41 Fees

A majority of public records requests are free. The City of Sioux Falls charges a fee when a request requires more than 1 hour of staff time and/or to cover materials. If your request will cost more than $50, our staff will contact you with an estimate before starting the request. You have the option to approve the fee, narrow the request, or withdraw the request.