Clay County, MinnesotaProperty records & tax offices
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Find the right property record
Use the property portal for ownership and assessed value, the collector for a bill or balance, and the map for parcel location. Have the address, owner name, or parcel number ready.
Tax bills & filing dates
These are the dates and qualifications recorded in the directory. Confirm your tax year and current deadline with the official office and your property’s notice.
- Tax bill mailing
- By March 31, 2026 — Clay County states real-estate and personal-property statements are mailed by March 31; manufactured-home statements are mailed by July 15.
- Payment deadline
- 2026 Clay County schedule: homestead/cabins, non-homesteads and personal property first half May 15 and second half October 15; agricultural non-homestead second half November 15; manufactured-home halves August 31 and November 15; next business day if weekend.
- Assessment appeal
- Start with the assessor, then attend the city/township Board of Appeal or Open Book meeting and then the County Board; Clay County published a 2026 meeting schedule. Minnesota Tax Court appeal is due April 30 of the year the tax becomes payable, so the 2026 payable-year deadline was April 30, 2026.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
Own, occupy, and file with the Clay County Assessor by December 31, 2026 for the following year's homestead tax classification; file in person or by mail, and refile if the assessor sends a notice.
Senior relief
Minnesota Senior Citizens' Property Tax Deferral Program: applicant must be 65+ (or one spouse 65+ and the other 62+), total household income $96,000 or less, and must have owned and homesteaded the home for the last five years; the homeowner pays up to 3% of household income and applies by November 1 for the following year's taxes. The deferred balance is a state loan secured by the property; other Minnesota refunds and disability/veteran programs may also apply.
Valuation limits
No general countywide annual valuation cap was verified for Minnesota. Estimated market value is set under Minnesota law; taxable market value can differ because of homestead, veteran, agricultural, Green Acres, Rural Preserve, and other statutory exclusions, credits, or deferrals.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.
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