Clay County, MississippiProperty 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
- November–December 2026 under the Mississippi Department of Revenue schedule; no specific Clay County mailing date was published.
- Payment deadline
- 2026 county schedule: property taxes are due February 1, 2027; interest begins February 2, 2027 at 1% per month, and the last Monday of August 2027 is the delinquent-tax sale for unpaid 2026 taxes.
- Assessment appeal
- For 2026 assessments, the property-tax roll is open for inspection during the two weeks before August 3, 2026; appeals must be filed with the Chancery Clerk in that period, and Board hearings begin August 3, 2026.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
January 1 through April 1, 2026; Clay County requires the application and supporting deed, vehicle-tag, purchase, identity, age, disability, or veteran documents by April 1.
Senior relief
Mississippi Tier 2 homestead relief: a qualified homeowner age 65 or older or totally disabled by January 1, 2026 is exempt from taxes on the first $7,500 of assessed homestead value (equivalent to $75,000 of true value for Class I); proof of age or disability is required. Qualifying service-connected disabled veterans and certain surviving spouses may qualify for a total exemption under Tier 3; contact the county Tax Assessor.
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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