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Clay County, Minnesota

3510 12th Ave S
Moorhead, Minnesota 56560

Tel: 218-299-5002
Fax: 218-299-5195

County Website: Clay county
Assessor Website: Clay county assessor

Clay County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Collect all the necessary paperwork, like your property tax statement and proof of your property's value, like recent appraisals or sales.
Reach out to the Clay County Auditor-Treasurer's office to get more information on the appeal process. https://www.co.clay.mn.us/departments/auditor-treasurer/property-taxes/appealing-your-property-taxes
Fill out the forms required for appealing your property taxes. You can find these on the county website or get them from the Auditor-Treasurer's office. https://www.co.clay.mn.us/sites/default/files/documents/Property%20Tax%20Appeal%20Form.pdf
Send in your completed forms and supporting documents to the Auditor-Treasurer's office within the deadline for appealing.
Show up for your scheduled hearing with the Board of Appeal and Equalization (BOAE), where you'll argue for a lower assessment of your property taxes. https://www.co.clay.mn.us/departments/auditor-treasurer/property-taxes/board-of-appeal-and-equalization
Wait for a decision from the BOAE on your appeal.

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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Clay county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Clay county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Clay county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.

Tax exemptions

Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Clay county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.

Appeal tax assessment

Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Clay county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.

Challenge the tax rate

Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Clay county government and ask them to consider reducing it.

Property Tax Rules

Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Clay county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Clay county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.

Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Clay county Minnesota tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Clay County

Homes in Clay county have a median home value of $205,033.

Clay county home values are ranked 21 out of 87 counties in the state of Minnesota for median home price. The average median home value in Minnesota is $169,752. Traverse county has the lowest median price at $85,101. Carver county has the highest median price at $333,490.

Compared to the rest of the United States, Clay county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~57%.

Minnesota Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Clay county is $66,069.

Compared to the state of Minnesota and the United States, Clay county's median household income is higher than the state of Minnesota's average median household income of $63,124 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.

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Clay county's population has grown from 50,422 in 1990 to 65,318 in 2020, an increase of 30% over that time frame.

For comparison, the state of Minnesota's population has grown from 4,375,665 in 1990 to 5,706,494 in 2020, an increase of 30% over that time frame.

In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.

Clay county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Minnesota and the United States.

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Clay County Minnesota Cities

Baker, Comstock, Dilworth, Downer, Felton, Georgetown, Glyndon, Hitterdal, Moorhead, Rollag, Sabin, Ulen

Clay County Minnesota Zipcodes

56513 / 56514 / 56525 / 56529 / 56536 / 56546 / 56547 / 56549 / 56552 / 56560 / 56580 / 56585 /

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