Clay County
Clay County, Missouri
1 Courthouse Square
Liberty, Missouri 64068
Tel: 816-407-3500
Fax: 816-407-3501
County Website: Clay county
Assessor Website: Clay county assessor
Clay County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Determine the fair market value of the property
- Determine the prevailing level of assessment in your district
- Obtain the assessed value of the property
- Discuss and review the assessment with the local assessing official
- Determine the basis of the appeal (market value/equity)
- File a written complaint with the board of review, using the prescribed forms according to their rules along with your evidence of unfair assessment.
- If unsuccessful, appeal the decision to the Property Tax Appeal Board.
Contact the Assessor's Office at 816-407-3500
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 Missouri 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 $185,856.
Clay county home values are ranked 7 out of 115 counties in the state of Missouri for median home price. The average median home value in Missouri is $117,516. Worth county has the lowest median price at $65,299. Platte county has the highest median price at $238,338.
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 ~42%.
The median household income in Clay county is $72,047.
Compared to the state of Missouri and the United States, Clay county's median household income is higher than the state of Missouri's average median household income of $49,389 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Clay county's population has grown from 153,411 in 1990 to 253,335 in 2020, an increase of 65% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Missouri's population has grown from 5,116,901 in 1990 to 6,154,913 in 2020, an increase of 20% 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 greater than the population change for Missouri and the United States.
Clay County Missouri Cities
Excelsior Spring, Gladstone, Holt, Kansas City, Kearney, Missouri City, North Kansas Cit, Pleasant Valley, Randolph, Smithville
Clay County Missouri Zipcodes
64024 / 64048 / 64060 / 64068 / 64072 / 64089 / 64116 / 64117 / 64118 / 64119 / 64155 / 64156 / 64157 / 64158 / 64161 / 64165 / 64166 / 64167 /
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