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IMPORTANT NOTICE: I would like to remind property owners and owners of mobile homes of State tax credits being available. 

Who is Eligible for the Property Tax Credit?  Iowa residents if total household income is less than $20,427 and one of the following applies: 

For Real Estate:

• 65 years of age or older as of December 31, 2009 
• Totally disabled and age 18 - 64, as of December 31, 2009

For Mobile homes:

• 23 years of age or older as of December 31, 2009

Applications must be filed with your County Treasurer’s Office by June 1, 2010 and are available on line or contact our office for further information.

Sande Geidl, Clay County Treasurer

 Clay County is pleased to announce we can now accept all credit and debit cards in our office for payments on your taxes and motor vehicle registration.  There will be a $2.00 fee for using the debit card.  The credit card companies set the fees charged for using their credit cards.  It is the same fee as charged on the internet payment system.     

 >>-Pay Property Taxes--2008-2009 Real Estate taxes are now payable online.  First half taxes are due September 1, 2008 and delinquent October 1, 2008.  Second half taxes are due March 1, 2009 and delinquent April 1, 2009.  Payment accepted on Past Due Taxes, Tax Sale Redemption can NOT be made online.

>>Pay Your Motor Vehicle Tag Renewals - You are only eligible to renew online, if you received a renewal notice through the US Postal Service that contains a PIN for online renewals.  If your vehicle registration is delinquent or you require proof of SR insurance, or if you have any outstanding debts the vehicle does not qualify for online renewal.  Half year license and apportioned vehicles are not eligible for online renewals at this time.  (This is an enhancement that will be available in the future!!!)  You have 3 full months to renew your vehicles.  You have the month before, the month of, and the month after your renewal month. 

Accepted On-Line Payment Methods-ECheck, Discover, MasterCard and Visa are accepted for Internet transactions.

 Please be advised a surcharge of $30.00 will be assessed for a dishonored check, draft or order as prescribed in Iowa Code 554.3512

Clay County Administration Building

300 West 4th Street, P.O. Box 1147

Spencer, IA  51301.

For your convenience we have a payment drop box located on the northeast and southeast side of the Clay County Administration Building.  Please do not put cash payments in our drop box.

The handicap entrance is located on the South side of the Administration Building.