When are property taxes due in Clay County, Mississippi?

Clay County property taxes are due February 1. This deadline applies to all counties in Mississippi.

What is the penalty for late property tax payment in Clay County, Mississippi?

The late payment penalty in Clay County is 0.5% per month until tax sale.

How do I pay Clay County, Mississippi property taxes?

You can pay Clay County property taxes via Online, mail, in-person.

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Clay County Property Tax Due Date

Mississippi

2027 Property Tax Due Dates

Due Datein 201 days

February 1

Full payment

Penalty: 0.5% per month until tax saleGrace period: None

Payment Methods

Online, Mail, In-Person

Clay County Treasurer

How to Pay

Online

Pay using credit card or e-check

By Mail

Mail check payable to Clay County Treasurer

In Person

Visit the Treasurer's office

About Property Taxes in Mississippi

Mississippi has one of the lowest property tax burdens in the United States. Property taxes are administered at the county level, with property assessed at 10% of true value for residential property and 15% for commercial. The combination of low assessment ratios and low millage rates makes Mississippi's effective property tax rate among the lowest in the country. Tax bills are typically mailed in the fall and due February 1, becoming delinquent after that date.

Payment & Assessment

Mississippi property taxes are due February 1 each year. A penalty and interest of 1.5% per month apply after February 1. Properties with delinquent taxes for two years may be sold at a tax sale. Most counties offer online payment through the county tax collector's website. Contact your county for payment options.

Statewide framework for Mississippi. Your county's specific rates and deadlines are shown above.

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About Clay County

Clay County is a county in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 18,636. Its county seat is West Point. Its name is in honor of American statesman Henry Clay, member of the United States Senate from Kentucky and United States Secretary of State in the 19th century. J. Wesley Caradine, an African American, was the first state representative for Clay County after it was established in 1871. The federal government formerly designated Clay County as the West Point Micropolitan Statistical Area, but the county lost that status in 2013. It is part of the Golden Triangle region of the state.

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