Taxes and Assessment
Taxpayers in Clay County are subject to taxation by a variety of taxing entities. The links on this page will direct you further.
NEW: Request for Waiver of Fees, Interest, Penalties, and Taxes
If the County made an error or omission in determining the amount of taxes due, on a property tax bill after August 2008, there is a new procedure in which taxpayers can claim a waiver or refund of interest, penalties and taxes. Clay County Ordinance 2008-ORD-31 addresses the changes made to the Revised Missouri State Statutes (RSMo), §§ 52.230, 52.240, and 139.031 by Senate Bill No. 711.If you believe Clay County made such an error, you must complete the "Request for Waiver of Fees, Interest, Penalties, and Taxes" form in its entirety. Please follow all instructions on the form and either bring the form and all required backup documentation to the Clay County Administration Office or mail the form along with required documentation, to:
Clay County Commission
Request for Waiver of Fees, Interest, Penalties, and Taxes
1 Courthouse Square
Liberty, Misssouri 64068
Form: Request for Waiver of Fees Interest Penalties and Taxes
Personal Property Tax, Real Estate Property Tax,
Business Personal Property Tax
Clay County Assessor
Phone: (816) 407-3500
Clay County Collector
Phone: (816) 407-3200
- Frequently Answered Questions
- Online Tax Records and Tax Receipts, pay Clay County taxes online
- Annual Tax Sale (Property Lien Auction)
City Taxes
Please see under Municipalities
State Income Tax, Estate Tax, State Business Taxes
Please see under Missouri Department of Revenue
Federal Income Tax, Federal Business Taxes
Please see under Internal Revenue Service