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Contact Info
LeAnn Black
Clay County Treasurer
Clay County Treasurer
Administration Building
300 West 4th Street
Suite 4
Spencer, IA 51301
Phone
Fax
712-262-5793
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Notice: Drivers License by appointment only
Staff
Casey Climer
Motor Vehicle Deputy
Catie Swart
Tax Deputy
Loree Zwemke
Clerk
Clerk
DL Examiner
Duties of the County Treasurer
Tax due reminder September 30, 2024
!! The first half property tax installment is due!!First half of property taxes is due Monday, September 30, 2024 delinquent Tuesday, October 1, 2024. You may pay in our office at 300 West 4th St, Spencer, IA., between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.
Payments may also be made by mail or dropped off in our boxes on the North and South side of the Clay County Administration Building. Property tax information may be obtained online at www.iowatreasurers.org or by calling the Treasurer’s Office at 712-262-2179.
To pay online by E-check there is a $.25 per transaction fee. To use a Debit card there is a $2.00 fee and credit card fee is 2 ¼ percent fee. We accept Visa, MasterCard & Discover. To avoid penalty on the first installment, payment must be received in the Treasurer’s office or postmarked September 30, 2024.
The Clay County Treasurer's Office is dedicated to excellence by providing courteous, friendly, and professional customer service in all aspects of our county office. Respecting the citizens of Clay County by the power entrusted in the Treasurer as the overseer of the revenues generated in Clay County.
Characteristics of the Treasurer
The Clay County Treasurer's capacity is that of a public administrator whose authority is established by state government for the purpose of policing
County funds and maintaining complex financial records and accounts. The Treasurer is an elected official with a four year term.
Duties of the Treasurer
The Treasurer is responsible for the receipt, management, disbursement, financial reporting, bonds and investment of all monies paid to the County and serves as agent for the State of Iowa Department of Transportation and Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance.
Disbursement, financial reporting, bonds and investment of all monies paid to the County and serves as agent for the State of Iowa Department
of Transportation and Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance.
The Treasurer compiles composite reports from individual record books to general ledgers: reviews and reconciles receipts, bills, and cash received to assure accuracy of figures to prevent discrepancies and financial loss. In addition, the Treasurer categorizes, indexes, files and deposits materials, forms and monies received to assure public funds are administered properly.
The Treasurer is responsible for the proper receipt, accounting and disbursement of county funds within proper policies established by the State
of Iowa, Clay County Board of Supervisors and corporate and unincorporated taxing entities for adequate financial control.
Financial Management
- Investment of Revenues
- Keep accurate record of monies received and disbursed
- Check supporting data for all check and cash receipts from all county monies
- Submit accurate financial records for annual audit
- Prepare monthly reports
- Prepare reports throughout the year for the Clay County Board of Supervisors and State Auditor
- Consult with members of the Investment Committee (various members of banking institutions in Clay County)
- Update Investment Report annually if law changes
- ACH transfers of monthly tax payments and from auto dealers
- Send monthly monies to the Iowa Department of Transportation
- Apportion taxes to various entities
- Collect miscellaneous revenues from all county offices and departments
- Pays all county warrants drawn by county Auditor
- Pays interest on drainage warrants not paid for lack of funds
Property Tax Forms
Property Tax Forms
2023 Iowa Tax Credit Claim Form (Elderly & Disabled Tax Credit)
Property tax credit is for Iowa resident homeowners who are eligible to file a claim for assistance towards property tax if the applicant meets age/disability and household income requirements.
2023 Iowa Mobile/Manufactured/Modular Home Owner Application for Reduced Tax Rate
Reduced tax rate provides property tax assistance for qualified mobile and manufactured homeowners.
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