Clay County Property Tax Calculator
Accurate property tax estimates for Clay County including 2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas.
Property Tax Calculator
Alabama Class III Residential
Reduces assessed value by $6,000
Total Millage Rate: 31.0 mills
State: 6.5 | County: 11.5 | School: 13
Clay County Tax Rates
State Mills
6.5
County Mills
11.5
School Mills
13
Unincorporated Total
31
Cities in Clay County
| City | City Mills | Total Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 7.5 | 38.5 |
| Lineville | 7 | 38 |
| Unincorporated Areas | — | 31 |
Calculating What You Will Owe in Clay County
Understanding Clay County begins with its 31-mill baseline, the reference rate against which each incorporated city adds its own educational and municipal levies. The breakdown behind that baseline is 6.5 state mills, 11.5 county mills, and 13 school mills.
Because Clay County residences fall under Alabama's Class III designation, the state caps the assessment ratio at 10% of fair market value, a protective ceiling that keeps taxable value far below the sale price for local families.
The homestead exemption is where many Clay County owners find real savings, a combined $6,000 reduction in assessed value that must be filed with the local assessor to take effect.
The 2 municipalities of Clay County (Ashland and Lineville among them) each set distinct rates, so entering your exact city rather than the county default produces a materially more accurate estimate.
Before finalizing any Clay County purchase, confirm current millage and exemption figures with the Clay County tax assessor, since local rates and district boundaries are adjusted periodically.