Duties of the County Treasurer
County Treasurer
The Treasurer is elected by vote of the county at large for a term of four years with a prohibition against serving more than two terms within 12 years. His office is provided for in the constitution. The Treasurer is also authorized to serve as the fiscal officer in some cities. The functions of the Treasurer are to collect, to retain custody of, and to disburse county funds. He has charge of the collection of delinquent taxes (including sale of real property to taxes when authorized) and is required on a daily basis to enter all judgments paid in the appropriate record maintained in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. She collects local and state general property taxes for all units in the county. The Treasurer is required annually to send each person charged with taxes a statement of the amount of property tax owed.
Property Tax Payment Options
PAY IN PERSON: Treasurer's Office, Clay County Courthouse
DROP BOX: located on the West side ramp door.
MAIL TO: Clay County Treasurer
609 E. National Ave., Room 101
Brazil, IN 47834
PAY AT LOCAL BANK: Take payment coupon to one of the following local banks during the months of April-May and October-November:
- First Financial Bank
- First Farmers Bank & Trust
- Riddell National Bank
- Hometown Savings Bank
For Detailed Property Tax Information: www.lowtaxinfo.com
For Current Tax Sale Listing: www.sriservices.com