Smith For Clayton

01/07/2026

Happy New Year! Your Clayton County Tax Commissioner's Office is starting the year with TC Nuggets to better equip our Clayton County family with knowledge about property taxes.

It's Homestead Exemption Season (January 1-April 1)! New Homeowners, be sure to apply for your Homestead Exemption. You must live in the home for one year before it takes effect.

Also, anyone living in Clayton County who is a Senior, age 65 years or older as of January 1st, can also apply for a Senior (or school tax) Exemption. This is also a good time to verify what exemptions you have in place on your property.

What Are Property Taxes?

Property taxes are ad valorem taxes, meaning they are based on the value of your property as of January 1 each year.

What your property is worth (value assessed by the Tax Assessor), minus any exemptions, along with the millage rate (determined by the Board of Commissioners), determines what you owe each year.

Danielle Smith,
Your Clayton County Tax Commissioner

11/12/2025

Honoring all who have bravely served and sacrificed for our freedom.
Your courage, dedication, and service will never be forgotten. We salute you today and every day! 🇺🇸

09/26/2025

Had a great time at the Annual Arts Clayton Golf Tournament AND my team won 1st place for the women!! A thank you Arts Clayton for all you’ve done to keep the arts alive in Clayton County

05/04/2025

So a weekend full of events in Clayton! The BOE’s golf tournament was tons of fun as always—with the most precious youngest golfer out there! Then a PRO golf mixer at our very own Lake Spivey Golf Club—and the Pros were in the house!

Clayton County Senior Services Department hosted their annual Mayfest with our Seniors and loads of great vendors, good, music… The Alzheimer’s Services Center was in the house and your Tax Commissioner’s Office too!

Then the Kentucky Derby with B'mari Events at the Cigar Parlour supporting the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Jonesboro with Tammary Scott! And more to come today with House of Dawn Inc. (more pics to come)

03/30/2025

These days whirl by SO fast! Had a great time on Wednesday at the Clayton County Day at the Capitol!

Danielle Smith, Your Clayton County Tax Commissioner

11/29/2024

So proud of the Jonesboro High School Majestic Marching Cardinals! Way to represent Clayton County Public Schools in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!! ❤️

11/06/2024

Thank you, Clayton County. Family for allowing me to serve another term as your Tax Commissioner! 

11/03/2024

Our history and the importance of voting. Vote…vote…VOTE!!! Oh did I say VOOOOTE!!!!!! Tuesday November 5th at 6:30 AM until 7:30PM and if you’re in line at 7:30 PM stay in line and VOTE!!

"African Americans paid a steep price for the right to vote. And none of us should take it for granted. So, let's use it — for all those who fought and sacri...

11/01/2024

Today is the LAST DAY for early voting until 7 PM!!! GO VOTE! If you miss it today, You have to wait until Tuesday on election day, November 5th. Clayton family!!!! We CAN’T afford low voter turnout! Y’all better SHOW UP!!!