Clay County Notice of Open Board of Equalization Hearings Wednesday, August 5, 2026

This transcript is from a Clay County, Missouri Board of Equalization hearing held on August 5, 2026. The meeting primarily involved discussions regarding property tax assessments for Spire, Missouri. Representatives from Spire submitted their 2026 declarations and requested that the property assessments be entered consistent with those declarations. The county assessor and board members discussed the use of a 50-year life for depreciating real estate, a practice upheld by the State Tax Commission and consistent with Missouri law and appellate court decisions. No new procurement, contract awards, or budget allocations were discussed during this hearing, as the focus was on property valuation and tax assessment procedures. The meeting was recorded and made available on YouTube, with arrangements to share the recording link with participants.