Arkansas property tax calculator
Each year, homeowners in Arkansas pay a median of $1,040, equal to 0.55% of the median home value of $188,000.
An estimate rather than a bill. Local taxing units set the rates, while your county assessor (or an appraisal district in some states) determines the value. Check with your county before you make a payment or file a protest.
Property tax rate and typical bill in Arkansas
Arkansas has a lower rate than the US figure of 0.94%. County rates in Arkansas range from 0.32% in Montgomery County to 0.81% in Phillips County. These median figures for owner-occupied homes come from Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020 to 2024.
Arkansas yearly bills for typical home values
| Home value | State median rate, 0.55% | Montgomery County, 0.32% | Phillips County, 0.81% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,100 | $640 | $1,620 |
| $300,000 | $1,650 | $960 | $2,430 |
| $400,000 | $2,200 | $1,280 | $3,240 |
| $500,000 | $2,750 | $1,600 | $4,050 |
Multiply the home value by the effective rate. The lowest county rate in Arkansas belongs to Montgomery County, while Phillips County has the highest; your county's rate is used in the calculator.
Property tax rates for each Arkansas county
- under 0.46%
- 0.46% to 0.49%
- 0.49% to 0.54%
- 0.54% to 0.57%
- 0.57% and up
The highest rates in Arkansas
| County | Effective rate | Median yearly tax |
|---|---|---|
| Phillips County | 0.81% | $636 |
| Pulaski County | 0.77% | $1,642 |
| Prairie County | 0.72% | $696 |
| Jefferson County | 0.66% | $745 |
| Lonoke County | 0.63% | $1,211 |
The lowest rates in Arkansas
| County | Effective rate | Median yearly tax |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | 0.32% | $479 |
| Stone County | 0.32% | $548 |
| Newton County | 0.38% | $649 |
| Randolph County | 0.40% | $527 |
| Polk County | 0.41% | $565 |
Every Arkansas county from A to Z, all 75
| County | Effective rate | Median yearly tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas County | 0.54% | $745 | $138,100 |
| Ashley County | 0.60% | $554 | $91,900 |
| Baxter County | 0.46% | $799 | $174,600 |
| Benton County | 0.56% | $1,823 | $323,500 |
| Boone County | 0.49% | $927 | $188,900 |
| Bradley County | 0.57% | $545 | $94,800 |
| Calhoun County | 0.47% | $515 | $110,700 |
| Carroll County | 0.51% | $1,082 | $210,400 |
| Chicot County | 0.49% | $436 | $89,100 |
| Clark County | 0.56% | $871 | $155,000 |
| Clay County | 0.50% | $470 | $94,600 |
| Cleburne County | 0.45% | $815 | $179,800 |
| Cleveland County | 0.48% | $667 | $137,600 |
| Columbia County | 0.47% | $718 | $152,100 |
| Conway County | 0.56% | $862 | $154,100 |
| Craighead County | 0.54% | $1,125 | $210,400 |
| Crawford County | 0.54% | $982 | $182,800 |
| Crittenden County | 0.62% | $987 | $160,200 |
| Cross County | 0.51% | $596 | $117,500 |
| Dallas County | 0.56% | $547 | $97,300 |
| Desha County | 0.54% | $493 | $90,900 |
| Drew County | 0.47% | $664 | $140,800 |
| Faulkner County | 0.54% | $1,253 | $232,700 |
| Franklin County | 0.49% | $645 | $130,800 |
| Fulton County | 0.47% | $533 | $113,800 |
| Garland County | 0.48% | $933 | $194,300 |
| Grant County | 0.54% | $880 | $161,700 |
| Greene County | 0.48% | $819 | $169,300 |
| Hempstead County | 0.57% | $601 | $105,700 |
| Hot Spring County | 0.48% | $724 | $151,100 |
| Howard County | 0.41% | $639 | $153,900 |
| Independence County | 0.53% | $750 | $142,600 |
| Izard County | 0.57% | $731 | $129,100 |
| Jackson County | 0.57% | $559 | $98,300 |
| Jefferson County | 0.66% | $745 | $113,400 |
| Johnson County | 0.52% | $709 | $135,300 |
| Lafayette County | 0.61% | $494 | $81,000 |
| Lawrence County | 0.47% | $461 | $98,900 |
| Lee County | 0.46% | $349 | $75,300 |
| Lincoln County | 0.52% | $566 | $108,000 |
| Little River County | 0.50% | $566 | $113,500 |
| Logan County | 0.51% | $716 | $139,900 |
| Lonoke County | 0.63% | $1,211 | $193,600 |
| Madison County | 0.41% | $736 | $178,100 |
| Marion County | 0.47% | $775 | $163,300 |
| Miller County | 0.61% | $934 | $153,900 |
| Mississippi County | 0.52% | $635 | $122,500 |
| Monroe County | 0.51% | $456 | $88,700 |
| Montgomery County | 0.32% | $479 | $151,900 |
| Nevada County | 0.52% | $434 | $83,300 |
| Newton County | 0.38% | $649 | $169,300 |
| Ouachita County | 0.51% | $525 | $102,100 |
| Perry County | 0.49% | $634 | $130,200 |
| Phillips County | 0.81% | $636 | $78,200 |
| Pike County | 0.59% | $713 | $121,600 |
| Poinsett County | 0.53% | $543 | $103,000 |
| Polk County | 0.41% | $565 | $138,400 |
| Pope County | 0.56% | $945 | $170,100 |
| Prairie County | 0.72% | $696 | $96,400 |
| Pulaski County | 0.77% | $1,642 | $214,700 |
| Randolph County | 0.40% | $527 | $130,600 |
| Saline County | 0.62% | $1,367 | $221,200 |
| Scott County | 0.43% | $500 | $115,000 |
| Searcy County | 0.42% | $468 | $110,000 |
| Sebastian County | 0.63% | $1,101 | $176,200 |
| Sevier County | 0.44% | $514 | $117,600 |
| Sharp County | 0.56% | $584 | $105,100 |
| St. Francis County | 0.47% | $425 | $90,900 |
| Stone County | 0.32% | $548 | $171,600 |
| Union County | 0.57% | $685 | $120,900 |
| Van Buren County | 0.43% | $581 | $135,700 |
| Washington County | 0.52% | $1,564 | $298,400 |
| White County | 0.46% | $754 | $163,600 |
| Woodruff County | 0.56% | $600 | $106,500 |
| Yell County | 0.45% | $640 | $143,600 |
For owner-occupied homes, table B25103 gives median real estate taxes paid, and table B25077 gives median value from Census American Community Survey 2020 to 2024. Divide the median tax by the median value to find the effective rate. Download all county data as a CSV file.
Homestead exemption in Arkansas
Homestead Tax Credit. Arkansas homeowners may receive up to $500 each year in homestead property tax credit for a principal residence. An increase up to $600 has been authorized by the general assembly for 2026 tax bills onward.
How to apply: Submit your application through your county assessor's office. Each year allows only one homestead credit claim.
October 15 is the filing deadline for the Homestead Credit Application, according to the Assessment Coordination Division.
Reference: dfa.arkansas.gov
Appealing a property tax assessment in Arkansas
APPEAL BYIn August, on the third Monday
Contact your county assessor first, as record errors often can be corrected without a formal appeal. For a larger dispute, schedule a County Board of Equalization hearing by August's third Monday.
The County Board of Equalization holds the first hearing.
Reference: dfa.arkansas.gov
Due dates for property taxes in Arkansas
Statewide, property taxes are due by October 15, and payments made after that date risk late penalties. The Assessment Coordination Division also gives October 15th as the payment deadline for property taxes.
portal.arkansas.gov is the source
Assistance for older Arkansas homeowners
Homeowners aged 65 or older, or disabled, who receive the homestead credit may apply to their county assessor to freeze their home's taxable assessed value.
Source: dfa.arkansas.gov
Arkansas exemption for disabled veterans
Arkansas law gives disabled veterans a property tax exemption. The exemption applies to people who receive special monthly compensation from the VA for limb loss, loss of limb use, or total blindness affecting one or both eyes. It also applies to people with a service-connected disability rated at 100% that is total and permanent.
Reference: arkleg.state.ar.us
Assistance for homeowners with disabilities
Homeowners with legal disabilities may request a fixed assessed value through the homestead application. Examples of the required disability evidence include a Social Security Administration notice or a Medicare card.
Local office information: clarkcountyar.gov. The rule can differ by county.
How your Arkansas home is valued
Real property is assessed each year by County assessors. Each property is visited during a reappraisal cycle that lasts 3, 4, or 5 years. They determine Market Value with sales comparison, cost, or income methods.
Source: dfa.arkansas.gov
Additional Arkansas property tax rules to know
- Benton County owners must make a call to schedule a formal appeal with the Board of Equalization following an informal county appraiser review. Only current-year assessments can be appealed, and the 2026 scheduling window closes August 17, 2026.
- Every 5 years, Pope County sends owners a new Homestead Credit letter to sign and return. After moving, file a new homestead for your new residence and immediately report any eligibility changes.
- Under Arkansas law, each property owner may claim only one homestead property tax credit. The credit cannot cover more than one property.
- Each year, individuals and businesses must have their personal property assessed from January 1 through May 31. A late assessment fee of 10% applies after May 31.
Sources for these rules: bentoncountyar.gov (a local office); popecountyar.gov (a local office); clarkcountyar.gov (a local office).
Arkansas compared with other states
Compare the Arkansas rate with every state in the state rate table, find homestead exemption eligibility elsewhere, or check each state's appeal deadline.