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How do I pay my property taxes?

County Tax Collector / County Collector (county level - each of Arkansas's 75 counties)
Step by Step

How to do it

  1. Note: Arkansas property taxes are paid in arrears - you pay 2024 taxes in 2025; the assessment year precedes the collection year
  2. Locate your tax bill: property tax statements are mailed by the county in the fall
  3. Review your bill for the correct amount, parcel number, and due date
  4. Choose your payment method: in person at the County Collector's office, by mail, or online through your county's portal or the Arkansas Property Tax Center at propertytax.arkansas.gov
  5. Pay by October 15 - the statewide property tax deadline
  6. Retain receipt as proof of payment
Details

What you need to know

Required Docs
  • Property tax statement or parcel number
  • Payment (cash, check, money order, or card - varies by county; card convenience fees common)
Fee
Tax amount varies by county millage rate. Arkansas assesses residential real property at 20% of appraised value. Average effective rate approximately 0.64% of home value - lower than most states. DUE DATE: October 15 statewide (extended deadline) PENALTY FOR LATE PAYMENT: 10% penalty after October 15; additional interest accrues; property subject to delinquent tax sale if unpaid HOMESTEAD CREDIT: Arkansas offers a homestead property tax credit on the first $350 of assessed value (first $1,750 of appraised value) - approximately $30-$50 savings; apply at County Assessor's office ONLINE OPTION: Yes - Arkansas Property Tax Center at propertytax.arkansas.gov (links to each county's payment portal) WHERE TO GO: County Tax Collector / County Collector office (address in your v2 county data); or propertytax.arkansas.gov for online payments
Online Option
Yes - Arkansas Property Tax Center at propertytax.arkansas.gov (links to each county's payment portal)
Where to Go
County Tax Collector / County Collector office (address in your v2 county data); or propertytax.arkansas.gov for online payments
County-specific variations apply

Online payment availability and convenience fees vary by county. Some rural counties may only accept in-person or mail payments. Arkansas Property Tax Center (propertytax.arkansas.gov) serves as a statewide gateway directing to each county's specific payment portal. Verify payment methods with your specific county collector.

Arkansas Notes

Important state-specific details

  • Arkansas taxes paid in arrears - 2024 property taxes are due by October 15, 2025.
  • Residential real property assessed at 20% of appraised value statewide.
  • Homestead credit: first $350 of assessed value exempt (applies to primary residence only) - apply at County Assessor; approximately $30-$50 savings per year.
  • Amendment 79 (Arkansas Constitution): assessed value of homestead property cannot increase more than 5% per year (or 10% for non-homestead); caps rapid assessment increases.
  • 100% disabled veterans receive a complete property tax exemption on their homestead - contact County Assessor.
  • Personal property (vehicles, equipment) must also be assessed annually by May 31 with the County Assessor - failure to assess results in a 10% penalty.
  • No state property tax in Arkansas - all property taxes are local (county, city, school district).
Official Source

State office contact

State Office
Arkansas Assessment Coordination Division - dfa.arkansas.gov/assessment-coordination | (501) 324-9240; Property Tax Center - propertytax.arkansas.gov