CountyTax

Arkansas property tax rates by county

Arkansas · #39 of 52 · 75 counties

0.55%state benchmark

Median annual property tax $1,040 · median home value $188,000

Below the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. Full payment due Oct 15. Payment dates ↓

Same house, different county

Apply each county's benchmark rate to a $188,000 home, the Arkansas median: about $1,438 a year in Pulaski County (0.76%) versus $838 in Yell County (0.45%) — $600 a year apart for the same house. Counties with at least 20,000 people.

Where most Arkansas residents live

CountyRateMedian taxOf income
Pulaski County#2 of 750.76%$1,6422.6%
Benton County#18 of 750.56%$1,8231.9%
Washington County#33 of 750.52%$1,5642.2%
Sebastian County#6 of 750.62%$1,1011.9%
Faulkner County#28 of 750.54%$1,2531.9%

Of income = median annual property tax ÷ median household income (all households, owners and renters), ACS 2020–2024 5-year. A real bill depends on the assessed value and exemptions, not only the rate.

Counties, highest rate first

When it's due in Arkansas

All states
Full payment
Due Oct 15
Late from Oct 16 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Late penalty10% penalty plus 10% interest per annum from delinquency date (Ark. Code Ann. § 26-36-201(c))
Appeal windowcounty equalization board on or before August 1 or within 30 days of notice (Ark. Code Ann. § 26-27-317)

Taxes payable between 1st business day in March and October 15. County option permits 3 elective installments (April, July, Oct 15). Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar 2026, bills mailed spring/summer. Source: Ark. Code Ann. § 26-36-201, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.

Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.