🏠 Arkansas Property Tax Appeal Service

How to appeal your Arkansas property taxes

Arkansas appeals are due the third Monday in August each year, under Ark. Code §26-27-317. Everything below explains how that works. We are not filing Arkansas appeals ourselves this season — we open for 2027.

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✓ All 75 Arkansas counties✓ Deadline: the third Monday in August✓ Postmark counts✓ No percentage fees
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The 2026 Arkansas appeal window has closed
Per Arkansas Code §26-27-317, appeals to your county Board of Equalization are due the third Monday in August — that date has passed for 2026, and the next window opens in August 2027. Postmark counts in Arkansas, so file with a few days in hand. Check your own county's Board of Equalization for its exact meeting dates; some hear appeals earlier than the statutory cut-off.
How TaxAppeal works in Arkansas
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Enter your address

We pull your property data from county records — assessed value, square footage, year built, and more.

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We build your case

Our system generates a professional protest letter using comparable sales data and cites Arkansas Code §26-27-317 and §26-26-1901.

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We file via certified mail

Your protest is mailed via USPS certified mail to your county Board of Equalization secretary, well before the the third Monday in August deadline.

What makes Arkansas different
Arkansas has unique assessment rules every homeowner should understand before filing.
20% Assessment Ratio
Arkansas assesses property at 20% of fair market value. Your appeal targets the full market value — a 10% market value reduction means 10% less in your tax bill.
Third Monday in August
The statewide deadline is the third Monday in August every year — one of the earliest in the country, and early enough that many homeowners find out about it after it has gone. The 2026 date has passed.
Postmark Counts
Unlike Florida, Arkansas only requires your appeal be postmarked by the deadline — not physically received. TaxAppeal files via certified mail to document your postmark.
Amendment 79 Protection
Even if your appeal is denied, Arkansas Amendment 79 caps homestead assessment increases at 5% per year. For seniors 65+, the assessed value is frozen entirely.
Major Arkansas markets

Bentonville / Rogers

Benton County
Fastest growing marketHigh assessed valuesStrong comparable sales evidence

Northwest Arkansas is the fastest-growing region in the state. Benton County home values have surged — making the Board of Equalization hearing one of the most valuable financial moves a homeowner can make.

Little Rock

Pulaski County
Most populous countyBOE meets every AugustWritten letter accepted

Pulaski County homeowners file with the Board of Equalization every August. TaxAppeal files your protest letter via certified mail directly to the BOE secretary with comparable sales data.

Fayetteville

Washington County
University marketRising assessmentsStrong comp sales data

Washington County is home to the University of Arkansas, driving consistent real estate demand and rising assessments that frequently outpace actual market values.

Fort Smith

Sebastian County
Second largest cityIndustrial marketRolling assessment notices

Sebastian County homeowners can appeal their assessment to the Board of Equalization every August. TaxAppeal builds the evidence and the letter; you sign it and we file it by certified mail.

$89 flat vs. percentage-based firms, from 2027
Most Arkansas tax agents charge 25–40% of your first-year savings. Here\'s the math — for when we open. Nothing is being sold on this page today.
SavingsTaxAppeal ($89 flat)Contingency firm (33%)
$500 reduction/yr$89 fee — you keep $421$165 fee — you keep $335
$1,000 reduction/yr$89 fee — you keep $921$330 fee — you keep $670
$2,000 reduction/yr$89 fee — you keep $1,921$660 fee — you keep $1,340
$3,000 reduction/yr$89 fee — you keep $2,921$990 fee — you keep $2,010
All 75 Arkansas counties
Every Arkansas county has its own Board of Equalization, and all 75 work to the same the third Monday in August deadline. When we open for 2027 we will file in all of them.
📍 Benton County (Bentonville/Rogers)
📍 Pulaski County (Little Rock)
📍 Washington County (Fayetteville)
📍 Sebastian County (Fort Smith)
📍 Faulkner County (Conway)
📍 Saline County (Benton)
📍 Craighead County (Jonesboro)
📍 Garland County (Hot Springs)
📍 White County (Searcy)
📍 Lonoke County
📍 Boone County (Harrison)
📍 Carroll County (Eureka Springs)
📍 Clark County (Arkadelphia)
📍 Clay County
📍 Cleburne County (Heber Springs)
📍 Cleveland County
📍 Columbia County (Magnolia)
📍 Conway County (Morrilton)
📍 Crawford County (Van Buren)
📍 Crittenden County (West Memphis)
📍 Cross County
📍 Dallas County
📍 Desha County
📍 Drew County (Monticello)
📍 Franklin County
📍 Fulton County
📍 Grant County (Sheridan)
📍 Greene County (Paragould)
📍 Hempstead County (Hope)
📍 Hot Spring County (Malvern)
📍 Howard County
📍 Independence County (Batesville)
📍 Izard County
📍 Jackson County (Newport)
📍 Jefferson County (Pine Bluff)
📍 Johnson County (Clarksville)
📍 Lafayette County
📍 Lawrence County
📍 Lee County
📍 Lincoln County
📍 Little River County
📍 Logan County
📍 Madison County
📍 Marion County
📍 Miller County (Texarkana)
📍 Mississippi County (Blytheville)
📍 Monroe County
📍 Montgomery County
📍 Nevada County
📍 Newton County
📍 Ouachita County (Camden)
📍 Perry County
📍 Phillips County (Helena)
📍 Pike County
📍 Poinsett County
📍 Polk County (Mena)
📍 Pope County (Russellville)
📍 Prairie County
📍 Randolph County (Pocahontas)
📍 St. Francis County (Forrest City)
📍 Scott County
📍 Searcy County
📍 Sharp County
📍 Stone County
📍 Union County (El Dorado)
📍 Van Buren County
📍 Washington County (Fayetteville)
📍 Woodruff County
📍 Yell County
Common questions about Arkansas property tax appeals
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Arkansas?
Arkansas Code §26-27-317 sets the deadline at the third Monday in August each year. Appeals go to your county Board of Equalization, and the postmark date is what counts. The 2026 window has closed; the next one opens in August 2027.
How does property assessment work in Arkansas?
Arkansas assesses residential property at 20% of its fair market value. So a home worth $200,000 would have an assessed value of $40,000. Your tax bill is based on this assessed value multiplied by the local millage rate. When you appeal, you are arguing about the full market value — not the 20% figure.
How much can I save by appealing my Arkansas property taxes?
Your saving is the reduction in assessed value multiplied by your county's millage rate, so it depends on the property — typically a few hundred dollars a year, every year the lower value holds. When we open for the 2027 season our fee will be a flat $89 with no percentage of your savings, but nothing is being sold on this page today.
Do I need to attend a hearing to appeal my Arkansas property taxes?
You can send a representative. TaxAppeal files your written protest via certified mail to your county Board of Equalization on your behalf. Many counties also accept written evidence without requiring a personal appearance.
What evidence does TaxAppeal use in my Arkansas appeal?
We analyze comparable sales from your area, current market conditions in your county, and any property-specific defects you report. Every letter cites Arkansas Code §26-27-317 (appeal rights) and §26-26-1901 (market value standard).
Which Arkansas counties does TaxAppeal serve?
None yet. We are not filing Arkansas appeals this season — we open for the 2027 season and will file in all 75 counties. Before we file in a state we confirm the exact office every appeal has to reach; we have done that work for Florida and are doing it for Arkansas now. Leave your email on this page and we will tell you the day it opens.
Can my assessment increase if I appeal?
Arkansas law does not have a statutory prohibition on increases, but the Board of Equalization's role is equalization — not raising values on appealing homeowners. TaxAppeal reviews all comparable data before filing to ensure your appeal is well-supported.
What is the Board of Equalization in Arkansas?
Each of Arkansas's 75 counties has a Board of Equalization that hears property valuation appeals. The Board meets in August and is made up of three members appointed by the county judge. It is an informal process — you present your evidence and the Board decides.
How does the Arkansas 20% assessment ratio affect my appeal?
Your appeal argues that the market value is too high. A 10% reduction in market value means a 10% reduction in your assessed value (20% of market) and a corresponding reduction in your tax bill. Even small market value reductions translate to real savings every year.
Can I appeal my Arkansas property taxes every year?
Yes. Arkansas property owners can file a new appeal every year during the August equalization period. Rising markets mean new over-assessments every cycle — TaxAppeal can file on your behalf year after year.

TaxAppeal USA is a self-service document-preparation and mail filing service. In every state we serve, including Florida, we are not property tax consultants, agents, or representatives, we do not provide tax or legal advice, and we do not represent customers before any appraisal district, board of equalization, value adjustment board, or review board. Every protest and petition is prepared for the property owner, signed by the owner, and filed in the owner’s name. In Florida we also pay your county’s Value Adjustment Board filing fee on your behalf and mail your petition to the Clerk of the Value Adjustment Board. Your petition is signed by you as the property owner under section 194.011(3), Florida Statutes. TaxAppeal USA does not sign as your representative, does not appear before the Board, and does not present evidence or argument at a hearing.