Homestead exemption in Arkansas
October 15 of the year after the assessmentFiling deadline
The details
- Exemption amount
- A homestead property tax credit of up to $500 per year. Beginning with the 2026 tax bills the general assembly has authorized an increase up to $600.1
- Who qualifies
- The record owner or a buyer under a recorded sales contract who uses the dwelling as their principal place of residence. Only one credit per year.1
- How to apply
- Register proof of eligibility with the county assessor. It may be attached to the deed and filed through the circuit clerk.2
- Where to file
- The county assessor's office.1
- Extra help for seniors or disabled owners
- Owners 65 or older or disabled can have the assessed value of their homestead frozen. Apply for the freeze with the county assessor's office.1
- Moving or portability
- One homeowner's freeze cannot pass or convey to a subsequent owner of the same home.1
The undated DFA FAQ gives older credit amounts. The amount here comes from the current DFA page.
Counties often run the application. Check your county assessor's page for the form.
Sources
- Property Tax Relief, Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, checked 2 November 2026
- Frequently Asked Questions, Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Assessment Coordination Division, checked 2 November 2026
Checked 2 November 2026. "Secondary" marks a source used only because the official page could not be read.