Short answer: Arkansas offers several property tax credits and exemptions. The most widely available is the homestead credit, authorized up to $600 for 2026 tax bills, which most qualifying homeowners receive after registering with the county assessor. Veterans exemptions and the senior freeze require an active application.

Arkansas law provides several exemptions and credits that can significantly reduce your property tax bill. The most widely available is the homestead credit with 2026 tax bills authorized up to 600 but many Arkansans miss out on additional exemptions they qualify for including veterans exemptions and the senior property tax freeze

Are You Claiming Everything You're Entitled To?Most qualifying homeowners automatically receive the homestead credit once registered but veterans and seniors must actively apply for additional exemptions. Review each one below

1. Homestead Property Tax Credit

Homestead Credit

Up to $600

The most widely applicable exemption in Arkansas If you own and live in your home as your primary residence, Arkansas DFA says 2026 tax bills are authorized for a credit up to 600 paid by the State of Arkansas to your county on your behalf

Who qualifies:
  • Arkansas residential property owners
  • Must be your primary place of residence
  • Must apply through your county assessor
  • Only one homestead credit per household
What you need:
  • Proof of residency ARd river's license or ID)
  • Proof of ownership deed
  • ApplybeforeOctober 15for current tax year benefit
Note:Once registered for the homestead credit it typically renews automatically. However you must notify your assessor if you move or sell the property

2. Disabled Veterans Exemption

️100% Disabled Veterans

Full Exemption

Arkansas provides afull property tax exemptionfor 100 service connected disabled veterans on their primary residence. This can save thousands of dollars per year

Who qualifies:
  • 100 service connected disabled veterans VA rating letter required
  • Surviving spouses of veterans killed in action
  • Surviving spouses of veterans who died from a service connected disability
What you need:
  • VA disability rating letter showing 100% disability
  • Proof the disability is service connected
  • Proof of primary residence in Arkansas

Partial Veterans Exemptions

Arkansas also offers partial exemptions for veterans with lower disability ratings Contact your county assessor or the Arkansas Department of Veterans ' Affairs for details on partial exemption amounts based on disability percentage

3. Senior Property Tax Freeze (Age 65+)

Senior Tax Freeze

Assessed Value Frozen

Under Act 1100 of 2023, Arkansashomeownersaged 65 and oldercan have their assessed value frozen preventing it from ever increasing This is an increasingly valuable protection as property values rise

Who qualifies:
  • Homeowners 65 years of age or older
  • Must be the primary residence
  • Must apply through county assessor
How it works:
  • Your assessed value is frozen at the level when you apply
  • Future reassessments cannot increase your assessed value
  • Millage rate increases can still raise your bill but the assessed base stays fixed
  • The freeze transfers to a surviving spouse who is atleast 60 yearsold
Important:The senior freeze must be applied for It is not automatic Contact your county assessor's office to apply Implementation and exact rules may vary slightly by county

4. Disabled Persons Exemption

Disabled Persons

Assessed Value Reduced

Arkansas law provides property tax relief for totally disabled individuals non veterans. The exemption works similarly to the homestead credit reducing assessed value

Who qualifies:
  • Individuals deemed totally disabled e g receiving Social Security Disability)
  • Must be primary residence
  • Disability must be documented
What you need:
  • Documentation of disability status Social Security disability award letter or equivalent
  • Proof of primary residence

5 Agricultural Land Assessment

Agricultural land in Arkansas is assessed differently based onusevaluerather than market value. If your land qualifies as agricultural your assessment could be significantly lower than it would be otherwise

Exemption Comparison

Exemption Benefit Who Qualifies How to Apply
Homestead Credit Up to $600 off 2026 taxbill Primaryhomeowners Countyassessor
100% Disabled Veteran Fullexemption 100 service connected disabled vets County assessor VA letter
Senior Freeze(65+) Assessed value frozen Homeowners 65+ Countyassessor
Disabled Persons Assessed value reduction Totally disabled individuals County assessor documentation
Agricultural Use Use value assessment Active agricultural land Countyassessor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arkansas homestead credit?

The Arkansas homestead credit is applied to the property tax bill of owner occupied primary residences Arkansas DFA says 2026 tax bills are authorized up to$600It applies once you register with your county assessor

Do veterans pay property taxes in Arkansas?

100 service connected disabled veterans are fully exemptfrom property taxes on their primary residence in Arkansas Surviving spouses may qualify if the veteran was killed in action or died from a service connected disability

What is the senior property tax freeze in Arkansas?

Arkansas law Act 1100 of 2023) allows counties to freeze assessed values for homeowners age 65+on their primary residence Once frozen the assessed value cannot increase. You must apply through your county assessor's office

How do I apply for exemptions?

All exemptions require application through yourcounty assessor's office. Visit in person, call, or check your county's website Apply before October 15 to ensure the exemption applies to the current tax year