Arkansas Property Tax Appeal:
How to Fight Your Over-Assessment
In Arkansas, 42% of appeals succeed with an average savings of $580/year. Yet fewer than 5% of homeowners ever file. Here’s how to do it — and how Tax Ghost generates your formal appeal letter for $24.99.
Arkansas Property Tax Appeal — Key Facts
How to Appeal in Arkansas
Check your assessment notice
Your county assessor mails assessment notices — usually in spring. The notice shows your assessed value and the appeal deadline. In most states you have 30–90 days from the notice date.
Gather comparable sales
Find 3–5 similar properties in your neighborhood that sold recently at prices below your assessed value. Use Zillow, Redfin, or your county recorder's public records. The more recent and similar the sales, the stronger your case.
File your formal appeal
In Arkansas, you file with the County Equalization Board. File written protest before August 1. Hearing is conducted by the County Equalization Board in August–September. File before August 1 each year.
Present your evidence at the hearing
Show up with your comparables. Be calm and factual. You don't need a lawyer. Appeals boards are accustomed to homeowners representing themselves. Simply demonstrating that comparable properties sold for less than your assessment is often enough to win a reduction.
Expert tip for Arkansas
Arkansas reassesses property annually. Gather recent sales of comparable homes in your neighborhood to support your protest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I appeal my property tax assessment in Arkansas?
In Arkansas, you file an appeal with the County Equalization Board. The deadline is August 1 each year. You can file yourself — no attorney required. File written protest before August 1. Hearing is conducted by the County Equalization Board in August–September.
What is the property tax appeal success rate in Arkansas?
Approximately 42% of property tax appeals in Arkansas result in a reduced assessment. The average annual tax savings for successful appeals is around $580.
What evidence do I need to win a property tax appeal in Arkansas?
The strongest evidence is 3–5 recent comparable sales in your neighborhood with sale prices below your assessed value. An independent appraisal is also very effective. You can find comparables on Zillow, Redfin, or your county recorder's public records.
What law governs property tax assessments in Arkansas?
Property tax assessments in Arkansas are governed by Ark. Code Ann. § 26-27-301. Under this law, property must be assessed at fair market value — defined as what a willing buyer would pay a willing seller in an arm's-length transaction.
Do I need a lawyer to appeal my property taxes in Arkansas?
No. The vast majority of successful Arkansas property tax appeals are filed by homeowners without attorneys. You simply need to file your appeal before the deadline and present evidence (comparable sales) showing your property's market value is lower than the assessed value.