Property-tax appeals in Arkansas

Deadlines, evidence, and a packet you file yourself — for homes, multifamily, and commercial property in Arkansas.

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State rules verified from public sources
Deadline ruleOn or before the third Monday in August of each year, in person or by letter or petition to the secretary of the County Board of Equalization (Arkansas DFA appeal guidance); a further appeal to the County Court must be filed by the second Monday in October (Ark. Code Ann. 26-27-318(c)(1))
First hearing bodyCounty Board of Equalization; further appeal to the County Court
Who may represent youArkansas's official equalization timeline describes the taxpayer or agent applying to the Equalization Board for adjustment of the assessor's assessment

The County Court appeal is heard and an order made on or before November 15 of each year (Ark. Code Ann. 26-27-318). The Equalization Board sits in regular session in August and September; in a reappraisal (special) session it may continue to the third Monday in November, the last date an assessment may be changed. No filing fee was stated in the sources checked.

What wins in Arkansas

Homes are argued on comparable sales and uniformity. Income property is argued on the income approach — rent roll, expenses, and a supported cap rate. The packet builds the argument that matches your property type, with your evidence organised as exhibits.

Segments: Residential · Multifamily · Commercial · Pricing

Largest counties in Arkansas

Pulaski County · Benton County · Washington County · Faulkner County · Saline County · Sebastian County · Craighead County · Garland County · White County · Lonoke County · Pope County · Jefferson County · Crawford County · Greene County · Crittenden County · Baxter County · Miller County · Boone County · Independence County · Mississippi County · Union County · Hot Spring County · Carroll County · Johnson County

General information from public sources, not legal advice. Software, not representation. FairAppealPacket is not a law firm, a licensed appraiser, or a licensed property-tax consultant. We do not file, appear, or negotiate for you. You review, sign, and file your own appeal. No result is guaranteed.

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