How to apply for Arkansas Homestead Property Tax Credit

Who it's for

Arkansas homeowners can get a credit of up to $500 a year off the property tax on the home they live in. Starting with the 2026 tax bills, the state has raised the credit to up to $600. There is no age or income limit. The home must be your principal place of residence, and you can claim only one homestead credit each year. You can still qualify if your home is held in a trust, if you deeded the home to someone else but kept a recorded life estate and still live there, and in some cases if you moved to a nursing home but still own the home. Apply once with your county assessor's office.

What you'll need

• Call your county assessor's office to ask what to bring

Where to apply

Step by step

1. Make sure the home is your principal place of residence and that you claim only one homestead credit for the year.
2. Check that you are eligible to claim the credit. You must be the record owner, a buyer under a recorded sales contract, or a person with a recorded life estate.
3. Call your county assessor's office and ask what documents to bring or have ready for the application.
4. Apply online for the Arkansas Homestead Property Tax Credit through your county assessor.
5. Answer all questions completely and give any information the county assessor asks for.
6. Submit the application and keep any confirmation or records from your submission.

What to expect: After you apply, the county assessor reviews the application and makes the final decision. Processing times vary, so ask the county assessor if you want an estimate. This is a one-time application, so you do not need to renew each year unless the county asks for more information.

Renewals

one-time (apply once with the county assessor)