Sebastian County
Sebastian County, Arkansas
35 South 6th Street, Room 105
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901
Tel: 479-784-1516
Fax: 479-784-1522
County Website: Sebastian county
Assessor Website: Sebastian county assessor
Sebastian County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Personal Property and Business Personal Property must be assessed between January 1 and May 31 of the current year.
- Real Estate is automatically assessed as of January 1 of the current year.
- Homestead filing deadline is October 15 for the current taxes payable.
- Appeals with the County Equalization Board deadline is the third Monday in August each year.
- Call the county office to apply appeal
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Sebastian county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Sebastian county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Sebastian county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Sebastian county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Sebastian county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Sebastian county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Sebastian county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Sebastian county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Sebastian county Arkansas tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Sebastian County
Homes in Sebastian county have a median home value of $128,383.
Sebastian county home values are ranked 15 out of 75 counties in the state of Arkansas for median home price. The average median home value in Arkansas is $99,533. Lafayette county has the lowest median price at $54,998. Benton county has the highest median price at $190,849.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Sebastian county homes have a median home value that is about the same as the national median value of $130,626 by ~-1.7%.
The median household income in Sebastian county is $47,878.
Compared to the state of Arkansas and the United States, Sebastian county's median household income is higher than the state of Arkansas's average median household income of $43,624 and lower than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Sebastian county's population has grown from 99,590 in 1990 to 127,799 in 2020, an increase of 28% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Arkansas's population has grown from 2,350,624 in 1990 to 3,011,524 in 2020, an increase of 28% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Sebastian county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Arkansas and less than the population change for United States.
Sebastian County Arkansas Cities
Barling, Central City, Fort Smith, Greenwood, Hackett, Hartford, Huntington, Mansfield, Midland
Sebastian County Arkansas Zipcodes
72901 / 72903 / 72904 / 72908 / 72916 / 72923 / 72936 / 72937 / 72938 / 72940 / 72941 / 72944 / 72945 /
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