Cleveland County, AR Property Taxes (2026)

Cleveland County owners pay a median of $716 a year on a median home value of $123,400, an effective rate of 0.58%. That's the 12th-highest rate of 75 Arkansas counties with Census data, above the Arkansas county median of 0.53%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.58%

12th highest of 75 in AR

Median annual bill

$716

~$60/month

Median home value

$123,400

Arkansas county median

0.53%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Cleveland County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Cleveland County's 0.58% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

$
Est. annual tax
$716
Savings at 10–15% off
$72–$107
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Cleveland County vs. Arkansas vs. U.S. property tax rates

Cleveland County0.58%
Arkansas county median0.53%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Cleveland County's effective property tax rate is 0.58%, vs. 0.53% for the median Arkansas county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 12th of 75 in Arkansas. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Cleveland County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Cleveland County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Cleveland County deadline is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $716 bill, 10–15% off is $72–$107 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Arkansas

Arkansas homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Cleveland County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Cleveland County, Arkansas?
The median effective property tax rate in Cleveland County is 0.58%: a median annual bill of $716 on a median home value of $123,400. That's the 12th-highest rate of 75 Arkansas counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Cleveland County?
The median Cleveland County property tax bill is $716 a year, about $60 a month, compared with a Arkansas county median of $650.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Cleveland County?
The deadline to appeal in Cleveland County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Cleveland County a high property tax area?
Cleveland County's 0.58% effective rate is above the Arkansas county median of 0.53% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 12th-highest rate of 75 Arkansas counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Cleveland County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Lincoln County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $572

Dallas County

Rate: 0.47%

Median bill: $459

Bradley County

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $544

Calhoun County

Rate: 0.50%

Median bill: $485

Grant County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $840

Jefferson County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $667

Drew County

Rate: 0.45%

Median bill: $572

Ouachita County

Rate: 0.50%

Median bill: $500

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