Desha County, AR Property Taxes (2026)

Desha County owners pay a median of $517 a year on a median home value of $89,100, an effective rate of 0.58%. That's the 13th-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%

13th highest of 75 in AR

Median annual bill

$517

~$43/month

Median home value

$89,100

Arkansas county median

0.53%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Desha County

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

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Est. annual tax
$517
Savings at 10–15% off
$52–$78
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Desha County vs. Arkansas vs. U.S. property tax rates

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

Key stat: Desha 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 13th 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 Desha County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Desha 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 $517 bill, 10–15% off is $52–$78 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Arkansas

Arkansas homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Desha 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 Desha County, Arkansas?
The median effective property tax rate in Desha County is 0.58%: a median annual bill of $517 on a median home value of $89,100. That's the 13th-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 Desha County?
The median Desha County property tax bill is $517 a year, about $43 a month, compared with a Arkansas county median of $650.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Desha County?
The deadline to appeal in Desha County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Desha County a high property tax area?
Desha 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 13th-highest rate of 75 Arkansas counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Desha 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

Drew County

Rate: 0.45%

Median bill: $572

Arkansas County

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $722

Chicot County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $494

Phillips County

Rate: 0.66%

Median bill: $500

Jefferson County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $667

Ashley County

Rate: 0.61%

Median bill: $542

Cleveland County

Rate: 0.58%

Median bill: $716

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