Madison County, AR Property Taxes (2026)
Madison County owners pay a median of $702 a year on a median home value of $157,800, an effective rate of 0.44%. That's the 69th-highest rate of 75 Arkansas counties with Census data, below 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
0.44%
69th highest of 75 in AR
Median annual bill
$702
~$59/month
Median home value
$157,800
Arkansas county median
0.53%
Effective rate
What a protest could save you in Madison County
Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Madison County's 0.44% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.
- Est. annual tax
- $694
- Savings at 10–15% off
- $69–$104
Madison County vs. Arkansas vs. U.S. property tax rates
Key stat: Madison County's effective property tax rate is 0.44%, vs. 0.53% for the median Arkansas county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 69th 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 Madison County
- 1
Review your assessment notice
Check the assessed value from the Madison County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.
- 2
File your appeal before the deadline
The Madison County deadline is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.
- 3
Gather evidence
Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.
- 4
Present your case
Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.
- 5
Get your decision
If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $702 bill, 10–15% off is $70–$105 a year.
Property tax exemptions in Arkansas
Arkansas homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Madison 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.
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Property taxes in nearby counties
Carroll County
Rate: 0.53%
Median bill: $980
Washington County
Rate: 0.55%
Median bill: $1,465
Newton County
Rate: 0.41%
Median bill: $729
Johnson County
Rate: 0.57%
Median bill: $706
Franklin County
Rate: 0.50%
Median bill: $598
Benton County
Rate: 0.61%
Median bill: $1,731
Boone County
Rate: 0.53%
Median bill: $904
Crawford County
Rate: 0.53%
Median bill: $904
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