Searcy County, AR Property Taxes (2026)

Searcy County owners pay a median of $517 a year on a median home value of $108,100, an effective rate of 0.48%. That's the 60th-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

0.48%

60th highest of 75 in AR

Median annual bill

$517

~$43/month

Median home value

$108,100

Arkansas county median

0.53%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Searcy County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Searcy County's 0.48% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$519
Savings at 10–15% off
$52–$78
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Searcy County vs. Arkansas vs. U.S. property tax rates

Searcy County0.48%
Arkansas county median0.53%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Searcy County's effective property tax rate is 0.48%, vs. 0.53% for the median Arkansas county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 60th 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 Searcy County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Searcy 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 Searcy 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 Searcy County, Arkansas?
The median effective property tax rate in Searcy County is 0.48%: a median annual bill of $517 on a median home value of $108,100. That's the 60th-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 Searcy County?
The median Searcy 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 Searcy County?
The deadline to appeal in Searcy County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Searcy County a high property tax area?
Searcy County's 0.48% effective rate is below the Arkansas county median of 0.53% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 60th-highest rate of 75 Arkansas counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Searcy County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Van Buren County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $562

Marion County

Rate: 0.51%

Median bill: $813

Newton County

Rate: 0.41%

Median bill: $729

Stone County

Rate: 0.35%

Median bill: $528

Baxter County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $765

Boone County

Rate: 0.53%

Median bill: $904

Pope County

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $918

Conway County

Rate: 0.52%

Median bill: $718

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