Union County, AR Property Taxes (2026)

Union County owners pay a median of $661 a year on a median home value of $114,700, an effective rate of 0.58%. That's the 16th-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%

16th highest of 75 in AR

Median annual bill

$661

~$55/month

Median home value

$114,700

Arkansas county median

0.53%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Union County

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

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Est. annual tax
$665
Savings at 10–15% off
$67–$100
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Union County vs. Arkansas vs. U.S. property tax rates

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

Key stat: Union 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 16th 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 Union County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Union 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 $661 bill, 10–15% off is $66–$99 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Arkansas

Arkansas homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Union 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 Union County, Arkansas?
The median effective property tax rate in Union County is 0.58%: a median annual bill of $661 on a median home value of $114,700. That's the 16th-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 Union County?
The median Union County property tax bill is $661 a year, about $55 a month, compared with a Arkansas county median of $650.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Union County?
The deadline to appeal in Union County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Union County a high property tax area?
Union 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 16th-highest rate of 75 Arkansas counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Union County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Calhoun County

Rate: 0.50%

Median bill: $485

Bradley County

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $544

Ouachita County

Rate: 0.50%

Median bill: $500

Columbia County

Rate: 0.48%

Median bill: $683

Ashley County

Rate: 0.61%

Median bill: $542

Nevada County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $462

Dallas County

Rate: 0.47%

Median bill: $459

Cleveland County

Rate: 0.58%

Median bill: $716

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