Homeowners in Fort Smith, Arkansas paid a median $1,137 a year in property tax on a median home worth $178,100, an effective rate of about 0.64% (Census 2020–2024).
0.62%Sebastian County overall
Fort Smith vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Fort Smith
At the local 0.64% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $958 | $80 |
| $250,000 | $1,596 | $133 |
| $350,000 | $2,234 | $186 |
| $500,000 | $3,192 | $266 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Arkansas
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Little Rock pop. 203,436
- Fayetteville pop. 99,319
- Springdale pop. 88,160
- Jonesboro pop. 80,137
- Rogers pop. 72,981
- Conway pop. 67,642
- North Little Rock pop. 64,538
- Bentonville pop. 58,249
- Pine Bluff pop. 39,743
- Pulaski County pop. 399,818
- Benton County pop. 303,632
- Washington County pop. 256,765
- Sebastian County pop. 128,900
- Faulkner County pop. 127,717
- Saline County pop. 127,479
- Craighead County pop. 113,249
- Garland County pop. 100,035
- White County pop. 77,838
- Lonoke County pop. 75,272
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Fort Smith, Arkansas?
Homeowners in Fort Smith, Arkansas paid a median $1,137 a year in property tax on a median home worth $178,100, an effective rate of about 0.64% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Fort Smith?
About $1,596 a year at the 0.64% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Fort Smith higher than the rest of Arkansas?
Fort Smith ranks #146 lowest of 180 Arkansas places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.55%. Sebastian County overall is 0.62%.