What is the property tax rate in Benton County?

The combined effective property tax rate in Benton County, Arkansas is approximately 0.55%.

Benton County Property Tax Calculator (2026) — Arkansas Property Tax Almanac

Property Tax in Benton County, 2026

A calculator and field guide for Rogers-area homeowners — and for anyone considering a move to Benton County — including Arkansas's constitutional 20% real-property assessment ratio, Amendment 79's $600 Homestead Property Tax Credit (effective 2026, post Act 330 of 2025 — applied directly to bill, wipes out tax bills below $600), the senior AV freeze for owners 65+/disabled (frozen at AV when first qualified), the 5% annual AV cap for homestead, and the FULL Disabled Veterans Exemption (100% service-connected). Note: Arkansas pays property taxes ONE YEAR BEHIND.

Benton County, home to Bentonville and 290k Arkansans, operates under Arkansas\'s constitutional 20% property tax system. Real property is assessed at 20% of fair market value (Arkansas Constitution Article 16 §15). Tax = AV × millage / 1,000. Amendment 79 (2000) provides three powerful homestead protections: (1) the universal $600 Homestead Property Tax Credit (effective 2026, post Act 330 of 2025); (2) a 5% annual cap on AV increases for homestead (10% for non-homestead); and (3) an AV freeze for owners 65+ or disabled. Effective rates run ~0.55-0.65% statewide median — among the lowest in the United States. Note: Arkansas pays property taxes ONE YEAR BEHIND — your 2026 assessment is billed in March/April 2027 with payment due October 15, 2027.

How the bill is built

Arkansas property tax follows a 4-step calculation. Step 1: Fair Market Value. The Benton County Arkansas Assessor determines FMV annually. Step 2: Apply 20% AR. AV = FMV × 20%. So a $200K home has AV = $40K. Step 3: Apply tax rate. Tax = AV × millage / 1,000. Benton County\'s combined millage is ~55 mills (= ~1.10% gross before homestead). Step 4: Apply $600 Homestead Property Tax Credit. Subtract up to $600 from the bill (no refund of unused credit). For homes producing tax bills under $600, the credit fully wipes out the property tax liability. Effective rate post-credit is ~0.55%.

Arkansas\'s $600 Homestead Property Tax Credit was raised from $500 to $600 by Act 330 of 2025 — effective with 2026 tax bills (which are billed in 2027 due to Arkansas\'s one-year-behind payment cycle). The credit is applied directly to the bill, not as an AV reduction. If your tax bill is below $600, no tax is due — but no refund of remaining credit either. The credit is universal (no age or income restrictions) but limited to one homestead per taxpayer per calendar year. Apply with the County Assessor.

Amendment 79\'s 5% AV cap for homestead is structurally important. Even if FMV rises 15-20% per year (as has happened in fast-growing Northwest Arkansas — Benton/Washington counties), taxable AV can only increase 5% per year for homestead properties. The cap RESETS at sale — new buyers face a "Welcome Stranger" pop-up provision where AV is reset to current market value. This creates substantial AV disparities between long-term residents and recent buyers in Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, and other appreciating Arkansas markets. Non-homestead properties (rentals, commercial, vacant) are capped at 10% per year.

Arkansas provides a FULL property tax exemption on the homestead for 100% service-connected disabled veterans (Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption Act). The exemption also extends to veterans who have lost or lost the use of one or more limbs, or who are totally blind in one or both eyes from service-connected causes. Surviving unremarried spouses retain. Apply with County Assessor + County Collector with VA disability rating decision. Combined with Arkansas\'s already-low effective rates, qualifying disabled vets pay $0 on the homestead.

2026 Benton County rate breakdown (consolidated millage per $1,000 of AV (20% AR × FMV), Bentonville district)

Taxing entity	Rate
Combined county + municipal + school + special districts (~55 mills × 20% AR = ~0.55% effective, post $600 Homestead Credit)	55.0000
Combined total	55.0000

As of April 26, 2026 · From Benton County Arkansas Assessor.

Note: Benton County is **home to Walmart's world headquarters** — Bentonville (~57K, the seat) is the corporate headquarters city of Walmart Inc. (the largest company by revenue in the world, ~$650 billion annual revenue, ~2.1 million global employees — including ~75,000 in northwest Arkansas). The county is the cultural-economic anchor of the rapidly-growing Northwest Arkansas (NWA) metropolitan area — among **the fastest-growing US metropolitan areas** (population grew ~25%+ since 2010). Anchored by Rogers (~75K — the largest Benton city), Bentonville (~57K, the seat — also home to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art), Bella Vista (~32K, fast-growing retirement community), Centerton (~20K), the Benton portion of Springdale (which straddles the Benton-Washington line, ~90K total), and Siloam Springs (~19K). Major employment includes Walmart Stores Inc. (~25,000 corporate HQ employees in Bentonville), Tyson Foods (headquartered in adjacent Springdale, with substantial Benton presence), J.B. Hunt Transport Services, and substantial healthcare and education.

Note: Benton County effective property tax rates run approximately **0.55% — among the lower in Arkansas**, reflecting the substantial commercial property tax base from Walmart corporate and the rapidly-growing Northwest Arkansas economy. Combined county + municipal + school district + special district millage is ~55 mills (× 20% AR = ~1.10% gross, reduced by Arkansas's $600 Homestead Property Tax Credit to ~0.55% effective). Median home values around $345K (highest in Arkansas, by far — driven by Walmart-corporate-driven housing demand and tight supply) combined with the very low effective rate produce median annual bills around $1,898.

Note: For relocation buyers: Benton County offers **the premier Walmart-corporate Northwest Arkansas** option — substantial Walmart corporate employment at Bentonville HQ, exceptional cultural amenities (Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is among the most-visited art museums in the United States — 750,000+ annual visitors, free admission funded by Alice Walton; the Momentary contemporary art space; the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville), strong public schools, and the celebrated Walmart-driven economic growth. The trade-off: aggressive housing price appreciation since 2018 (Bentonville home prices have appreciated ~80%+ in 6 years), substantial traffic congestion on I-49, and economic dependence on Walmart corporate decisions.

Deductions and exemptions for 2026

Arkansas homeowner property tax relief is concentrated in three Amendment 79 mechanisms (passed by voters in 2000): (1) the universal $600 Homestead Property Tax Credit (effective 2026, post Act 330 of 2025), (2) the 5% annual AV cap for homestead (10% for non-homestead), and (3) the AV freeze for owners 65+ or disabled. Plus the FULL Disabled Veteran Exemption for 100% service-connected disabled vets.

$600 Homestead Property Tax Credit (Amendment 79 — universal)

The Homestead Property Tax Credit was established at $300 per homestead in 2000, raised to $350, then $375, then $425, then $500, and most recently to $600 effective 2026 (Act 330 of 2025). The credit is applied directly to the property tax bill — if your bill is below $600, no tax is due (but no refund of remaining credit). The credit is universal — no age, income, or other qualification beyond homestead status. Limit one homestead per taxpayer per calendar year. Apply with County Assessor.

5% / 10% Annual AV Cap (Amendment 79)

For homestead properties: taxable AV cannot increase more than 5% per year, regardless of how much FMV rises. For non-homestead (commercial, agricultural, vacant): 10% per year cap. Cap resets at sale (the new owner restarts with full FMV-based AV — the "Welcome Stranger" pop-up provision). Caps do NOT apply to newly-constructed property or substantial improvements. The cap has produced significant AV disparities in fast-growing markets like Northwest Arkansas (Benton/Washington counties), where long-term residents pay far less than recent buyers for identical homes.

Senior/Disabled AV Freeze (Amendment 79)

Owners 65+ or permanently disabled (any age) can apply for a true AV freeze — the AV is frozen at the level when first qualified. Note: the freeze does NOT cap millage rate increases (so tax bills can still rise if local taxing entities raise rates). The freeze does NOT transfer to new owners at sale. Combined with the universal $600 Homestead Credit, this provides among the most-favorable senior property tax structures in the central United States.

FULL Disabled Veteran Exemption (100% service-connected)

Arkansas provides a FULL property tax exemption on the homestead for veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled, OR who have lost/lost the use of one or more limbs, OR who are totally blind in one or both eyes from service-connected causes (Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption Act). Surviving unremarried spouses retain. Apply with County Assessor and County Collector.

Appealing your assessment

Arkansas property tax appeals follow a 3-tier process. Level 1: County Equalization Board. File written appeal by the third Monday in August each year. The Board holds informal hearings. Level 2: County Court. If unresolved, appeal to County Court within 30 days. Level 3: Arkansas Circuit Court. County Court decisions can be appealed to Circuit Court. Most Arkansas appeals are resolved at Level 1. Note: Arkansas pays property taxes ONE YEAR BEHIND — your 2026 assessment is billed in March/April 2027 with payment due October 15, 2027.

Cities and towns in Benton County

Benton County contains 6 incorporated municipalities, ranging from Bentonville to the smallest village. Search volume for property tax is often city-specific, so here is the complete list — with population from the 2020 US Census, rounded to the nearest 100.

Data: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census. Populations rounded. Cities marked as "split" straddle a county border — the portion inside Benton County is subject to Benton County's tax rolls, while the portion outside is subject to the adjacent county's.

City or town	Type	Population (2020)
Springdale Split	city	90,000
Rogers	city	75,000
Bentonville County seat	city	57,000
Bella Vista	city	32,000
Centerton	city	20,000
Siloam Springs	city	19,000

About city-level property tax rates: The rate breakdown and calculator on this page reflect the Bentonville tax district. Other cities in Benton County may pay into different school districts, city rates, and special districts — so their combined rates can differ, sometimes substantially. Always verify the specific rates for your address with the Benton County Arkansas Assessor before relying on any estimate.

Frequently asked questions

When are Arkansas property taxes due?

Arkansas pays property taxes one year behind — your 2026 assessment will be billed in March/April 2027 with payment due October 15, 2027. Most Arkansas counties accept payments starting the first business day in March each year. Late payments after October 15 accrue penalty plus interest. Most homeowners pay through escrow via mortgage servicer.

What is Amendment 79?

Amendment 79 to the Arkansas State Constitution (passed by voters in 2000) provides three powerful homestead protections: (1) the universal $600 Homestead Property Tax Credit (effective 2026, raised from $500 by Act 330 of 2025) — applied directly to the bill; (2) a 5% annual cap on AV increases for homestead (10% for non-homestead) — caps year-over-year value-driven increases (resets at sale); (3) an AV freeze for owners 65+ or disabled — frozen at AV when first qualified.

How does the $600 Homestead Property Tax Credit work?

The Homestead Property Tax Credit is applied directly to your tax bill — up to $600 (effective 2026). If your bill is below $600, no tax is due (but no refund of remaining credit). The credit is universal — no age, income, or other restrictions beyond homestead status. Limit one homestead per taxpayer per calendar year. Apply with the County Assessor. Originally $300 in 2000, raised in steps to $350, $375, $425, $500, and most recently $600 by Act 330 of 2025.

How does the 5% annual AV cap work?

For homestead properties: taxable AV cannot increase more than 5% per year, regardless of how much FMV rises. For non-homestead (commercial, agricultural, vacant): 10% per year cap. The cap RESETS at sale — the new owner restarts with full FMV-based AV (the "Welcome Stranger" pop-up provision). Caps do NOT apply to newly-constructed property or substantial improvements. The cap has produced significant AV disparities in fast-growing markets like Northwest Arkansas (Benton/Washington counties), where long-term residents pay far less than recent buyers for identical homes.

How does the senior AV freeze work?

Owners 65+ or permanently disabled (any age) can apply for a true AV freeze — the AV is frozen at the level when first qualified. Note: the freeze does NOT cap millage rate increases — so tax bills can still rise if local taxing entities (county, school district, city) raise rates. The freeze does NOT transfer to new owners at sale. Combined with the universal $600 Homestead Credit, this provides among the most-favorable senior property tax structures in the central United States. Apply with County Assessor.

How does the Disabled Veteran exemption work in Arkansas?

Arkansas provides a FULL property tax exemption on the homestead for veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled, OR who have lost/lost the use of one or more limbs, OR who are totally blind in one or both eyes from service-connected causes (Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption Act). Surviving unremarried spouses retain. Combined with Arkansas\'s already-low effective rates (~0.55-0.65%), qualifying disabled vets pay $0 on the homestead. Apply with County Assessor and County Collector with VA disability rating decision.

How do I appeal my Arkansas assessment?

Arkansas property tax appeals follow a 3-tier process. Level 1: County Equalization Board. File written appeal by the third Monday in August each year. Level 2: County Court. If unresolved, within 30 days. Level 3: Arkansas Circuit Court. County Court decisions can be appealed to Circuit Court. Most Arkansas appeals are resolved at Level 1.

About Benton County

Beyond the property tax — a few things you might not know about the place.

Weird fact

Bentonville is **home to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art** — opened 2011, founded and funded by **Alice Walton** (the third Walton sibling and Walmart heir, with a net worth ~$95 billion as of 2026). Crystal Bridges is **among the most-visited art museums in the United States** (750,000+ annual visitors, in a town of only 57,000 residents) and offers FREE admission (an Alice Walton endowment guarantees free admission in perpetuity). The museum's collection includes works by Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, Mark Rothko, Georgia O'Keeffe, Edward Hopper, John Singer Sargent, and dozens of other major American artists. The museum building, designed by Israeli architect Moshe Safdie, is itself an architectural masterpiece — built across a series of bridge-like structures over a natural spring-fed pond. Crystal Bridges has fundamentally transformed Bentonville's cultural status and is widely credited with attracting substantial high-skill professional relocation to Northwest Arkansas.

Hometown hero

Sam Walton + the Walton family

**Sam Walton** (1918-1992) — founder of Walmart Inc. (1962, in Rogers, Benton County, AR — the original Wal-Mart Discount City store) and the most-influential American retailer of the 20th century — built his Bentonville-based discount retail empire from a single 5-and-dime store (the Walton 5&10 in downtown Bentonville, opened 1950 — preserved as the **Walmart Museum**). Walton was the wealthiest American at the time of his death in 1992. The Walton family — children **Rob Walton** (chairman of the Denver Broncos), **Jim Walton** (Arvest Bank CEO), and **Alice Walton** (Crystal Bridges Museum founder) — collectively constitute among the wealthiest families in human history (combined Walton family net worth ~$330 billion as of 2026, the wealthiest family in the world). The Walmart Visitors Center in Bentonville and the Walmart Museum preserve Sam Walton's legacy. Other notable Benton County figures include **John Tyson** (Tyson Foods CEO), **Don Tyson** (former Tyson Foods CEO), and country music star **Tracy Lawrence** (born 1968 in Atlanta, TX but raised in Foreman, AR).

Biggest annual event

Bentonville Film Festival + Walmart Shareholders Meeting

The **Bentonville Film Festival** (annual, May at multiple Bentonville venues, since 2015 — co-founded by Geena Davis) is **a major US independent film festival focused on diversity and inclusion in film** — drawing 50,000+ attendees with major Hollywood talent. **Walmart Shareholders Meeting** (annual, first Friday of June at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, since 1970) is **the largest annual corporate shareholders meeting in the world** — drawing 14,000+ attendees including major celebrity entertainment (recent years: Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson). Crystal Bridges Museum hosts the celebrated annual exhibitions including the State of the Art biennial.

Property Tax in Benton County, 2026