Washington County, AR Property Tax Calculator
Washington County homeowners pay a median $1,564 a year in property tax, 0.52% of a median $298,400 home: below Arkansas's 0.55% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Washington County by home value, at 0.52%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,048 | $87 |
| $300,000 | $1,572 | $131 |
| $400,000 | $2,096 | $175 |
| $500,000 | $2,620 | $218 |
| $750,000 | $3,930 | $328 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,240 | $437 |
Washington County against Arkansas and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 0.52% | $1,564 | $298,400 | $70,639 |
| Arkansas | 0.55% | $1,040 | $188,000 | $60,773 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Washington County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Washington County?
The effective rate is 0.52%: a median $1,564 a year on a median $298,400 home. That's the 11th highest of the 13 Arkansas counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Washington County?
About $2,096 a year, $175 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Washington County compare with the rest of Arkansas?
Its rate is below the state's 0.55%. Across Arkansas, covered counties range from 0.46% to 0.77%.
How do I lower my Washington County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.