Howard County Property Taxes
Howard County, Arkansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
0.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$59/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.52%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$135,400
State avg ▲ $131,967
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$896
$75/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$556
$46/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#33
of 75 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Howard County, Arkansas
Howard taxes rank low nationally
Howard County's effective tax rate of 0.523% remains well below the national median of 0.82%, placing it in the bottom 22% of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $708 annually is just 26% of the national median of $2,690. Howard delivers exceptional tax value by national standards.
Nearly at Arkansas average
At 0.523%, Howard's effective rate sits just below the Arkansas state average of 0.532%, making it roughly typical statewide. The median tax of $708 is essentially at the state average of $705, reflecting Howard's median home value of $135,400.
Mid-range county taxes
Howard's 0.523% rate sits in the middle of the surveyed region, above Fulton, Hempstead, and Greene, but below Grant and Independence. For southwest Arkansas buyers, Howard offers balanced tax rates with moderate property values.
What $135K home costs in taxes
A median-valued home of $135,400 in Howard County costs approximately $708 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, that rises to $896 per year.
Check if your assessment is fair
Howard County homeowners should request a property tax assessment review to verify accuracy, as overvaluation is a widespread issue. A successful appeal could meaningfully reduce your annual tax bill.
How Howard County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Howard County
0.52%
Effective rate
Arkansas Avg
0.53%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.