Montgomery County Property Taxes

Montgomery County, Arkansas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

26% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$44/mo escrow

#2 of 75 counties in Arkansas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.38%

vs. Arkansas Avg26% below
vs. National Avg80.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$136,000

State avg $131,967

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$723

$60/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$396

$33/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#2

of 75 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Montgomery County, Arkansas

Montgomery's taxes rank well nationally

Montgomery County's effective tax rate of 0.384% sits well below the national median property tax of $2,690 on a $281,900 home, placing it in the lowest quartile of U.S. counties. Residents here pay roughly one-seventh what the typical American pays in annual property tax, even after accounting for lower home values in the region.

Among Arkansas's lowest-taxed counties

Montgomery County ranks in the bottom tier statewide, with an effective rate of 0.384% compared to Arkansas's 0.532% average. The county's median property tax of $522 falls $183 below the state average of $705, signaling relatively modest tax burden.

Lower taxes than surrounding counties

Montgomery County's 0.384% rate beats Newton County (0.408%), Perry County (0.520%), and Pike County (0.559%) in the Ouachita Mountains region. Only Nevada County's 0.539% rate in the southern part of the state comes close to offering comparable savings.

Median homeowner pays $522 yearly

A typical Montgomery County home valued at $136,000 generates about $522 in annual property tax at the current effective rate. With a mortgage, that rises to $723 after assessments; without one, it's $396—still well below state and national norms.

Review your assessment for savings

Even in lower-tax counties, many homeowners are overassessed relative to market value. Filing a property tax appeal in Montgomery County could reduce your annual bill further if your home's assessed value exceeds its actual market worth.

How Montgomery County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Montgomery County$522
Arkansas State Average$705
National Average$1,924

Montgomery County

0.38%

Effective rate

Arkansas Avg

0.53%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Montgomery County, Arkansas?
The effective property tax rate in Montgomery County, Arkansas is 0.38%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Montgomery County?
The median annual property tax payment in Montgomery County is $522. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $723, while those without a mortgage pay $396.
How does Montgomery County compare to the Arkansas average?
Montgomery County's effective tax rate of 0.38% is lower than the Arkansas state average of 0.53%. The median annual property tax in Montgomery County is $522, compared to the state average of $705.
What is the median home value in Montgomery County, Arkansas?
The median home value in Montgomery County, Arkansas is $136,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Montgomery County a low property tax area in Arkansas?
Yes — Montgomery County's effective property tax rate of 0.38% is below the Arkansas average of 0.53%. The median annual property tax of $522 is also lower the state average of $705, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Montgomery County rank for property taxes in Arkansas?
Montgomery County ranks #2 out of 75 counties in Arkansas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.38% and median annual tax of $522, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.