Washington County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
107.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$122/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.55%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$266,000
State avg $131,967
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,573
$131/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,306
$109/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#47
of 75 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Washington County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.55%
0.02 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$1,465
$760 above the state median
State position
#47
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 75 Arkansas counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Washington County, Arkansas
Washington County taxes below national median
Washington County's 0.551% effective tax rate sits below the national median of 0.86%, placing it in the lower half of US counties. The median property tax of $1,465 is notably lower than the national median of $2,690, despite Washington County having a median home value near the national average at $266,000.
Highest-taxed county in Arkansas
Washington County's 0.551% effective rate exceeds Arkansas's state average of 0.532%, and its median property tax of $1,465 far exceeds the state median of $705. It ranks among Arkansas's priciest counties for property tax burden, largely due to significantly higher home values.
Highest taxes in this eight-county region
Washington County's 0.551% rate and $1,465 median tax substantially exceed all other counties in this comparison, including Sebastian County ($1,081). The difference reflects Washington County's median home value of $266,000—the highest in the group and approaching the national median.
Expected annual tax on median home
A typical Washington County homeowner with a $266,000 property pays approximately $1,465 annually in property taxes. Mortgage holders typically face about $1,573, while non-mortgage owners pay closer to $1,306.
Higher values mean greater appeal potential
Washington County's higher property values make assessment accuracy especially important—even small percentage overassessments translate into hundreds of dollars annually. Request a professional reassessment to verify your $266,000 home reflects current market conditions and protect your investment.
How Washington County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Washington County
0.55%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.