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State Summary

  • Tax Collection Method: Deeds
  • Tax Collection Entity: Tax Collector
  • Property/Tax Records Administrator: Assessor
  • Taxes Due: Varies
  • Taxes Delinquent: Varies
  • Tax Sale Date/Period: Sales dates vary by county and generally occur from April through December
  • Tax Sale Registration Requirements: Bidder registration card
  • Tax Sale Administrator: Commissioner of State Lands
  • Primary Bidding Type: Premium
  • Redemption Period: 30 days
  • Redemption Interest Rate/Flat Penalty: Not applicable
  • Over-the-Counter Sale Opportunity: Deeds

In Arkansas, all counties hold on to tax delinquent properties for one year, and after notifying the property owner, they then deliver the forfeited properties to the Commission of State Lands. The title to the tax delinquent lands shall vest in the State of Arkansas in care of the Commissioner of State Lands. The Commission of State Lands office becomes responsible for organizing and conducting public tax deed sales throughout the Arkansas counties. Sales take place throughout the year in various counties.


Arkansas County Reference