🏡 What to Know About Property Taxes in Pulaski County, AR

When buying a home, it’s not just the mortgage you need to factor into your budget—property taxes play a big role too.

Owning a home in Pulaski County means paying annual taxes based on assessed values and local rates, which can vary depending on location and exemptions. Here’s what homebuyers should understand before making an offer.

🔎 How Property Taxes Are Determined

Assessed Value vs. Market Value

In Pulaski County, your home’s assessed value is calculated as 20% of its market value, as

determined by the Pulaski County Assessor.

Example: A $200,000 home has an assessed value of $40,000.

Millage Rate & Tax Calculation

The assessed value is multiplied by the millage rate (a “mill” = $1 per $1,000 of assessed value).

• Little Rock’s current millage rate: ~70 mills

• Effective tax rate: ~1.40%

• Example: On a $200,000 home → property tax ≈ $2,800 per year

📊 What Homeowners Actually Pay in Pulaski County

Here’s a snapshot of effective property tax rates and median bills:

Location	Effective Tax Rate	Median Annual Tax Bill
Pulaski County (overall)	1.04%	~$1,450
Little Rock	1.13%	~$1,668

👉 The median effective property tax rate across Pulaski County is 1.04%, slightly above the national median of 1.02%.

In Little Rock, it’s a bit higher at 1.13%, with a median tax bill of about $1,668 per year.

⚠️ Note: Effective rates reflect what homeowners actually pay after exemptions, not just statutory millage rates.

📍 Why Tax Bills Vary Across Areas

Property taxes are not uniform across Pulaski County. For example:

• Little Rock: Rates range from 0.84% (zip 72206) up to 1.40% (zip 72201).

• Other communities also vary depending on local taxing authorities and school districts.

This means two homes with similar prices could have different annual tax bills based on their exact location.

💡 Budgeting Tips for Pulaski County Homebuyers

• Estimate Taxes Early

• Use effective rates (1.04% countywide or 1.13% in Little Rock) to estimate:TaxBill≈PurchasePrice×EffectiveRateTax Bill ≈ Purchase Price × Effective RateTaxBill≈PurchasePrice×EffectiveRate

• Factor in Exemptions

  Arkansas offers homestead exemptions and other deductions that reduce your assessed value.

• Request a Tax Estimate

  Ask your Realtor® to review the property’s tax history or request an estimate from the county.

• Include in Monthly Budget

  Property taxes are often escrowed into your mortgage payment—factor them in with insurance and utilities.

• Plan for Tax Due Dates

  In Pulaski County, taxes become delinquent after October 15, 2025 (for the 2024 taxable year).

✅ Bottom Line

If you’re buying a home in Pulaski County, plan for property taxes between 1.0%–1.3% of the home’s value.

• On a $300,000 home → expect $3,000–$3,900 per year in taxes.

Overlooking property taxes can lead to budget surprises—and nobody wants that at closing.

👩‍💼 Need Help Running the Numbers?

As a Central Arkansas Realtor®, I walk clients through property tax estimates, exemptions, and budgeting strategies for homes in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Maumelle, Sherwood, Jacksonville, Bryant, Benton, and Cabot.

📲 Ready to feel confident about your next home purchase? Contact me today