Conway Arkansas Property Tax Records

Conway property tax records are administered by Faulkner County, which handles all assessment, billing, and collection for taxable real and personal property within the city. This page covers how to search Conway property records online, how to reach the Faulkner County assessor and collector, and what to know about assessment deadlines, homestead credits, and the delinquency process for property owners in Conway.

Faulkner County Assessor for Conway

The Faulkner County Assessor at (501) 450-4905 handles all property assessments for Conway. Real property is assessed between January 1 and July 1 each year under A.C.A. § 26-26-1101. Assessed value equals 20% of market value per A.C.A. § 26-26-1201. The assessor's office provides online access to property records and accepts personal property assessments through multiple channels.

Personal property in Conway -- vehicles, boats, business equipment, trailers -- must be assessed with Faulkner County by May 31 each year. A 10% late penalty applies under A.C.A. § 26-26-1408 for missed deadlines. Returning residents can reassess online or by phone. New residents need to assess in person or by mail first. The Conway City Clerk at (501) 450-6100 handles city records but not property tax assessments -- all assessment work goes through the Faulkner County Assessor.

Amendment 79's homestead credit reduces net tax bills by up to $600 per year on qualifying primary residences in Conway. The deadline for applying is October 15. The amendment also limits assessed value increases to 5% per cycle for homesteads and 10% for non-homestead real property, which slows the impact of reappraisal on Conway tax bills during periods of rising market values.

Search Conway Property Records Online

Faulkner County property records -- including Conway parcels -- are available through ACTDataScout's Faulkner County portal and at ARCountyData.com. Both sites are updated monthly and offer free basic searches by owner name, parcel number, or address. The assessor's records show current assessed values, tax status, and ownership data for every parcel in the city.

For recorded real estate documents -- deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats affecting Conway properties -- the Faulkner County Circuit Clerk at (501) 450-4913 is the official source. The clerk's office maintains the recorded document index. Any transfer of ownership or lien placed on a Conway property must be recorded with the circuit clerk to be enforceable against third parties.

Property Tax Billing and Collection in Conway

The Faulkner County Tax Collector at (501) 450-4907 handles all billing and collection for Conway properties. Bills go out by July 1 and are due October 15 under A.C.A. § 26-35-501. Online payment is available through the Faulkner County collector's portal. In-person and mail payments are also accepted. The combined tax bill covers city, county, and school district millage rates for your specific parcel location.

After October 15, delinquent accounts are published in a local newspaper around December 1, with a $1.50 per tract fee added. Parcels that remain delinquent for a full year after the due date are certified to the Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands. The former owner has one year from certification to redeem the property by paying all outstanding amounts. After that period, the COSL can sell the parcel through public auction or online bidding under A.C.A. § 26-37-101.

Homestead Exemptions and Senior Freeze

Conway homeowners apply for the homestead credit at the Faulkner County Assessor's office by October 15. The credit reduces the net tax bill by up to $600 per year. It applies only to the property where the owner lives full-time -- not to rental, investment, or vacation properties. Once approved, the credit stays in place automatically as long as you remain at the same address.

Conway residents who are 65 or older, or permanently and totally disabled, can apply for the assessed value freeze at the assessor's office. The freeze locks the taxable value of the homestead even when reappraisal raises market values. Conway's location in a growing central Arkansas corridor means property values have moved up in many neighborhoods, making the freeze a meaningful benefit for qualifying seniors. Income limits published by the Arkansas Assessment Coordination Division apply for freeze eligibility.

Assessment Appeals and Local Resources

If your Faulkner County assessment seems too high, you can appeal to the Board of Equalization during the open appeal period. The appeal window opens after assessment notices go out each year. Bring recent comparable sales in Conway that show the assessor's market value estimate is off. Contact the assessor's office at (501) 450-4905 for the current deadline and what documentation the board expects.

State statutes covering all aspects of Arkansas property taxation are available at Arkansas Code Title 26. The Arkansas Association of Counties publishes a FAQ covering how county collectors handle billing, payments, and delinquency matters. The Assessment Coordination Division oversees county assessors statewide and is the appropriate agency for questions about assessment methodology or eligibility for state-level tax relief programs.

Faulkner County Tax Administration and Conway Property Owners

Faulkner County follows the same two-year tax cycle used across Arkansas. The assessor values all real property between January 1 and July 1 of the assessment year. The quorum court sets millage rates in November. Then in the collection year, the collector mails bills by July 1 and collects through October 15. The tax lien attaches to Conway properties on January 1 of the assessment year and stays with the property until the bill is paid. Buyers should verify that no unpaid taxes follow a property through a sale.

Conway residents who assess personal property by phone get a written certification from the Faulkner County Assessor within five working days. That document confirms the assessment was filed on time and shows the status of any prior-year taxes. Keep it on file. If a question comes up later about whether you assessed, that certification is your proof. New residents must assess in person or by mail for their first year in Faulkner County before using phone or online methods. After the first year, phone assessment is permitted for returning residents.

Faulkner County reappraises all real property on the 3 to 5-year cycle required by state law. When a reappraisal year hits, Conway homeowners with the Amendment 79 homestead credit still get the 5% annual increase cap. Non-homestead parcels are capped at 10% per year. New construction gets added to the rolls as building permits finalize -- there is no waiting period before a newly built Conway home appears on the assessment rolls. The Assessment Coordination Division publishes the annual ratio study for Faulkner County, which shows how closely Conway assessed values match actual sale prices in the local market.

Faulkner County Property Tax Records

Conway property taxes are administered by Faulkner County. See the county page for assessor, collector, and circuit clerk contact details.

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