Texarkana Property Tax Records - Arkansas Side

Property tax records for the Arkansas side of Texarkana are maintained by Miller County, which handles all assessment, billing, and collection for taxable real and personal property within the Arkansas city limits. This page covers how to search Texarkana Arkansas property records online, what the Miller County assessor and collector do, and how to apply for the homestead credit and other tax relief programs available to qualifying Miller County property owners.

Miller County Assessor for Texarkana Arkansas

The Miller County Assessor at (870) 774-1301 handles all property assessments for the Arkansas side of Texarkana. Properties located on the Texas side are assessed by Bowie County, Texas -- this page covers only the Arkansas portion. Real property is valued 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.

Miller County participates in online property record systems including ARCountyData and ACTDataScout, which allow property owners and researchers to look up parcels in Texarkana Arkansas without visiting the courthouse. Personal property in Texarkana Arkansas -- vehicles, boats, business equipment -- must be assessed with Miller County by May 31 each year. A 10% penalty applies under A.C.A. § 26-26-1408 for late filings. The Texarkana City Clerk at (870) 779-4975 handles city records and municipal matters but does not process property tax assessments.

The Miller County Circuit Clerk records all real estate documents for Texarkana Arkansas properties. Recording fees are $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page -- the statewide standard. Documents recorded with the circuit clerk become part of the official public record and are enforceable against third parties. Miller County follows the state-mandated 3 to 5-year reappraisal cycle for all real property on the Arkansas side of Texarkana.

Online Property Search for Texarkana Arkansas

Miller County property records are searchable online through ACTDataScout's Miller County portal. Search by owner name, address, or parcel number to get current assessed values, ownership information, and tax status. This pulls data directly from the Miller County assessor's records and covers all parcels in the Arkansas side of Texarkana.

The ARCountyData statewide portal also covers Miller County parcels and is another free search option. These tools cover only the Arkansas side of Texarkana -- properties on the Texas side are in a separate system managed by Bowie County, Texas. For recorded real estate documents on Arkansas Texarkana properties, the Miller County Circuit Clerk is the authoritative source.

Property Tax Billing and Collection

Miller County sends tax bills by July 1 and collects through October 15 per A.C.A. § 26-35-501. Property owners on the Arkansas side of Texarkana pay a combined bill covering city, county, and school district millage for their specific parcel location. The Miller County Tax Collector handles payment processing.

Delinquent accounts are published in a local newspaper around December 1, with a $1.50 per tract fee added. After one year of delinquency, the county certifies the property to the Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands. Under A.C.A. § 26-37-101, the former owner has one year from certification to pay all outstanding amounts to redeem the property. If no redemption occurs, the COSL can sell the parcel through public auction or online bidding.

Homestead Credit and Senior Exemption

Texarkana Arkansas homeowners can apply for the Amendment 79 homestead credit at the Miller County Assessor's office. The credit reduces the net tax bill by up to $600 per year on a qualifying primary residence. File by October 15. Only owner-occupied primary residences on the Arkansas side qualify for this Arkansas credit -- the Texas homestead exemption is a separate program administered by Bowie County, Texas.

Miller County residents 65 and older, or permanently and totally disabled, can apply for the assessed value freeze on their Arkansas homestead. The freeze locks the taxable value of the homestead even during reappraisal cycles. Apply at the assessor's office at (870) 774-1301 with proof of age or disability. Income limits apply statewide under rules set by the Arkansas Assessment Coordination Division. Amendment 79 also caps annual value increases at 5% for homesteads and 10% for other real property, providing baseline protection for all Miller County property owners.

Assessment Appeals and Additional Resources

To challenge a Miller County assessment, file an appeal with the Board of Equalization during the open window after assessment notices go out. Contact the assessor's office at (870) 774-1301 for the current deadline. Bring recent comparable sales from the Texarkana Arkansas market that show the assessed market value is too high. The board reviews evidence and can adjust the assessed value if the appeal is supported by the data.

State property tax statutes for Arkansas properties are at Arkansas Code Title 26. The Arkansas Association of Counties FAQ covers billing and collection questions. The Assessment Coordination Division publishes annual ratio studies for Miller County and all other Arkansas counties.

Miller County Tax Cycle and Texarkana Property Records

Miller County follows the two-year assessment and collection cycle used statewide. The assessor values all real property between January 1 and July 1 of the assessment year. The quorum court levies millage rates in November. The collector mails tax bills by July 1 of the collection year, with payment due October 15. The tax lien attaches to Texarkana Arkansas properties on January 1 of the assessment year. That lien stays with the parcel through any sale -- unpaid taxes follow the property, not the prior owner.

Texarkana Arkansas residents who assess personal property by phone receive a written certification from the Miller County Assessor within five working days. It confirms the assessment was filed on time and shows any prior-year tax balance. Keep that document -- it's proof of timely filing if a question comes up later. New residents must assess in person or by mail for their first year before using phone or online methods. After that, returning residents can use any method. The May 31 deadline applies regardless -- a 10% penalty applies to late personal property filings under A.C.A. § 26-26-1408.

Miller County reappraises all real property on the state-mandated 3 to 5-year cycle. New construction in Texarkana is added to the assessment rolls as building permits finalize. The Amendment 79 caps -- 5% per year for homesteads, 10% for non-homestead parcels -- limit how fast assessed values can rise during reappraisal even when market values jump. The Assessment Coordination Division publishes the annual ratio study for Miller County, which shows how closely local assessed values track actual sale prices and whether the county is meeting the 20% assessment standard.

Miller County Property Tax Records

Texarkana Arkansas property taxes are administered by Miller County. See the county page for assessor, collector, and circuit clerk details.

Nearby Qualifying Cities

Other cities in southwest and south Arkansas with property tax record pages.