Grant County Property Tax Records Search

Grant County property tax records cover all real and personal property assessed in the county, with records maintained by the assessor and circuit clerk in Sheridan. This page explains where to find Grant County property tax records online and in person, how the assessment and collection process works, and what options exist for homestead exemptions, delinquent taxes, and recorded land documents.

Grant County Assessor Office

The Grant County Assessor at (870) 942-5211 handles all real and personal property valuations in the county. Real property must be assessed each year between January 1 and July 1 per A.C.A. § 26-26-1101. Personal property assessments run January 1 through May 31 under A.C.A. § 26-26-1408. Both windows carry a 10% late penalty if you miss them, so it is worth marking your calendar each January.

Grant County's assessor also holds historical personal property tax books from 1876 to 1893 and a registry of county warrants from 1886 to 1902. These older records are useful for genealogical research and tracing long-term ownership patterns in the county. All current property in Grant County is valued at 20% of fair market value as required by A.C.A. § 26-26-1201, which sets January 1 as the assessment date for each tax year. The Arkansas Assessment Coordination Division oversees the statewide reappraisal program that keeps Grant County values current with the market on a three-to-five year cycle.

The assessor's office in Sheridan is the right first contact for any question about your property's assessed value or exemption status.

Online Search for Grant County Property Tax Records

The ActDataScout platform provides online access to Grant County property tax records at actdatascout.com. You can search by owner name, parcel number, or property address. Results show current assessed value, ownership information, legal description, and parcel details. The platform draws from assessor data and is the most convenient starting point for any Grant County property tax research.

For a broader search that includes additional record types, Arkansas County Data also covers Grant County. This portal aggregates assessor and recorder data from across the state and lets you cross-reference ownership and transaction history. Both ActDataScout and Arkansas County Data are free to use for basic searches, making it easy to look up a Grant County property without a trip to Sheridan. If you need a certified copy of any record, you will need to contact the assessor or circuit clerk directly.

The ActDataScout portal for Grant County is searchable by parcel number, making it fast to find a specific property.

How Property Is Assessed in Grant County

Arkansas law requires all Grant County property to be valued as of January 1 each year. The assessed value is 20% of that market value. For a property worth $180,000 on January 1, the assessed value is $36,000. The millage rate, which varies by taxing district within Grant County, is applied to that $36,000 to calculate the annual tax bill. Grant County has several taxing districts including school districts and special improvement districts, so millage rates differ depending on where your property sits.

Arkansas Amendment 79 provides a cap on how much a residential homestead's assessed value can rise in a single year. Even if a reappraisal pushes market values up sharply, the homestead cap limits the taxable value increase. This cap is automatic for qualifying homesteads but you should confirm your property is receiving it by checking with the assessor. If you recently purchased a home in Grant County, the cap resets at the time of sale. It then applies to future increases from that new value. The assessor's office can explain exactly how the cap affects your specific parcel and what the capped value is for the current tax year.

Tax Bills, Deadlines, and the Delinquent List

Grant County property tax bills are mailed in July. Payment is due by October 15 each year under A.C.A. § 26-35-501. You can pay at the collector's office in Sheridan or by mail. After October 15, penalties and interest accrue on any unpaid amount.

The collector posts a delinquent tax list on December 1 each year. Properties on this list are at risk of being certified to the state if taxes remain unpaid. Under A.C.A. § 26-37-101, the state holds certified delinquent property for one year before it may be sold. During that period, the owner can still redeem the property by paying all back taxes, penalties, and associated fees. The Commissioner of State Lands manages this process for all Arkansas counties, including Grant County. The COSL website lists properties available for redemption or sale, which can also be a resource for buyers looking for distressed land.

Circuit Clerk and Recorded Property Documents

All recorded real estate documents in Grant County are maintained by the Circuit Clerk's office at (870) 942-5214. This office keeps the index of deeds, mortgages, release instruments, and liens that affect title to Grant County real property. Recording fees are $15 for the first page and $5 for each additional page, which is the standard statewide rate set by Arkansas law.

Documents filed with the Grant County Circuit Clerk must meet specific formatting requirements: 8.5 by 11 inch paper, a 2.5 inch top margin on the first page for the recorder's stamp, 0.5 inch side margins throughout, and a 2.5 inch bottom margin on the last page. These standards apply to all Arkansas counties and make records consistent and easy to archive. If you are researching a chain of title for a Grant County property, the circuit clerk's recorded documents are the authoritative source. Deeds and other instruments are indexed by grantor and grantee name, allowing both forward and backward title searches. Copies are available for a per-page fee at the clerk's office in Sheridan.

The Grant County Circuit Clerk in Sheridan holds land records going back to the county's formation, valuable for both legal and historical research.

Homestead Credit and Senior Tax Freeze

Grant County homeowners who live in their own home may qualify for the Amendment 79 homestead property tax credit. The credit is worth up to $600 per year and applies to the primary residence only. You must apply at the assessor's office by October 15 to receive the credit for that tax year. Renters and owners of investment property do not qualify.

Residents who are 65 or older or who have a total and permanent disability may be eligible for the property tax freeze. This program locks in the assessed value of your homestead at the level it was when you first qualified, which means your tax bill won't go up even if the county reappraises your property at a higher value. The freeze stays in place as long as you continue to meet the age or disability requirement and use the property as your primary home. Selling or changing the use of the property removes the freeze. Contact the Grant County Assessor at (870) 942-5211 to learn what documentation is needed to apply. The freeze can provide significant long-term savings for eligible Grant County residents.

Nearby Counties

Grant County is surrounded by several central Arkansas counties, each with its own property tax records and assessor office.