Faulkner County Personal Property Tax: Lookup, Pay Online, Assess Vehicles & Calculate Your Bill
Need to pay your Faulkner County personal property tax, check whether your vehicle is assessed, or download proof of paid taxes? Faulkner County provides online tax records and payment services through actDataScout, while annual personal property assessments are handled separately through the Assessor.
This guide explains both systems, the October 15, 2026 tax payment deadline, 2026 collection millage rates, car and truck assessment, business personal property, late-payment penalties and how to estimate your tax using the correct formula.
Faulkner County property taxes being collected in 2026 are due October 15, 2026. That deadline is approaching as of this article’s October 11 review. A 10% late-payment penalty generally applies to taxes remaining unpaid after the deadline.
Important: Arkansas collects these taxes one year after the assessment year. Personal property assessed in 2025 is billed for payment in 2026. Property assessed in 2026 generally creates a bill payable in 2027.
Faulkner County Personal Property Tax: What You Need to Know First
Arkansas taxes qualifying tangible personal property, including vehicles, boats, trailers, recreational vehicles and certain business property. You normally must report personal property to your county Assessor every year, even if the property was already assessed during an earlier year.
Faulkner County uses different offices and online tools for the annual assessment and the payment of the resulting tax bill.
Assess Your Property
Report owned vehicles and other taxable personal property, update assessment details, and verify the assessed value.
Phone: 501-450-4905 Official Assessor Website ↗Pay Your Tax Bill
Search tax records, check outstanding taxes, make a payment and obtain available proof of payment.
Phone: 501-450-4921 Official Collector Website ↗Quick answers to common questions
| Question | Answer | Where to Go |
|---|---|---|
| Where do I pay my personal property taxes? | Through Faulkner County’s authorized actDataScout tax payment service. | County Collector |
| Where do I assess my car? | Use CountyService.net if eligible for online renewal, or contact the Assessor. | County Assessor |
| When are 2026 taxes due? | October 15, 2026. | County Collector |
| When must I assess personal property? | Normally by May 31 of the assessment year. | County Assessor |
| What if I missed assessment? | A 10% late-assessment penalty may apply. | County Assessor |
| What if I miss the tax payment deadline? | A 10% penalty generally applies to delinquent unpaid taxes. | County Collector |
| Can I pay real estate tax first? | Faulkner County requires personal property taxes to be paid before or with real estate taxes. | County Collector |
| How do I renew my vehicle tags? | Verify your assessment, property tax payment and insurance, then use the Arkansas motor vehicle renewal service. | Arkansas DFA |
How to Look Up Faulkner County Personal Property Taxes Online
Faulkner County directs taxpayers to actDataScout for online personal property and real estate tax information and payments.
The service supports tax-record searches by available property and taxpayer details. Search fields and access options may vary depending on the selected record type.
Tax statements, personal property balances and online payments
Step-by-step personal property tax lookup
- Open Faulkner County’s Pay Taxes Online page. Select the linked Personal Property and Real Estate Tax E-Payment Service.
- Open the tax records section. In actDataScout, look for the Tax Records or Tax Collector search.
- Select Arkansas. Make sure the state is Arkansas rather than another state supported by the platform.
- Select Faulkner County. Confirm that the search is for Faulkner County, Arkansas.
- Choose Personal Property. When the option is available, filter out unrelated real estate tax records.
- Enter your search information. Search using your name, assessment number, tax account identifier or another field supported by the current interface.
- Review the result list. Compare taxpayer and account details to ensure the correct record was selected.
- Open the tax details. Check the collection year, assessed property, tax amount, payments, and remaining balance.
- Check the status. Determine whether the bill is current, paid or delinquent.
- Save the record or proceed to payment. Use the available record, print or payment tools.
How to search when you cannot find your name
actDataScout’s search guidance recommends trying a less restrictive search when no matching tax account appears.
| Problem | What to Try |
|---|---|
| Owner’s first name does not match | Try the last name alone or an alternate first-name spelling. |
| Business name gives no results | Try removing LLC, Inc. or similar entity suffixes. |
| Assessment number is rejected | Verify the exact number and any required formatting. |
| Wrong tax year appears | Check the bill year or current/delinquent record filter. |
| Real estate records appear | Change the property-type filter to Personal Property. |
| Account is still missing | Call the Collector at 501-450-4921. |
How to Pay Faulkner County Personal Property Taxes Online
The Faulkner County Collector accepts personal property and real estate tax payments during the annual collection period. The county’s official website directs taxpayers to actDataScout for electronic payments.
Online payment instructions
- Open the county’s online tax payment link. Use the official Faulkner County Pay Taxes Online page.
- Sign in to actDataScout. Create an account if the payment service requires one.
- Select Tax Records. Choose Arkansas and Faulkner County.
- Search for your tax account. Use the taxpayer name or applicable property identifier.
- Open the correct record. Verify the person, tax year and amount owed.
- Select the payment option. The provider’s guidance refers to a green payment button for eligible participating accounts.
- Review the taxes selected for payment. Check the tax lines shown in the checkout and confirm the amount you are authorized to pay.
- Choose the accepted payment method. Available online methods may include credit/debit card and electronic check.
- Confirm the processing fee. The county says online card payments have an associated fee. The current processor checkout shows the applicable charge.
- Complete payment and retain proof. Save the transaction confirmation and verify that the tax record reflects the payment.
Available payment options and fees
| Method | Availability | Fee / Important Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Online credit/debit card | Through authorized payment portal | Processor fee applies; verify at checkout. |
| Online electronic check | When enabled for the tax account and payment period | Check the live processor terms and deadlines. |
| County Collector’s mailing address | Follow the tax bill instructions and applicable postmark rules. | |
| In person | Conway or applicable county collection office | Confirm office hours and accepted payment methods. |
| Current-tax installments | Subject to Arkansas law and county processing rules | Remaining unpaid balance must be settled by the deadline to avoid the normal delinquency penalty. |
Faulkner County states that Arkansas law requires personal property taxes to be collected before or with real estate taxes. If an eligible personal property balance remains unpaid, the county’s electronic system cannot accept the corresponding real estate tax payment until the personal property tax requirement has been satisfied.
Can I make partial payments?
Arkansas law provides certain installment options for current personal and real property taxes. The authorized actDataScout payment service also describes partial-payment functionality, subject to each county’s collection policies.
Its general guidance says electronic-check payments between October 1 and October 15 are limited to full payments, rather than new partial payments. Confirm the available option for your Faulkner account at checkout.
A partial payment does not necessarily prevent delinquency penalties if an unpaid balance remains after October 15.
Personal property and real estate taxes
Faulkner County Personal Property Assessment Online
The Faulkner County Assessor offers online assessment for eligible taxpayers through CountyService.net.
This service helps existing county taxpayers report their personal property for the annual assessment process. It is separate from paying taxes through the Collector.
Annual personal property assessment and renewal
How to assess personal property online
- Open the Faulkner County assessment portal. Confirm the heading identifies Faulkner County, Arkansas.
- Check the previous-year question. The service asks whether you assessed personal property in Faulkner County last year.
- Enter your last name. Use the last name associated with the prior assessment.
- Enter your address number. The portal asks for only the house number, not the full street name.
- Or enter the PO/RR box number. Use the alternate field if your prior records use a qualifying mailing box.
- Locate the matching record. Confirm the taxpayer and personal property information.
- Review your listed vehicles. Identify property that remains in your ownership and any information that needs correction.
- Provide the requested email address. The provider’s help instructions say the Assessor uses it to communicate the assessment status.
- Submit the assessment request. Follow the portal’s on-screen instructions to complete your portion of the process.
- Wait for Assessor confirmation. The office must finalize and accept the assessment. Keep the confirmation.
The Faulkner County assessment portal says people who did not assess in Faulkner County during the previous year must visit the Assessor with appropriate documents, including previous-county paperwork, vehicle titles or registrations.
Call 501-450-4905 before visiting if you are a new resident or are assessing in Faulkner County for the first time.
How long does online assessment take?
The Faulkner online assessment service says processing can take one to two business days. It instructs users who need vehicle tag renewal to wait for an email confirming the assessment, including the taxpayer’s PPAN number.
If your registration deadline is immediate, contact the Assessor rather than assuming online submission will be approved instantly.
Can I assess over the phone?
Faulkner County says eligible existing taxpayers may assess personal property in person, by phone, mail or fax. However, the office does not accept an initial personal property assessment by telephone when no prior individual assessment exists in its records.
Business personal property cannot be assessed by phone. Businesses must use the appropriate reporting process and signed forms.
Faulkner County Personal Property Tax Deadlines for 2026 and 2027
Arkansas property taxes are collected in arrears. Understanding which assessment year belongs to which payment year is essential.
Regular payment deadline: October 15, 2026.
Annual assessment normally due by May 31, 2026, subject to applicable extensions and acquisition rules.
| Event | Usual Date | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Property valuation date | January 1 | General valuation reference date for the assessment year, with statutory acquisition exceptions. |
| Annual assessment period | January through May | Report qualifying personal property to the Assessor. |
| Normal assessment deadline | May 31 | Late-assessment penalty may apply after the legally adjusted deadline. |
| Current-year taxes open for payment | Generally first business day in March | Collector begins the annual tax collection period. |
| 2026 property tax payment deadline | October 15, 2026 | Final ordinary payment date without delinquency penalty. |
| 2027 property tax payment deadline | October 15, 2027 | Ordinary statutory schedule for the following collection year. |
What if May 31 falls on a weekend?
Arkansas law provides for a next-business-day adjustment when the relevant assessment deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday or qualifying postal holiday. There are also special assessment timing rules for some newly acquired property.
For example, May 31, 2026 fell on a Sunday. Taxpayers should confirm the applicable adjusted deadline and any acquisition-related exceptions with the Assessor.
What if October 15 falls on a weekend?
The ordinary Arkansas property tax payment deadline moves to the following business day when October 15 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or qualifying postal holiday.
October 15, 2026 is a Thursday, so no ordinary weekend adjustment is needed for that year’s deadline.
When will Faulkner County mail tax statements?
The Collector says tax statements are generally mailed in spring. Taxpayers who have not received a statement by July 1 should contact the office.
Do not assume that a missing statement removes the responsibility to pay taxes by the legal deadline.
Faulkner County Personal Property Tax Rates: 2026 Millage by School District
Faulkner County’s total property tax millage differs by school district and city or rural location. The 2026 collection rates come from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration’s 2025 Millage Report (2026 Collections), published in March 2026.
The report lists the school, city and county components that make up the ordinary overall millage.
2026 Collection Rates for Major Faulkner County Districts
| School District / Location | School Mills | City Mills | County Mills | Total Mills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway School District — Conway City | 38.1 | 4.2 | 8.3 | 50.6 |
| Conway School District — Rural | 38.1 | 0 | 8.3 | 46.4 |
| Conway School District — Mayflower | 38.1 | 4.0 | 8.3 | 50.4 |
| Greenbrier School District — Greenbrier City | 40.5 | 5.0 | 8.3 | 53.8 |
| Greenbrier School District — Rural | 40.5 | 0 | 8.3 | 48.8 |
| Greenbrier School District — Wooster | 40.5 | 3.0 | 8.3 | 51.8 |
| Guy–Perkins School District — Guy | 42.0 | 4.0 | 8.3 | 54.3 |
| Guy–Perkins School District — Rural | 42.0 | 0 | 8.3 | 50.3 |
| Mayflower School District — Mayflower City | 40.1 | 4.0 | 8.3 | 52.4 |
| Mayflower School District — Rural | 40.1 | 0 | 8.3 | 48.4 |
| Mount Vernon–Enola School District — Enola | 41.5 | 1.5 | 8.3 | 51.3 |
| Mount Vernon–Enola School District — Rural | 41.5 | 0 | 8.3 | 49.8 |
| Vilonia School District — Vilonia City | 39.7 | 3.0 | 8.3 | 51.0 |
| Vilonia School District — Rural | 39.7 | 0 | 8.3 | 48.0 |
| Quitman School District — Quitman City | 36.0 | 4.0 | 8.3 | 48.3 |
| Quitman School District — Rural | 36.0 | 0 | 8.3 | 44.3 |
| Rose Bud School District — Rural | 39.3 | 0 | 8.3 | 47.6 |
| South Side School District — Rural | 38.6 | 0 | 8.3 | 46.9 |
| South Side School District — Damascus | 38.6 | 5.0 | 8.3 | 51.9 |
Source: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Assessment Coordination Division, 2025 Millage Report for 2026 Collections, Faulkner County, report pages 27–28. These are ordinary published district totals. The state report warns that its data is unaudited and for general informational purposes. Verify a parcel’s actual levy with the County Clerk or Collector. Voluntary millage and parcel-specific adjustments require separate verification.
Detailed school, city and county millage tables
What does one mill mean?
One mill is equal to $1 in property tax for each $1,000 of assessed value.
In Arkansas, the applicable assessed value is generally 20% of the property’s legally determined market value.
What does this mean for a Conway vehicle?
Suppose a taxable vehicle is assigned an illustrative market value of $25,000 and belongs to the Conway school district within Conway city limits.
The calculation is $25,000 × 20% × 50.6 ÷ 1,000 = $253.00.
The actual county appraisal of a vehicle may differ from its retail asking price, purchase price or an owner’s estimate.
The county’s general Millage Rates webpage links to a PDF marked January 2021. This guide instead uses the newer Arkansas DFA 2025 Millage Report specifically labeled for 2026 collections.
Faulkner County Personal Property Tax Calculator for 2026
Use the calculator below to estimate personal property taxes for an automobile, pickup, boat, trailer or other qualifying personal property.
It uses Arkansas’s ordinary 20% assessed-value ratio and Faulkner County’s published 2026 collection millage rates.
Monthly budgeting equivalent: $21.08
Illustrative 10% late-payment penalty: $25.30
Illustrative tax plus 10% penalty: $278.30
The calculator is for educational estimates only. It does not access Faulkner County account records, determine the official vehicle appraisal, calculate every exemption, voluntary millage, statutory exception, collection cost or penalty. The example 10% late-payment calculation is not an account-specific delinquent payoff quote. Use the County Collector’s actual statement for the amount due.
Estimated Vehicle Taxes at 50.6 Mills
The following amounts use the Conway School District / Conway City 2026 collection rate and an illustrative assessment equal to 20% of market value.
| Illustrative Market Value | Assessed Value at 20% | Estimated Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $2,000 | $101.20 |
| $15,000 | $3,000 | $151.80 |
| $20,000 | $4,000 | $202.40 |
| $25,000 | $5,000 | $253.00 |
| $30,000 | $6,000 | $303.60 |
| $40,000 | $8,000 | $404.80 |
The example values are not official vehicle appraisals. A particular tax account may use different values, districts or other adjustments.
Faulkner County Vehicle Personal Property Tax and Arkansas Tag Renewal
Arkansas generally requires eligible vehicles to be properly assessed and outstanding personal property taxes to be paid before vehicle registration or license plate renewal.
Vehicles commonly subject to personal property assessment
How to renew a vehicle tag after paying taxes
- Confirm this year’s personal property assessment. Use the Assessor’s records or CountyService.net.
- Check prior property tax payment status. Search the Collector’s system for any outstanding personal property taxes.
- Pay the eligible outstanding taxes. Keep the payment confirmation or paid tax receipt.
- Verify current liability insurance. Arkansas requires qualifying liability insurance for registration.
- Open Arkansas’s vehicle renewal system. Use the authorized DFA tag renewal service.
- Provide the required vehicle identifiers. Follow the license plate, VIN and other verification prompts in the state service.
- Resolve any assessment or payment verification issue. Contact Faulkner County’s Assessor or Collector if the state system cannot confirm compliance.
- Complete renewal. Review vehicle registration fees and retain the receipt.
State registration requirements and renewal instructions
Why can’t I renew my tags online?
Arkansas DFA states that automated registration renewal checks the vehicle’s assessment, personal property tax status and insurance information.
If one requirement is not confirmed in the state system, online or telephone renewal may be blocked.
| Issue | Office to Contact |
|---|---|
| Current assessment is missing | Faulkner County Assessor — 501-450-4905 |
| Property tax payment is missing | Faulkner County Collector — 501-450-4921 |
| Vehicle insurance is not verified | Insurance provider or Arkansas DFA |
| Vehicle registration details are wrong | Arkansas Office of Motor Vehicle |
New vehicles and new Arkansas residents
A new vehicle purchase can create registration and assessment obligations under timing rules separate from the ordinary May 31 annual assessment deadline.
Faulkner County’s general taxpayer guide mentions a 30-day assessment rule for new purchases, while Arkansas law provides additional timing provisions for acquisitions during specified assessment periods.
Because the applicable date can depend on when the property was acquired, contact the Assessor to confirm the deadline for a newly purchased vehicle rather than assuming the annual deadline always applies.
Faulkner County Business Personal Property Tax Assessment
Businesses operating in Faulkner County may have annual tangible personal property reporting requirements separate from the assessment of an individual’s family vehicle.
The County Assessor states that qualifying business personal property includes furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, inventories, supplies, vehicles and aircraft.
Examples of reportable business property
Computers, printers, office fixtures and applicable equipment.
Production and commercial equipment used by the business.
Business desks, shelves, counters and other qualifying tangible assets.
Trucks, vans and other vehicles owned for business purposes.
Qualifying inventories subject to applicable Arkansas reporting and exemption rules.
Additional taxable tangible assets covered by the annual assessment requirements.
How to file a business personal property assessment
- Open the Faulkner County Assessor website. Go to the Commercial Personal Property section.
- Find the correct form. The office provides Commercial Property Assessment Information, an assessment form and instructions.
- Prepare a current asset listing. Include qualifying tangible property as required by the form and state rules.
- Provide the requested valuation details. Use the categories and reporting instructions specified by the Assessor.
- Sign the form. Faulkner County specifically states that commercial assessment forms must be signed.
- Submit through the authorized process. Use the county’s accepted online or other business filing procedure.
- Confirm acceptance. Keep the submitted copy and any confirmation from the office.
The Faulkner County Assessor expressly states that commercial personal property cannot be assessed by phone. Business owners should use the signed forms and current filing instructions.
Phone: 501-450-4905 , extension 1242
Email: nikki.shaw@faulknercountyar.org or nicki.evans@faulknercountyar.org
Faulkner County Personal Property Tax Late Fees and Delinquent Taxes
There are two different penalties that property owners often confuse: a penalty for failing to assess personal property on time and a penalty for failing to pay taxes when due.
Penalty generally assessed when taxable personal property is not properly assessed by the applicable deadline.
Penalty generally applies to unpaid property taxes after the October 15 collection deadline.
These are distinct compliance requirements and should not be treated as a single interchangeable charge.
Illustrative late-payment penalty
| Unpaid Tax | 10% Penalty | Tax + Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| $100 | $10 | $110 |
| $250 | $25 | $275 |
| $500 | $50 | $550 |
| $1,000 | $100 | $1,100 |
Illustrations only. A delinquent account may include other applicable charges and collection consequences. The County Collector’s current statement provides the actual payoff amount.
Do personal property and real estate taxes have identical interest rules?
No. Faulkner County’s general tax instructions distinguish between the 10% late-payment penalty and additional annual interest associated with real estate taxes.
Do not automatically apply real estate interest calculations to a personal property tax account. Ask the Collector for the applicable charges.
Can the Collector waive a late penalty?
Penalties are governed by Arkansas law. Do not assume the county may waive a legally required penalty solely because the taxpayer forgot to assess, did not receive a bill or missed the online payment deadline.
If you believe an error occurred, contact the Collector promptly with the account number, relevant records and payment confirmation.
Faulkner Personal Property Tax vs. Real Estate Property Tax
Both personal property and real estate may be taxed, but the assessment procedure and available homeowner relief can differ.
| Feature | Personal Property | Real Estate |
|---|---|---|
| Examples | Car, truck, boat, trailer, equipment | House, land, certain buildings |
| Annual reporting | Owner generally reports qualifying property annually. | Assessor maintains real property assessment records. |
| Assessment ratio | Generally 20% of applicable market value | Generally 20%, subject to Arkansas real property valuation rules |
| Payment deadline | October 15 | October 15 |
| Homestead Credit | Not a general car-tax credit | May apply to a qualifying principal residence |
| Payment office | County Collector | County Collector |
Does the Arkansas Homestead Credit reduce car taxes?
No. The Arkansas Homestead Property Tax Credit concerns qualifying residential real estate, not an ordinary automobile personal property bill.
Faulkner County’s current Assessor page describes an annual homestead credit of up to $675 for a qualifying principal residence. Older county webpages may mention previous amounts.
The Assessor also describes potential taxable-value protections for eligible homeowners aged 65 or older or totally disabled.
These residential property programs are separate from the annual assessment of cars, trucks and other personal property.
Official Faulkner County Homestead Credit Information ↗Faulkner County Personal Property Tax Lookup and Payment Problems
| Issue | What to Do |
|---|---|
| Cannot find my personal property tax record | Verify Faulkner County is selected, try fewer search fields, then contact the Collector. |
| Assessment website says I am not eligible | First-time taxpayers and new residents must contact the Assessor and may need to visit with documents. |
| Online assessment submitted but tags cannot be renewed | Wait for the Assessor’s acceptance email and PPAN confirmation; processing can take one to two business days. |
| Property tax still shows unpaid after online payment | Keep the transaction receipt, allow processing time and ask the Collector to verify posting before paying again. |
| Real estate payment is blocked | Check whether personal property taxes must be paid first or together with the real estate balance. |
| Car value seems incorrect | Contact the Assessor with supporting vehicle identification and valuation information. |
| Old vehicle still appears | Ask the Assessor to review ownership or disposal information for the applicable assessment year. |
| I moved to Faulkner County | Contact the Assessor with previous-county assessment records, titles or vehicle registrations. |
| I need a paid tax receipt for tag renewal | Check the tax payment record or request proof of payment from the Collector. |
| I missed October 15 | Request the current delinquent balance and accepted payment method from the Collector. |
| I never received a tax statement | Search online and call the Collector; a missing statement is not proof that no tax is owed. |
| My business assessment is missing | Contact the Assessor’s commercial personal property staff and follow the signed-form process. |
How to question an incorrect assessment
If you believe the county used incorrect property details or an improper value, contact the Assessor first.
- Get the current assessment record.
- Identify the specific property or value in dispute.
- Collect relevant purchase, vehicle identification or valuation records.
- Ask the Assessor about an administrative correction.
- Check the applicable county equalization and appeal process if the issue is unresolved.
Faulkner County publishes an Equalization Board Meetings page. Assessment appeal procedures and deadlines should be confirmed for the relevant tax year.
Do not withhold an otherwise due property tax payment on the assumption that asking the Assessor a valuation question automatically suspends the tax deadline.
Faulkner County Assessor and Collector: Phone, Address and Office Hours
Faulkner County’s main Assessor and Collector offices are located in Conway. The county also lists a Greenbrier service location.
Faulkner County Collector
Sherry Koonce
County Collector
806 Faulkner Street
Conway, AR 72034
Phone: 501-450-4921
Fax: 501-450-4919
Email: skoonce@conwaycorp.net
Hours:
Monday–Friday
8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Excluding holidays
Faulkner County Assessor
Krissy Lewis
County Assessor
806 Faulkner Street
Conway, AR 72034
Phone: 501-450-4905
Fax: 501-450-4908
Email: krissy.lewis@faulknercountyar.org
Hours:
Monday–Friday
8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Excluding holidays
Faulkner County Greenbrier Location
89 N. Broadview Street
Greenbrier, AR 72058
Collector location phone: 501-339-9120
Collector hours:
Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Friday, 8:00 AM–Noon
Excluding holidays
Faulkner County Personal Property Tax FAQs
How do I pay Faulkner County personal property taxes online?
Open Faulkner County’s Pay Taxes Online page and follow the authorized actDataScout payment link. Search your tax account, review the balance, sign in if required, choose an accepted payment method and save the confirmation.
When are Faulkner County property taxes due in 2026?
The ordinary deadline is October 15, 2026, which falls on a Thursday. A 10% penalty generally applies to unpaid property taxes after the deadline.
How can I look up my Faulkner County personal property tax bill?
Visit the official county tax payment service, open the tax-record search, select Arkansas and Faulkner County, then locate the matching personal property account using the available taxpayer or assessment details.
Where can I assess personal property in Faulkner County?
Eligible existing taxpayers can use CountyService.net through the Faulkner County Assessor website. First-time taxpayers and new county residents should contact the Assessor.
When must I assess my car in Faulkner County?
Personal property is normally assessed annually between the first working day in January and May 31. Weekend adjustments and special rules for newly acquired property may apply.
What is the Faulkner County personal property tax rate?
The combined rate depends on the school district and location. For 2026 collections, published examples include 50.6 mills in Conway city within the Conway School District, 53.8 mills for the Greenbrier School District in Greenbrier city, and 51.0 mills within Vilonia city in the Vilonia School District.
How is Arkansas personal property tax calculated?
The applicable assessed value is generally 20% of market value. Multiply assessed value by the relevant millage rate and divide by 1,000. Actual county valuation and tax records determine the bill.
Why can’t I renew my Arkansas vehicle tags?
Arkansas’s motor vehicle system checks whether the current assessment, personal property tax payment and insurance requirements are satisfied. Contact the corresponding office if a verification check fails.
Do I need to assess my personal property every year?
Yes. Arkansas generally requires annual personal property assessment, even when the property was assessed in an earlier year.
How long does Faulkner County online assessment take?
The county’s online assessment service says processing may take one to two business days. Wait for the Assessor’s confirmation before assuming registration renewal verification is complete.
Can I assess personal property by phone?
Existing individual taxpayers may be eligible for telephone assessment. Faulkner County does not accept initial assessments by phone where no previous individual assessment record exists. Business personal property cannot be assessed by telephone.
What happens if I assess my personal property late?
Arkansas generally imposes a 10% late-assessment penalty for taxable personal property not assessed by the applicable deadline, subject to legal exceptions.
What happens if I pay Faulkner County property taxes late?
A 10% penalty generally applies to delinquent unpaid property taxes after October 15. Contact the Collector for the correct current amount due.
Can I pay my real estate taxes before personal property taxes?
Faulkner County says Arkansas law requires personal property taxes to be collected before or together with real estate taxes. Its electronic system may block real estate payment until the personal property requirement is met.
Does the Arkansas Homestead Credit apply to my car?
No. The Homestead Property Tax Credit applies to qualifying residential real estate, not an ordinary vehicle personal property tax bill.
How do I pay Faulkner County business personal property tax?
Businesses must complete the required annual assessment process, using signed forms and the current Assessor instructions. The resulting tax bill is handled by the County Collector.
What is the Faulkner County Collector’s phone number?
Call 501-450-4921 for tax bills, balances and payments. The Assessor’s phone number is 501-450-4905.
What if I did not receive my property tax statement?
Faulkner County says taxpayers should contact the Collector if the statement has not arrived by July 1. You can also check the official online tax record.
Sources for Faulkner County Personal Property Taxes
This guide is based on Faulkner County government instructions, the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration’s 2026 collection millage report, and the authorized county assessment and tax service documentation.
- Faulkner County Collector — Payments, Deadlines and Contact Information
- Faulkner County — Pay Personal Property and Real Estate Taxes Online
- Faulkner County Assessor — Personal Property and Business Assessments
- Faulkner County — Online Assessment
- CountyService.net — Faulkner County Assessment Service
- actDataScout — Tax Lookup and Payment Instructions
- Arkansas DFA — 2025 Millage Report for 2026 Collections
- Arkansas DFA — Personal Property Assessment Rules
- Arkansas DFA — Vehicle Tag Renewal Requirements
- Arkansas.gov — Property Tax Center
- Faulkner County — Equalization Board Meetings