50-State Resource Pack · Free for veterans
Veteran Property Tax Exemption — Arkansas
Arkansas wipes out property tax entirely for its most severely disabled veterans: homestead and personal property, exempt. Amendment 79 to the state constitution and A.C.A. § 26-3-306 make it happen.
The rules in Arkansas
Who qualifies
Disabled veterans who are 100% disabled, or who receive VA special monthly compensation for the loss or loss of use of limbs, blindness, or similar qualifying service-connected conditions — and their surviving spouses (unremarried) and minor dependents
Benefit
Full exemption of the homestead and its contents, plus personal property owned by the disabled veteran — county and state
How to apply
Apply with the county assessor (or collector's office) with VA certification of the rating/SMC
Watch out
2025's Act 407 amended and expanded this exemption — if you were denied in the past under older criteria, recheck your eligibility
How it works
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Not yet rated? Start there
Every one of these programs hinges on a VA service-connected rating. If you have not filed a claim, that is the starting point — a free, VA-accredited VSO (DAV, American Legion, VFW) will file it for you at no cost. A higher rating unlocks not just property-tax relief but healthcare, income benefits, and — for business owners — SDVOSB contracting eligibility.
Sources
- Arkansas Code § 26-3-306 — Disabled veterans, surviving spouses, and minor dependents — law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/title-26/subtitle-1/chapter-3/subchapter-3/section
- Act 407 of 2025 (Arkansas Regular Session) — arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&file=407.pdf&
- Saline County Collector — Disabled Veteran Exemption — salinecounty.org/government/collector/tax_info/disabled_veteran_exemption_.php
Free resource — part of the VES 50-state pack for veterans and veteran-owned businesses. Educational information only, not legal or tax advice; programs change, so confirm current rules with your county before relying on them.
Want it filed for you?
We check your county's rules for free and, if you're eligible, prepare a ready-to-sign filing package for your Arkansas property — veteran to veteran. Or start with the full eligibility check.