Rate Breakdown

Property taxes in Bradley County are calculated by multiplying the assessed value (minus exemptions) by the total local millage rate.

How Property Tax Works in Bradley County

Bradley County assesses real‑property at its fair market value as of the valuation date (generally January 1). The assessed value is the amount on which the tax rate, expressed in mills (tenths of a cent), is applied. For most residential and commercial parcels the assessment is 100 % of market value; agricultural land may be assessed at a lower percentage (usually 75 %).

Once the assessment is completed, the county multiplies the assessed value by the combined millage rate, which includes the county rate, any city or town rate, and the school‑district rate. For the 2024‑25 fiscal year the typical combined rate in Bradley County hovers around 15.5 mills (≈ $15.50 per $1,000 of assessed value). For example, a home assessed at $120,000 would generate a tax bill of roughly $1,860 before any exemptions are applied.

Available Exemptions

Arkansas law provides several exemptions that directly reduce the assessed value used for tax calculations. Bradley County honors all state‑wide exemptions.

• Homestead exemption – Up to $5,000 off the assessed value of a primary residence for any owner‑occupant.
• Senior citizen exemption – Residents age 55 or older may claim an additional $5,000 reduction, provided the home is their primary residence and they meet income limits.
• Disability exemption – Individuals with a qualifying disability (or their spouses) receive a $5,000 exemption when the property is the primary residence.
• Veteran exemptions –
  • Veterans with a service‑connected disability receive a $5,000 exemption.
  • Veterans who are 100 % disabled, as well as surviving spouses of such veterans, are eligible for a full exemption (the assessed value is reduced to $0).

Exemptions are applied automatically when you file the proper claim form with the Bradley County Assessor’s Office each year.

Payment Schedule & Deadlines

Bradley County collects property taxes in two installments.

• First installment: Due by March 1 for the upcoming fiscal year. Payments can be made online, by mail, or in person at the County Collector’s office.
• Second installment: Due by June 30. The same payment options apply.

If the full amount is paid by the March 1 deadline, a discount may be offered by the collector (typically 2 % of the total bill). Late or missed payments incur a 10 % penalty on the overdue portion, plus interest at the rate set by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (currently 0.5 % per month). Persistent delinquency can lead to a tax lien, foreclosure, and loss of the property.

Appealing Your Assessment

Property owners who believe their assessment is inaccurate have the right to appeal.

• File a petition: Submit a written petition to the Bradley County Assessor’s Office within 30 days of the notice of valuation.
• Board of Equalization hearing: The petition is reviewed by the County Board of Equalization, which must hold a hearing within 45 days of receipt.
• Present evidence: Bring comparable sales, appraisals, or other documentation that supports a lower market value.
• Final appeal: If the decision remains unsatisfactory, you may appeal to the Circuit Court within 30 days of the Board’s final order.

Throughout the process, maintain copies of all correspondence and keep a timeline of deadlines to ensure your rights are protected.