Craighead County Tax Collector: Pay Your Tax Bill or Visit the Office
The Craighead County Tax Collector collects real estate and personal property taxes for property throughout the county. For the current collection cycle, 2025 taxes are payable in 2026 and must be paid by October 15, 2026 to avoid the regular delinquency penalty.
Use this page to find the official payment route, Jonesboro and Lake City office locations, mailing instructions, receipt options, installment rules and the steps to take if a balance is already delinquent.
Wes Eddington
October 15, 2026
Jonesboro
Lake City
How to pay Craighead County property taxes
The Collector handles both real estate and personal property tax payments. The county currently directs taxpayers to CountyService.net for online payments and notes that card-related fees apply. Because convenience charges can change, review the fee shown by the payment system before submitting the transaction.
Use the online payment service linked by the Craighead County Collector. Confirm the taxpayer, parcel or account before authorizing payment.
Mail the payment to the Collector’s published post-office box and include enough account information for the office to apply it correctly.
The Jonesboro location has a published drop-box option for checks and money orders. Cash should not be placed in that drop box.
Online payment steps
Craighead County Tax Collector office locations
The Collector publishes two in-person locations: the main Jonesboro office and a Lake City location. If you are traveling specifically to make a payment or resolve a complicated account, calling first can help confirm the correct counter and current availability.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
870-933-4560
Fax: 870-933-4519
info@craigheadcollector.org
Lake City, AR 72437
The Collector’s official page lists this as the second office location. Call the Collector before traveling if you need to confirm service availability at this location.
Craighead County Tax Collector office hours
Craighead County’s general tax information page publishes courthouse and annex hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Collector’s current office page lists the Jonesboro and Lake City locations but does not publish a separate set of counter hours for each Collector location.
| Item | Published information | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| County courthouse / annex | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Use as the county’s published general building hours. |
| Collector counter | No separate hours stated on the current Collector page | Call 870-933-4560 before a time-sensitive visit. |
| Online payment | Online service available through CountyService.net | Review the account and fee before submitting. |
Pay by mail or use the Jonesboro drop box
Mailing address
Jonesboro, AR 72403
The Collector instructs taxpayers to make mailed payments payable to Craighead County Collector. The county also asks taxpayers to check the legal line and boxed amount on the check, sign the check, include a phone number and driver’s-license information, and return the payment stub or place the tax-account information on the memo line.
Drop box
The county lists a drop box inside the wooden walkway at 511 Union Street, Jonesboro. It accepts checks and money orders for this payment method. Do not place cash in the drop box.
How to get a Craighead County tax receipt
The Collector lists several ways to obtain proof of payment. Choose the method that fits how you paid.
Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want a receipt returned by mail.
Provide an email address with a mailed, online or in-office payment when appropriate.
Craighead County directs taxpayers to ARCountyData.com for tax records and receipt access.
Can Craighead County property taxes be paid in installments?
Arkansas law allows most taxpayers to pay current real and personal property taxes in installments. The statutory schedule divides the year’s tax into one-fourth, one-fourth and one-half payment periods, while the final unpaid balance must still be resolved by October 15 to avoid the regular delinquency penalty.
| Payment period | Amount | General timing |
|---|---|---|
| First installment | 1/4 | First business day in March through the third Monday in April. |
| Second installment | 1/4 | Third Monday in April through the third Monday in July. |
| Final installment | 1/2 | Third Monday in July through October 15. |
If no first installment was made before the third Monday in April, Arkansas law also provides for a one-half first installment during the second statutory period. The Collector may also have authority under state law to accept current taxes in other installment amounts during the collection period.
What happens when Craighead County taxes become delinquent?
Craighead County states that real estate and personal property taxes left unpaid after October 15 become delinquent and that the Collector applies a 10% penalty to unpaid balances under Arkansas law.
Delinquent real estate is different from buying tax-delinquent land
Paying delinquent real estate taxes to the Craighead County Collector does not give the payer ownership of the property. If you are trying to find Arkansas tax-delinquent land offered for sale, the county directs users to the Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands.
If the balance looks wrong
Check your confirmation or receipt and contact the Collector with the account and payment details.
Valuation and assessment questions generally belong with the County Assessor rather than the Collector.
Ask the Collector for the current payoff amount and acceptable payment method before sending money.
Use the Commissioner of State Lands for tax-delinquent land sale information rather than treating payment to the Collector as a property purchase.
What the Craighead County Tax Collector actually does
The Collector receives county property taxes after assessment and collects revenue for county, municipal, school and improvement-district purposes before collections are turned over to the County Treasurer for distribution.
Craighead County explains that ad valorem taxes are based on taxable value and the applicable millage rate. The amount can vary by the property’s location because school, municipal, fire-protection and improvement-district levies are not identical everywhere in the county.
Craighead County Tax Collector questions
When are 2025 Craighead County property taxes due?
Craighead County states that 2025 real estate and personal property taxes are payable in 2026 and that October 15, 2026 is the final day to pay without the regular delinquency penalty.
Who is the Craighead County Tax Collector?
The county identifies Wes Eddington as the Craighead County Tax Collector.
Where is the Craighead County Collector office in Jonesboro?
The published Jonesboro location is 511 Union Street, Suite 107, Jonesboro, AR 72401.
Is there a Craighead County Collector office in Lake City?
Yes. The Collector’s official page also lists 107 Cobean, Lake City, AR 72437.
What are the Craighead County Tax Collector hours?
The county’s general tax information page publishes courthouse and annex hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The current Collector page does not state separate counter hours for each listed Collector location, so call 870-933-4560 before a time-sensitive visit.
Can I pay Craighead County property taxes online?
Yes. The Collector publishes CountyService.net as its online payment option and notes that credit-card fees apply.
Where do I mail a Craighead County tax payment?
Mail payments to Craighead County Collector, P.O. Box 9276, Jonesboro, AR 72403. Follow the Collector’s published check and account-information instructions.
Can I use the Jonesboro drop box?
Yes. The Collector lists a drop box inside the wooden walkway at 511 Union Street. The published instructions allow checks and money orders for that option and state that cash should not be receipted through the drop box.
How can I print a Craighead County tax receipt?
The Collector directs taxpayers to ARCountyData.com for tax records and receipt access. A receipt can also be requested through the payment process using the county’s published mail or email options.
What happens after October 15?
Unpaid real estate and personal property taxes become delinquent, and the county states that a 10% penalty is added to the unpaid balance under Arkansas law.
Does paying delinquent real estate tax give me ownership of the property?
No. The Collector specifically warns that paying delinquent real estate taxes does not grant or transfer ownership. Tax-delinquent land sale information is handled through the Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands.
Verify current Craighead County tax information
Current tax-year notices, office contacts, delinquent-tax information and Collector resources.
Official instructions for online, mail and drop-box payments and receipt requests.
Property-tax and receipt lookup service referenced by the Collector.
Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands information for properties handled through the state tax-delinquent land process.
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