Pay Taxes, Search Records or Fix an Assessment
Use this guide to pay a Washington County AR tax bill, find the Collector office, search current tax records, open the Assessor property search and resolve personal-property or valuation problems without calling the wrong department.
The live account and payment belong on Washington County’s sponsored tax system. TaxCollectors.org is an independent guide and does not collect your tax payment.
Angela Wood · 479-444-1526.
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280 N College Ave, Ste 202, Fayetteville.
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Russell Hill · 479-444-1500.
October 15 each year.
Which Washington County office do you need?
Use for bills, balances, tax payment, receipts, delinquency and proof of paid taxes.
Use for value, ownership, parcel records, personal-property assessment, homestead credit and exemptions.
Use the Assessor search for property details; use the Collector search for tax balances and receipts.
How to pay Washington County Arkansas property taxes online
Washington County’s current website links its Pay Taxes action to the sponsored actDataScout Collector system. Use the live account there rather than relying on a screenshot or old tax statement.
Online payment rules that can change what you are allowed to pay
| Situation | Rule | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Personal property is owed | The Arkansas.gov Washington County service states personal-property tax must be collected with or before real-estate tax when personal property is owed. | Check both tax types before trying to pay only the real-estate bill. |
| Partial current payment | The state service says partial payments of current taxes may be accepted. | Do not leave a balance past the deadline unless you understand the delinquency consequence. |
| Balance remains after October 15 | Any unpaid portion becomes delinquent after the deadline. | Request the live payoff rather than relying on the original statement. |
| Delinquent online balance | The Arkansas.gov service says delinquent tax amounts must be paid in full through that system. | Call 479-444-1526 if the portal does not offer the payment path you need. |
| Need a receipt | Online systems provide payment confirmation/receipt capability. | Save or email the receipt before leaving the confirmation page. |
Washington County AR Tax Collector address, phone and hours
Collector: Angela Wood
280 N College Ave, Suite 202Fayetteville, AR 72701
Four Washington County tax-payment locations
The Collector lists the courthouse plus three State Revenue Office locations. All four Collector listings show weekday hours of 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
| Location | Address | Collector hours | Useful for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County Courthouse | 280 N College Ave, Ste 202, Fayetteville, AR 72701 | 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. M–F | Main Collector office and complex account questions. |
| Fayetteville Revenue Office | 3086 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72701 | 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. M–F | Tax payment plus DMV/revenue-office tasks. |
| Springdale Revenue Office | 3159 Springdale Ave, Springdale, AR 72762 | 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. M–F | Convenient for Springdale-area taxpayers. |
| Lincoln Revenue Office | 215 S Main, Lincoln, AR 72744 | 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. M–F | Assess, pay taxes and handle tag/revenue tasks in one trip. |
Washington County tax dates: assess first, pay the following year
Washington County explains that Arkansas collects personal-property and real-estate taxes one year in arrears. This is why the May assessment deadline and October payment deadline refer to different stages of the tax cycle.
How to assess personal property before you try to pay the tax
Cars, boats, trailers, motorcycles, ATVs and livestock are personal property in Washington County. Assessment happens with the Assessor; tax payment happens later with the Collector.
Current residents who previously assessed and have no changes, or who are only deleting property they no longer own, may re-assess online or call 479-444-1520.
The county says you must assess in person and bring a copy of the registration for each vehicle.
Provide year, make, model, VIN and style/details such as trim or 2/4-wheel drive to the Personal Property Assessor, 280 N College Ave Ste 250, Fayetteville, AR 72701.
Washington County Arkansas Tax Assessor property search
The Assessor links to a free actDataScout property-record search. This is the right starting point for ownership, parcel, market value, assessed value and property-detail questions. It is not the same as the Collector’s tax-balance search.
| You need | Use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Owner / parcel / property details | Assessor property search | The Assessor maintains parcel and valuation records. |
| Market or assessed value | Assessor property search | Value is an assessment function. |
| Current tax balance | Collector tax records | The Collector maintains payment and tax-balance information. |
| Proof a tax was paid | Collector receipt / tax-record search | Payment history belongs to the Collector. |
| Recorded deed or lien | Circuit Clerk land records | Recorded legal instruments are not Assessor payment records. |
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Assessor: Russell Hill
Main: 479-444-1500
Personal-property reassessment: 479-444-1520
Main-office hours: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. M–F.
Current tax records, paid-tax receipts and historical records
Use the Collector’s actDataScout tax-record page to check current balances, payment status and available tax history.
The Collector specifically links a tax-record search for receipts. Save the record with the tax year and property/account identifiers.
Washington County Archives lists personal-property tax records from 1868–2001 and real-estate tax records from 1868–2003. Use Archives for historical research, not a current payoff.
What to do when the assessed value looks wrong
$675 Homestead Credit and property-value freeze
Washington County’s dedicated current Property Tax Credit page says an eligible primary residence may receive up to a $675 Amendment 79 tax credit. Only one homestead credit may be claimed in Arkansas.
Apply through the Assessor. If you move to another primary residence, update the credit rather than assuming it follows automatically.
Qualified homeowners who are 65 or older or meet disability requirements may qualify for a taxable-value freeze. Bring proof of age or disability when required.
Phone: 479-444-1512
Office: Assessor, 280 N College Ave, Suite 250, Fayetteville.
Washington County DAV property-tax exemption: annual document steps
Washington County provides a separate process for qualifying disabled veterans and eligible surviving spouses. This is not an automatic exemption just because a VA letter exists.
Collector office: 280 N College Ave, Ste 202, Fayetteville
Phone: 479-444-1526
How Washington County millage turns assessed value into tax
The county Treasurer explains that Arkansas property is generally assessed at 20% of market value. One mill equals $1 of tax for each $1,000 of assessed value.
Example: $300,000 market value.
$300,000 × 20% = $60,000 assessed value.
$60,000 ÷ 1,000 = $60 per mill per year.
Missing tax statement, wrong balance or payment not posted
Tax proof needed for Arkansas vehicle tags
Washington County’s tax guide says the Revenue Office may require a title, bill of sale or statement of origin, insurance, current-year assessment and proof of paid taxes to register a vehicle and receive tags.
Washington County tax office map and visit checklist
Washington County Arkansas tax and property resources
Use these links after deciding whether your task is payment, assessment or records research.
Washington County Arkansas Tax Collector FAQs
How do I pay Washington County Arkansas property taxes online?
Use the Pay Taxes link provided by Washington County, which routes taxpayers to the county-sponsored actDataScout tax-record and payment service. Verify the taxpayer, property, tax year, real-estate or personal-property type, balance and processing fee before submitting payment, then save the receipt.
What is the Washington County AR Tax Collector address and phone number?
The main Washington County Collector office is at 280 N College Ave, Suite 202, Fayetteville, AR 72701. The Collector phone number is 479-444-1526 and regular Collector hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
When are Washington County Arkansas property taxes due?
Washington County says Arkansas tax books open for payment in March and real-estate and personal-property taxes are due by October 15 of the following year. Taxes paid after October 15 are subject to county-listed delinquency penalties, and real-estate balances may also accrue annual interest.
When do I assess personal property in Washington County Arkansas?
Assess personal property between January 1 and May 31 each year. Washington County says late assessment can add a 10% penalty. New purchases have 30 days after purchase to be assessed without that penalty.
How do I search Washington County Arkansas property records?
The Washington County Assessor links to a free actDataScout property-record search. Use that Assessor search for ownership, parcel, market or assessed value and property details. Use the separate Collector tax-record search when you need a tax balance, payment or receipt.
What is the Washington County AR Tax Assessor phone number?
The Washington County Assessor main phone number is 479-444-1500. Personal-property reassessment help is also available at 479-444-1520. The Assessor main office is Suite 250 at 280 N College Ave in Fayetteville.
Should I call the Washington County Collector or Assessor?
Use the Collector for tax bills, balances, payments, receipts, late-tax questions and proof of payment. Use the Assessor for property value, ownership and parcel records, personal-property assessment, Homestead Credit, exemptions and valuation appeals.
What should I do if I did not receive my Washington County tax statement?
Washington County says annual tax statements are generally mailed in late March or early April. If your statement has not arrived by April 15, call the Collector at 479-444-1526 rather than waiting for the October deadline.
Can I make a partial Washington County Arkansas property-tax payment?
The Arkansas.gov Washington County payment service states that partial payments of current taxes may be accepted, but if any part remains unpaid by the deadline the unpaid tax becomes delinquent. Delinquent balances may have different payment requirements, so verify the live account before making a partial payment.
How do I challenge a Washington County Arkansas property value?
Washington County says taxpayers can first request an informal review with an appraiser. If unresolved, a Board of Equalization hearing may be requested by calling 479-444-1711. The county says the appointment must be scheduled on or before the third Monday in August; in 2026 that date is August 17.