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Pulaski County Assessor's Office |
Janet Troutman Ward
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PERSONAL PROPERTY FAQ's
Arkansas law requires that all personal property (cars, trucks, SUV’s, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, trailers, boats, airplanes, etc…) must be assessed by May 31st of each year. Assessing is easy! Either click on the link above for online assessing or call one of our helpful Deputy Assessors at (501) 340-6181. Make sure that you have a list of the make, model and VIN number (or serial number) for each item that you own.
Q: How is property assessed?
A: The Pulaski County Assessor sets the value for the county, according to the valuation tables that are mandated by the Assessment Coordination Department for the State of Arkansas. Taxes are then calculated by taking 20% of market value (assessed value) and multiplying that by the local tax rate.
Q: What if I buy a car in the middle of the year?
A: If you purchased the car before the deadline for assessing (MAY 31st) then it must be assessed by MAY 31st to avoid the 10% PENALTY FEE for a late assessment. Vehicles purchased in May have 30 days from the date of sale to assess without a penalty.
Q: What if I sell my car in the middle off the year?
A: Property sold or disposed of prior to MAY 31st will be removed from assessment. We may require proof of disposal, a bill of sale or an insurance report. If you sell or dispose of property after MAY 31st it will remain on your assessment for the rest of the year.
Q: What if I move to another state?
A: If you move before MAY 31st, please contact our office and we will delete your assessment. We may require proof, like an out of state vehicle registration. If you move after MAY 31st, you still owe property taxes in Pulaski County for that year.
Q: Who is exempt from paying property taxes?
A: Military personnel are exempt if they can provide proof of non-residency. This can be established by showing a current Leave and Earnings (LES) with a non-resident code. Disabled Veterans (DAV) are also exempt from payment BUT NOT FROM ASSESSMENT. Please contact the Pulaski County Treasurer at (501) 340-6040 to see if you qualify for an exemption.
Q: Where can I assess?
A: For your convenience we have a Pulaski County Assessor at each revenue office. You may also assess by phone at
(501) 340-6181 or online.
Pulaski County Assessor | 201 South Broadway | Suite 310 | Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 | telephone: (501) 340-6170 | fax: (501) 340-6009 | All Rights Reserved