72846 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 72846 (Lamar, Arkansas) pay a median of $806/year in property taxes on homes valued at $135,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.59%, which is 3% above the Arkansas state average of 0.58%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 72846 is approximately $67, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Johnson County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Arkansas, 72846 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 72845 (0.59%) and 72568 (0.59%).

In Lamar, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $55,000, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Arkansas has no statewide property tax cap; Johnson County assessments are based on fair market value and may increase annually according to the assessor's appraisals. The Homestead Exemption reduces assessed value by $4,500 for owner-occupied primary residences — submit your application to the Johnson County Assessor as soon as you close. Request written confirmation of your exemption and review your Notice of Assessment to verify the reduction was applied.