United States · Transfer Tax
Arkansas repealed its documentary stamp tax in the 1990s and has no transfer tax today. Buyers pay recording fees and title insurance, with the deed recording tax-free — typically under $400 on a $250,000 Little Rock or Bentonville home. Arkansas property tax is moderate (effective rates around 0.6–0.8%), and the state's housing is among the most affordable in the country. For cash-flow investors, the absence of transfer taxes keeps acquisition costs light in a market with strong rental demand in the northwest corridor.
Preset rates are indicative reference values only. Confirm current rates and any reliefs with your local tax authority.
Jurisdiction comparison at $250,000.00
Arkansas pays $0.00 (0%) vs Arkansas at $0.00 (0%).
No state transfer tax; recording fees and title insurance only. Bands below are the standard residential buyer schedule used by the calculator.
| Property value | Rate |
|---|---|
| All values | Flat 0% of the full value |
Indicative figures compiled August 2026 — official source: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. Rates are typically indexed or revised each financial year.
A USD 250,000.00 purchase in Arkansas attracts about USD 0.00 in transfer tax at the standard indicative rates — an effective rate of 0%. Recording fees run $30–80; title insurance is standard. That makes the all-in cash requirement USD 250,000.00 before you factor in any deposit, legal work, or moving costs. Adjust the price in the calculator to model your own number.
No state transfer tax; recording fees and title insurance only. Rates change with legislation and vary by buyer circumstances, so treat these as planning figures and confirm the current rate with Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration before you commit.
At the indicative rates above, a USD 250,000.00 property attracts about USD 0.00 in transfer tax — an effective rate of 0%. Recording fees run $30–80; title insurance is standard.. The calculator above lets you change the price and see the result instantly.
There is no general first-time buyer exemption in Arkansas at the standard indicative rates. No state transfer tax. Check current eligibility rules with Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.
The buyer pays the tax in essentially every case in this market. It is payable in full before or at settlement and cannot normally be added to a mortgage, so it must be part of your cash budget alongside the deposit.
How we calculate: the calculator applies the official band schedule marginally — each rate applies only to the slice of the price inside its band, exactly as the revenue authority does. Worked examples are computed with the same function.
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Disclaimer: transfer tax rates change with legislation and vary by buyer circumstances. These are indicative planning figures, not tax advice — confirm every number with Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration or a qualified local professional.
