What does the Collector do?
The Collector’s office collects property taxes to help support schools, cities, roads, jails, and county expenses based on millage rates set by local governments and voters. These taxes are about 1% of the value of your home, car, and other items that you may own.
How do I pay my property taxes?
Taxes may be paid with a check on current accounts only, money order, cash, cashier’s check or credit card.
- Online with a credit card, for personal and real estate taxes.
- By phone with a credit card at 870-449-6253.
- In person at the Collector’s office in the Courthouse.
- Drop box on the south side of the square, near the handicap accessible entrance.
- By mail to the address below.
Mail checks to
Marion County CollectorP.O. Box 590
Yellville, AR 72687
Please note: delinquent taxes
If your personal property taxes are delinquent on or before tax year 2020, you can no longer pay them online or through the Tax Collector’s office. Marion County has contracted with a third-party collection agency, American Financial Credit Services (AFCS), which specializes in government debt recovery. Delinquent business personal property tax, aircraft, boat, trailer, and motor tax may be submitted to AFCS for collection pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 26‑36‑209. This does not include real estate tax bills.
If we receive a payment that has been turned over to AFCS, our office will return your payment so that you can pay directly to them. You can contact AFCS at 1-888-317-2327, option 2, or at www.afcsoptions.com.
When are my taxes due?
Property tax bills are usually mailed by the end of March and must be paid by October 15 to avoid a penalty. If taxes are not paid, license tags cannot be renewed and penalties will be applied. Partial payments are also accepted throughout the year on current taxes.
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| January 1 to May 31 | Property must be assessed with the Assessor each year. |
| End of March | Property tax bills are usually mailed. |
| October 15 | Taxes are due, the year after the property was assessed. |
| After October 15 | A 10% penalty is added to personal property and real estate, plus 10% annual interest on real estate. |
A 10% late assessment fee will be added to anyone assessing personal property after the May 31 deadline. New purchases have 30 days after purchase to assess without penalty.
Homestead credit
With regard to homestead credit, in no event shall a property tax credit for the current tax year be allowed a property owner after October 15.
Property owners may contact the following if there are disputes:
Arkansas Department of Finance and AdministrationATTN: Tax Credits Section – County Reimbursement Certification
P.O. Box 8054
Little Rock, AR 72203
Telephone: (501) 682-7106