Arkansas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Sebastian County Assessor / Arkansas DFA
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Arkansas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption in its Fort Smith, AR research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Arkansas veterans with service-connected disabilities receive property tax exemptions on their primary residence in Fort Smith. Exemption amount increases with disability rating: partial exemption for 10-90%, full exemption for 100% disabled or permanently disabled veterans.
Exemption value varies by disability rating and property value; typically $500-$2,000/year
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Property tax exemption for disabled veterans
- Amount based on VA disability rating
- Full exemption for 100% disabled veterans
- Must be primary residence in Sebastian County
- Apply by October 15 annually with VA documentation
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Apply by October 15 for following year
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Arkansas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption in Fort Smith?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a veteran-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Arkansas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption in Fort Smith, AR?
Confirm the application route directly with Sebastian County Assessor / Arkansas DFA; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (479) 782-5065. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by October 15 for following year.
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