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Tax Deed

Arkansas Tax Sale Laws — Investor Guide

The government transfers the deed directly to the winning bidder at auction.

Redemption Period

No redemption period

Max Interest Rate

10% / year

IRS Lien Survives

Yes — verify before bidding

Foreclosure Required

No

Quiet Title Required

Yes

Counties Covered

75 counties

Quiet Title Required in Arkansas

Before a title insurer will issue a policy on a tax deed property in Arkansas, you'll need to complete a quiet title action.

$1,500–$5,000

Legal Fees

6–18 mo

Timeline

How Tax Sales Work in Arkansas

Arkansas uses a state-administered tax deed process. After 2 years of delinquency, the Commissioner of State Lands acquires general title and may sell the property at public auction. Once sold, there is no post-sale redemption right. The winning bidder receives a Limited Warranty Deed from the Commissioner. Quiet title is strongly recommended. IRS liens survive if the IRS was not properly notified.

Quick Due Diligence Checklist for Arkansas

Verify property is still on the auction list within 48 hours of sale (redemptions happen until the last minute)
Check for federal IRS liens — they survive the tax sale in Arkansas
Search for HOA liens and municipal code violations — these may survive in some counties
Budget for foreclosure costs — required in Arkansas to convert a lien to deed
Budget for quiet title action — required in Arkansas before title insurance will issue
Drive the property or use street view to confirm structure exists and is accessible
Verify assessed value vs. back taxes owed — if taxes exceed assessed value, it may be a junk property
Source: Ark. Code Ann. §26-37-101 et seq. · Verified: March 2026 · Always verify current laws directly with the Arkansas state statutes and your county treasurer. This is not legal or investment advice.

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