Washington County car tax

A car worth $25,000 in Washington County, AR pays about $287 a year in personal property tax (57.3 mills).

Washington County car tax calculator

Car's value$

Yearly car tax$287≈ $24/month

Assessed value: $25,000 × 20% = $5,000
Tax: $5,000 × 57.3 mills = $286.50

Towns value cars from pricing guides (average retail or trade-in), not what you paid. Your bill may be prorated for months you owned the car.

Car tax in Washington County by car value

Yearly tax by car value. The dot follows the calculator.

Car value	Yearly tax	Per month
$10,000	$115	$10
$15,000	$172	$14
$20,000	$229	$19
$25,000	$287	$24
$30,000	$344	$29
$40,000	$458	$38
$50,000	$573	$48
$75,000	$860	$72

Buying a car in Arkansas: one-time tax

Arkansas sales/use tax on motor vehicles — 6.5%, plus local sales tax where you live. Your trade-in is subtracted before tax.

Price$Trade-in$

State tax$2,2756.5%

Used cars under $4,000 are exempt. Used cars from $4,000 to $9,999 pay 3.5% state (local tax at the full rate). Cars of $10,000 and up pay 6.5%. 2025 bills to raise these thresholds: outcome unconfirmed.

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Other counties in Arkansas

Yearly tax on a $25,000 car.

Questions

What is the car tax rate in Washington County, AR?

57.3 mills for 2025.

How is car tax calculated in Washington County?

Assessed value: $25,000 × 20% = $5,000 → Tax: $5,000 × 57.3 mills = $286.50

How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Washington County?

About $344 a year.

When is car tax due in Washington County?

Assess by May 31; taxes due October 15 of the following year.

How is Arkansas car tax calculated?

Value × 20% × local millage ÷ 1,000.

Is there sales tax on a cheap used car?

Used cars under $4,000 are exempt. From $4,000 to $9,999 the state rate is 3.5%.

Sources

Last checked October 14, 2026. Rates are for passenger cars owned by individuals; leased, business and specialty vehicles can differ. Confirm with your tax collector or commissioner of the revenue.