Arkansas
Arkansas runs its tax sale process at the state level, not the county — the Commissioner of State Lands (COSL) takes title to delinquent parcels statewide and auctions them centrally, both in-person regional sales and a rolling online auction. There's no interest-rate bidding; it's a cash premium auction with the minimum bid set to the back taxes, penalties, and costs owed. The redemption story is unusually final: any interested party can redeem right up until 4 p.m. the last business day before the sale, but once the gavel falls, redemption is gone entirely — a 2023 rule change closed the post-sale redemption window most deed states still have. The tradeoff is a weak limited-warranty deed; COSL doesn't guarantee clear title, so a quiet title action is typically needed before you can resell or finance the property.
Quick answers
Is Arkansas a tax lien or tax deed state?+
Arkansas is a tax deed (state-run, non-redeemable after sale) state.
What's the interest rate or penalty in Arkansas?+
In Arkansas, the rate is: None — cash premium auction, min bid = back taxes.
How long is the redemption period in Arkansas?+
The redemption period in Arkansas is Pre-sale only — ends the day before the auction.
Not sure how Arkansas's system compares to a state you already know? Read Tax Lien vs. Tax Deed: What's the Difference? for the full breakdown.
Planning to resell or finance a Arkansas tax deed? Read You Won a Tax Deed. Why Can't You Sell It Yet? before you assume the deed alone is enough.
This page is general information, not financial or legal advice. Rates and redemption periods are set by state statute and can change by county or legislative session — always confirm against the county's own auction notice before bidding.