Tax relief and valuation review
A homestead exemption, senior-relief program, or valuation protest can change the amount a homeowner owes—but only if the filing reaches the right local office in the correct window. Use the verified county guidance below as your working checklist, then confirm the current form and deadline with Cross County Assessor's Office.
Relief programs
The filing guidance for this county is: October 10, 2026 for homestead credit applications, per Cross County Assessor guidance. Use the official form or application channel, provide the residence and ownership documentation requested, and keep a copy of the submission.
Open homestead applicationAge-65/disabled homestead owners may apply with the county assessor to freeze taxable assessed value at the next assessment after turning 65 or becoming disabled. New construction or substantial improvements can increase value, and tax bills can still change with millage. Beginning with 2026 tax bills, the Arkansas homestead tax credit is up to $600.
Arkansas Amendment 79 generally limits taxable assessed-value increases to 5% per year for homesteads and 10% per year for other real property until full assessed value; exceptions include newly discovered property, new construction, and substantial improvements.
Appealing an assessment
Use the valuation notice and the county’s published protest guidance to determine the last day to file. Do not assume the payment deadline controls the appeal.
Gather comparable sales, photographs, repair records, appraisal evidence, property characteristics, and any documentation that explains why the assessed value is incorrect.
Submit through the official channel, save the confirmation, and attend the board or review hearing if one is scheduled. An appraiser or attorney can help evaluate evidence when the value or stakes are substantial.
The verified protest guidance for this county is: Third Monday in August: August 17, 2026, the Cross County Assessor's published annual Equalization Board appeal deadline. If the language is not a specific calendar date, contact the office promptly for the current notice and board-review schedule.