Tax Profile

Personal Property Tax

Personal property taxes are levied against the appraised value of licensed vehicles. The current tax rate is 62.9 mils. The breakdown by governmental unit is as follows:

Real Estate Tax

Real Estate taxes are based upon 20% of the appraised value. The current tax rate is 62.9 mils. The breakdown by governmental unit is as follows:                                                                                                                                                                     

Sales Tax

The state of Arkansas sales tax is 6.000% of gross receipts from the sales of tangible personal property and certain selected services. In addition, Pulaski County imposes a 1.0% tax on the gross receipts from the sales of tangible personal property and certain selected services The city of Maumelle imposes a 1.0% City Sales and Use Tax.                                        

Maumelle Community Service Fee Charge

• Commercial and industrial customers are charged the Community Service Fee resulting from a calculation based on square footage.
• The City of Maumelle also imposes a $ 24.00 quarterly Community Service Fee per household for fire and police protection. The fee has helped the city provide the most up-to-date equipment and personnel and has resulted in a Class 3 fire rating. Penalties are assessed on past due balances greater than 3 months.

Utility Franchise Taxes

Residential, Commercial and Industrial Customers

• These taxes are figured as a percentage of your monthly utility bills.
• The current percentage is 4 1/4% and is applied by Entergy Corporation, Centerpoint, and AT&T.
• A 3% franchise tax is applied to Charter Cable services.
• A 4% franchise tax is applied to BEI Waste Collection Services.

9-1-1

AT&T also is levying a 5% tax for the maintenance and installation of the 9-1-1 emergency communication system.