Fact Sheet Available for 2026 Dallas County Sales Tax Election

by Kristin Higgins - October 12, 2026

Voters in Dallas County are deciding whether to approve a 1% county sales tax for the road department and other county operations in the Nov. 3, 2026 election.

The Public Policy Center at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture partnered with the Dallas County Extension Office to produce a fact sheet explaining the proposal.

The Dallas County Quorum Court is seeking approval of a permanent 1% sales and use tax, with 70% of net collections dedicated to the county road department and 30% going towards law enforcement,
ambulance services, or solid waste services. If approved, the countywide sales tax rate would increase from 2% to 3%.

Find More Information
The voter guide produced by the Public Policy Center includes more information about the tax proposal, including what supporters and opponents say, information about surrounding counties, and answers to voters’ frequently asked questions. 

Download the fact sheet at https://uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/voter-education/docs/dallas-county-2026-election-fact-sheet.pdf 

Who can vote on this local ballot issue?
People who live in Dallas County and are registered to vote in the county can vote on this local ballot issue. Early voting starts Oct. 19 and Election Day is Nov. 3, 2026.