Fact sheet Available for Upcoming Lawrence County Road Tax Election

by Kristin Higgins - September 28, 2026

Voters in Lawrence County are deciding whether to increase the county's road millage rate in the upcoming November election.

The Public Policy Center at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture partnered with the Lawrence County Extension Office to produce a fact sheet explaining the road millage election.

The proposal on the ballot asks voters for permission to do the following:

• Increase the county millage rate for roads from 2% to 3%.

What is a mill?

A millage is a tax rate the county applies to the assessed value of a property — including real, personal and utility or agricultural property — to determine the dollar amount you owe on your tax bill. In Arkansas, assessed value of property is determined by the county assessor.

Counties assess property at 20% of its appraised, or market, value. One mill equals a tax of $1 per $1,000 of assessed value. Using a $100,000 home for example, the county would assess the property at $20,000, or 20%. One mill in this situation would result in $20 in taxes owed for that year.

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

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

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