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Greene County, Arkansas · questions

Greene County: questions people ask

Answered from the same public records the rest of the site cites — each answer links to the page that shows its work.

How big is Greene County's 2026 budget?

Greene County, Arkansas appropriated $24,825,752 for 2026, across 37 funds. The largest are Law Enforcement Fund ($9.4 million, 38%), County General Fund ($7 million, 28%), County Road Fund ($3.9 million, 16%). Walk the whole money trail.

How much does Greene County spend on the sheriff and the jail?

Lines whose names match the sheriff and the jail add to $9,097,744 in the 2026 budget (37% of the total): County Jail $5.5 million, County Sheriff $3.4 million, Jail Operation and Maintenance Fund $140,381, Jail Bond Revenue/Court Costs Fund $58,605, County Detention Facility Fund $18,887, and 2 more. Names vary by county, so open each line to see what it covers.

How much does Greene County spend on roads?

Lines whose names match roads add to $5,004,974 in the 2026 budget (20% of the total): County Road Fund $3.9 million, County Roads $1.1 million, Unpaved Roads Grant Fund $4, Road Reserve Fund $1. Names vary by county, so open each line to see what it covers.

Are these numbers checked?

Yes. Every total marked complete is checked against the sum of its parts, to the cent: 12 of 12 checks pass. Where the county's own pages disagree, the money trail keeps the printed number and says so. See every check.

What is the property tax on a home in Greene County?

For a $150,000 home in Paragould · Greene County Tech schools (45.89 mills), taxed as a homestead, the published rates come to about $777 a year (about $65 a month). Enter your own value to see where every dollar goes, by government and by what it pays for.

When is the next election in Greene County, and how do I vote?

The next election is the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting runs Oct 19 to Nov 2. Your election office is the Greene County Clerk (870-239-6311). Dates, hours, ID rules and where to vote.

Where is the DHS office, revenue office or health unit in Greene County?

DHS (SNAP, Medicaid, ARKids): 809 Goldsmith Road, Paragould, 870-236-8723; the state revenue office (car tags, titles, driver’s licenses): Greene Co. Courthouse, 320 W. Court St., Room 100, Paragould, 870-236-8755; the health unit: 801 Goldsmith Rd, Paragould, 870-236-7782. Every county and state office in Greene County.

What did the auditors find in Greene County?

The latest state audit (FY2024): the auditors reported no findings. In their words: “During our evaluation, nothing came to our attention that would warrant disclosure in this report.” Everything the auditors reported, with page numbers.

Where do these numbers come from?

From one public document: Greene County 2026 budget, as filed with the state. Every amount on the site cites its document and page. The full document list.

Can I download the data?

Yes, free: the 2026 budget as CSV (opens in any spreadsheet) or as JSON. Each row has its fund-and-department path, amount, and source document and page. Please cite the original document; County Commons is a guide to it.

Is this an official Greene County government website?

No. County Commons is an independent, nonpartisan, citizen-built project with no affiliation with any government. Official sites: Greene County. It computes and cites public records, and never endorses candidates or takes sides on ballot measures. How every number is sourced.