Barbara Tillman, Realtor - Hutchinson Realty

02/08/2026

Good information.

Still feeling the chill of winter? Here’s a warm tip for homeowners in Benton County.

As you plan for the year ahead, don’t forget to check if you qualify for property tax relief through Amendment 79.

This Arkansas constitutional amendment provides real savings for qualifying properties used as your primary residence:

• Up to $600 off your tax bill through the Homestead Tax Credit
• 5% cap on annual taxable value increases for homestead properties
• 10% cap for non-homestead properties
• A freeze on taxable value if you're 65 or older or permanently disabled

These protections can make a real difference in your yearly budget—and they’re just a few clicks or a phone call away.

https://bentoncountyar.gov/assessor/amendment-79-benefits/

12/08/2025

Our dispatch center has received phone calls today about a scam. Callers have said the scammer leaves a voicemail and identifies themselves as a police officer. They tell you to call a specific phone number to pay the fine you owe or a warrant will be issued – pretty typical scam, right? However, when you call the phone number left by the scammer the recording says, “You have reached the Bella Vista Police Department Warrant and Citation Division.” The voicemail message continues and you can hear what sounds like a police radio in the background.
⚠️⚠️ THIS IS A SCAM. ⚠️⚠️
📞 Please call 479-855-3771 anytime if you are unsure about a voicemail or text message you receive. Dispatchers are on duty 24 hours a day and are always willing to help answer your questions.

08/26/2025

We are hosting multiple Town Hall meetings to provide information and answer questions from residents regarding an upcoming election issue to be presented to voters during a special election Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025.

The city will be seeking voter approval to extend the existing 1% city sales tax to enable funding of major long-term capital projects.

Meetings times and locations are:
➡ 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15 at Metfield Clubhouse, 3 E. Euston Rd.
➡ 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 at the Bella Vista Recreation Center, 3 Riordan Dr.
➡ 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the Bella Vista Police Department Training Room, 2483 Forest Hills Blvd.

Learn more about for what we are asking here: https://bellavistaar.gov/news_detail_T2_R218.php.

08/15/2025

ROAD WORK: CHELSEA ROAD - Starting Monday, Aug. 18, a portion of Chelsea Road between Fenchurch Drive and Churchill Drive will be closed to one-lane traffic, controlled by a temporary traffic light. The closure is due to a water line connection and work should be complete by Tuesday, Aug. 19, weather dependent.

07/26/2025

Property owners who disagree with the appraised value of their property have the right to appeal to the Benton County Board of Equalization (BOE).

The BOE is an independent body made up of nine (9) Benton County property owners. These members are appointed by various local taxing authorities:
• Two (2) are appointed by the school districts within the county
• Two (2) by mayors of the incorporated municipalities
• Two (2) by the County Judge
• Three (3) by the Quorum Court

To learn more about the appeals process and the Board of Equalization, visit: https://bentoncountyar.gov/assessor/appeals-process/

07/24/2025

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06/13/2025

REMINDER: There are three opportunities to attend a public input session regarding our development code reform project. We invite you to choose the time that works best for your schedule, drop in to see what the proposed new changes are all about, chat with staff, and offer your comments and suggestions. The proposed project will then be presented to the Planning Commission for discussion during a special work session June 30.

MEETING TIMES:
• 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 at the Bella Vista Recreation Center, 3 Riordan Drive. (This is the main event during which the consultant will be on site with additional content.)
• 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 at the Bella Vista Police Department Training Room, 2483 Forest Hills Blvd. (same info presented by city staff)
• 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 19 at the Bella Vista Police Department Training Room, 2483 Forest Hills Blvd. (same info presented by city staff)

05/26/2025

Good information for those driving the streets of BV.

09/29/2024

Interesting take on all the new ways............................

08/21/2024

PERMIT NOW REQUIRED for water heater change outs: Per the Arkansas Department of Health and state plumbing inspector Marty Harris, a permit and inspections are required for water heater change outs, starting September 2, 2024.

Electric heaters will require a plumbing permit and may require an electrical permit if there is modification or upgrading to the existing electrical circuit. Re-use of the existing wiring would not require an electrical permit.

Gas heaters will require a plumbing permit.

Minor repairs, such as for leaks in pipes, or replacement of fill valves, residential lavatory faucets, residential sink faucets and similar fixture trim and fittings that does not involve alteration of plumbing fixtures do not require a permit.

For questions, contact the city's permitting office at 479-268-4980.

07/03/2024