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Izard County, Arkansas · who to call

Izard County offices: who to call

The county's own offices — what each one does and what it costs, from the money trail — and the state offices located in Izard County. This is an independent guide, not a government website; the county's official site is izardcountyar.org. Phone numbers and hours change — confirm before you go.

County offices

County judge$118,479 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Runs county government day to day — roads, county property and the budget the quorum court adopts.

Budget: County Judge $118,479

County clerk$155,897 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Voter registration and early voting, marriage licenses, and county records and minutes.

Mailing: P.O. Box 95, Melbourne 72556 · 870-368-4316

Budget: County Clerk $155,897

Assessor$610,672 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Values property for taxes; where you assess your personal property each year.

Budget: County Assessor $564,325 · Assessor Automation Fund $43,069 · Assessor Late Fund $3,278

Collector$224,592 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Collects property taxes.

Budget: County Collector $177,392 · Collector Automation Fund $47,200

Treasurer$203,637 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Holds and pays out county money.

Budget: County Treasurer $164,387 · Treasurer Automation Fund $39,250

Sheriff and jail$2,753,988 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Law enforcement outside city limits, the county jail, and court security.

Budget: Sheriff $1.6 million · Jail Operation Fund $1.1 million

Coroner$38,589 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Investigates deaths that are sudden or unexplained.

Budget: Coroner $38,589

Prosecuting attorney$40,392 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Brings criminal cases for the state (one office often serves several counties).

Budget: Deputy Prosecuting Attorney $24,027 · Prosecuting Attorney $16,365

Public defender$22,000 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Lawyers for people charged with crimes who can’t afford one.

Budget: Public Defender Fund $22,000

Emergency management and 911$440,767 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Disaster planning and the 911 dispatch center.

Budget: Emergency 911 $349,001 · OEM $91,766

Veterans service officer$15,235 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Free help for veterans and families with VA benefits.

Budget: Veterans Service $15,235

Roads$2,393,438 in 2026 budget lines named for it

County roads and bridges.

Budget: Road Fund $2.4 million

Library$322,300 in 2026 budget lines named for it

The county library system.

Budget: County Library $322,300

Extension office (county share)$38,235 in 2026 budget lines named for it

The county’s share of the cooperative extension office (farm, 4-H, food and family programs).

Budget: Extension Office $38,235

Amounts add up the 2026 budget lines whose names match each office. An office can also be paid from lines named differently, so treat these as a floor — open each line to see its source page, or walk the whole money trail.

State offices in Izard County

Arkansas DHS county office

Apply for or get help with SNAP food benefits, Medicaid, ARKids, TEA cash help, and child care help.

Izard County DHS office · 278 E Main · Melbourne 72556 · 870-368-4318 · office page

Source: Arkansas Department of Human Services, County Offices Map

Arkansas DFA state revenue office

Get vehicle tags, titles, and registration, and get or renew a driver's license or state ID.

Horseshoe Bend Revenue Office · 704 West Commerce · Horseshoe Bend 72512 · 870-670-4554

Melbourne Revenue Office · 649 East Main Street, Suite A · Melbourne 72556 · 870-368-4335

Source: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Office Locations (Revenue Office)

UAEX county Extension office

Free help from the U of A Cooperative Extension Service with farming, gardening, soil tests, 4-H, food safety, and family money skills.

Izard County Extension office · 79 Municipal Drive · Melbourne 72556 · (870) 368-4323 · office page

Source: University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, County Offices

Arkansas Department of Health local health unit

Shots, WIC, family planning, birth and death certificates, TB and STD testing, and septic and well-water permits.

Izard County Health Unit - Melbourne · 149 Haley St · Melbourne 72556 · 870-368-7790

Source: Arkansas Department of Health, Health Units

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