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Arkansas short-term rental regulations

Arkansas · The Natural State7 markets coveredUpdated Apr 18, 2026
Restriction mix7 markets
Prohibited0
Strict0
Moderate5 · 71%
Permissive2 · 29%
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Moderate

Permit required · STRs broadly allowed

5 markets

Permit + tax registration required; otherwise STRs are broadly allowed.

Little Rock

Arkansas

Moderate

Little Rock regulates short-term rentals under a 2023 ordinance that caps citywide permits at 500 units.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $5000.1% tax

Hot Springs

Arkansas

Moderate

The City of Hot Springs regulates short-term rentals through Chapter 5.44, requiring an annual license, safety inspections, and a $50 fee.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $500.1% tax

Fayetteville

Arkansas

Moderate

Fayetteville regulates short-term rentals through a mandatory business license system that distinguishes between owner-occupied (Type 1) and non-owner occupied...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $500.1% tax

Eureka Springs

Arkansas

Moderate

Short-term rentals in Eureka Springs are categorized as 'Tourist Homes' and require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approved by the Planning Commission.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1000.1% tax

Conway

Arkansas

Moderate

Short-term rentals in Conway require an annual city license, a $1,000,000 liability insurance policy, and compliance with local A&P tax requirements.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1000.1% tax
Permissive

Light-touch rules · STRs welcome

2 markets

Minimal restrictions: basic registration, no permit caps, no night limits.

Bentonville

Arkansas

Permissive

Bentonville currently has no specific short-term rental ordinance or permit system, though the city council has discussed potential future regulations.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Free permit0.1% tax

Rogers

Arkansas

Permissive

Rogers requires short-term rental operators to obtain a city business license, pass a fire safety inspection, and pay a combined tax rate of 14.5%.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $500.1% tax

Neighboring states & common comparisons

Texas57 marketsTennessee14 marketsMissouri13 marketsLouisiana11 marketsMississippi8 marketsOklahoma8 markets

Disclaimer: Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your local planning department before operating a short-term rental.