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Fayetteville regulates short-term rentals through a mandatory business license system that distinguishes between owner-occupied (Type 1) and non-owner occupied (Type 2) units, with a strict citywide cap on the latter.
Fayetteville requires all short-term rental hosts to obtain a specific business license and pass a life-safety fire inspection. If you do not live on-site for at least nine months a year (Type 2), you are subject to a citywide limit of 475 total permits and may need a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) depending on your zoning. Currently, the cap for non-owner occupied units has been reached, and new applicants are placed on a waitlist.
Step-by-step guide for Fayetteville
Identify if the property is Type 1 (owner-occupied) or Type 2 (non-owner occupied). Check the city zoning map to see if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for Type 2 properties in residential districts.
Submit the HMR/SB Tax Registration Form to the Accounting Division to ensure your business is set up for city tax collection.
Apply online through the City of Fayetteville Civic Access portal. For Type 2 units, check if space is available under the 475 unit cap; if full, apply to join the waitlist.
Once the application is reviewed, schedule an inspection with Building Safety to verify smoke alarms, CO detectors, and fire extinguishers meet code.
Conspicuously post the issued business license inside the unit and include the license number in all digital advertisements/listings.
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 Details may be outdated or incomplete.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 city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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