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Rogers

Permissive
ArkansasUpdated Apr 18, 2026
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Summary

Plain-english overview

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%.

Restriction level

Severity 0
Classification
Permissive
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Severity

Why this classification

  • Permit required
  • Reporting required
  • Safety standards required
  • No night cap
  • No primary residence requirement
  • Low permit fee

In plain English

What this means for you

To operate a short-term rental in Rogers, you must register your property through the city's online portal and obtain a business license. This process includes a life-safety inspection by the Fire Department and a zoning review. Additionally, hosts are responsible for collecting and remitting local A&P (lodging) taxes in addition to state and local sales taxes.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredYes
Night limitNone
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rate0.1%
Permit fee$50
Processing time2-4 weeks

4 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1A local contact must be available 24/7 and reside within a 50-mile radius.
  2. 2The total tax rate of 14.5% is significantly higher than the standard state sales tax.
  3. 3Smoke detectors must be dual-sensored (photo-electric and ionization).
  4. 4Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained before any furniture or guests are moved into a new business location.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility4 rules
  • Rogers does NOT require the property to be a primary residence. Investment properties are allowed.
  • Rogers: Your HOA can prohibit short-term rentals even if the city allows them. Check your CC&Rs before applying.
  • Rogers allows STRs in the following property types: Single Family, Duplex, Condominium, Townhouse.
  • Rogers: You can have a co-host or property manager help manage your listing.
Requirements11 rules
  • Common mistakes and gotchas for STR hosts in Rogers: 1. A local contact must be available 24/7 and reside within a 50-mile radius. 2. The total tax rate of 14.5% is significantly higher than the standard state sales tax. 3. Smoke detectors must be dual-sensored (photo-electric and ionization). 4. Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained before any furniture or guests are moved into a new business location.
Application process10 rules
  • Step-by-step guide to get an STR permit in Rogers: Step 1: Register with State - Apply for an Arkansas State Sales and Use Tax Permit through the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). Documents needed: SSN or EIN, Property Details. Estimated time: 1-2 weeks. Cost: 50. More info: https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/ Step 2: Apply for Business License - Submit a Business License application for 'Short-Term Rental' through the Rogers Online Permitting Portal (Cityworks). Documents needed: State Sales Tax Permit, Photo ID, Property Owner Affidavit. Estimated time: 1 week. Cost: 50. More info: https://www.rogersar.gov/1179/Online-Permitting-Portal Step 3: Pay CO Fee & Schedule Inspection - Once the zoning review is approved, pay the $25 Certificate of Occupancy (CO) fee and schedule a life-safety inspection with the Fire Department. Estimated time: 1 week. Cost: 25. More info: https://www.rogersar.gov/1179/Online-Permitting-Portal Step 4: Pass Inspection & Finalize License - Pass the physical life-safety inspection (checking smoke alarms, extinguishers, and exits) to receive your final Business License and CO. Documents needed: Safety Equipment Checklist. Estimated time: 1 day. Step 5: Register for A&P Taxes - Register with the Rogers Advertising & Promotion Commission to collect and remit the 3% local lodging tax monthly. Documents needed: Business License Copy. Estimated time: 1 week. More info: https://destinationrogers.com/about/ap-commission/
Fees & costs1 rule
  • Rogers charges a registration fee of $50 (annual). Extended/additional fee: $25 (A $25 fee is required for the Certificate of Occupancy inspection).
Taxes3 rules
  • Rogers: The total tax rate of 14.5% is significantly higher than the standard state sales tax.
  • Arkansas has a state sales tax of 0.085% that applies to STR rentals.
Limits & restrictions4 rules
  • Rogers occupancy calculation: 2 per bedroom + 2, up to a maximum of 12. Count your bedrooms to determine your max guest limit.
  • Rogers enforces quiet hours: 10pm-7am.
  • Rogers limits stays to a maximum of 29 nights.
  • Rogers limits STRs to a maximum of 12 guests. Formula: 2 per bedroom + 2, up to a maximum of 12
Safety requirements2 rules
  • Rogers: Smoke detectors must be dual-sensored (photo-electric and ionization).
Penalties3 rules
  • Rogers: Serious or repeated STR violations can result in criminal charges, not just fines.
  • Rogers: Repeated violations can result in permanent permit revocation. You would lose the ability to operate any STR.
Exemptions2 rules
  • Rogers exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days), extended stays.
  • Rogers: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).

How to get permitted

Step-by-step guide for Rogers

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Step 1

Register with State

Apply for an Arkansas State Sales and Use Tax Permit through the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA).

1-2 weeks$50
Documents needed
  • SSN or EIN
  • Property Details
Official resource
Step 2

Apply for Business License

Submit a Business License application for 'Short-Term Rental' through the Rogers Online Permitting Portal (Cityworks).

1 week$50
Documents needed
  • State Sales Tax Permit
  • Photo ID
  • Property Owner Affidavit
Official resource
Step 3

Pay CO Fee & Schedule Inspection

Once the zoning review is approved, pay the $25 Certificate of Occupancy (CO) fee and schedule a life-safety inspection with the Fire Department.

1 week$25
Official resource
Step 4

Pass Inspection & Finalize License

Pass the physical life-safety inspection (checking smoke alarms, extinguishers, and exits) to receive your final Business License and CO.

1 dayFree
Documents needed
  • Safety Equipment Checklist
Step 5

Register for A&P Taxes

Register with the Rogers Advertising & Promotion Commission to collect and remit the 3% local lodging tax monthly.

1 weekFree
Documents needed
  • Business License Copy
Official resource

Frequently asked questions

4 answered

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 city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.

Researched & verified by Learn STR at GoStudioM

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