Arkansas Short-Term Rental Laws by City (2026)
Short-term rental rules in Arkansas are set city by city — a property that is legal to rent nightly in one town can be prohibited a few miles away. The table below covers 1 Arkansas city (1 human-verified against official sources), with each city's legal status, permit cost, and last-verified date.
Statewide short-term rental rules in Arkansas
Arkansas has no statewide short-term rental license, registration, or permit, and no enacted law preempting local STR regulation — cities and counties retain full authority to permit, cap, or restrict STRs (preemption bills SB197 in 2023 and HB1445/HB1790 in 2025 all failed). At the state level, STR stays of less than 30 days are subject to the 6.5% Arkansas gross receipts (sales) tax plus a 2% state tourism tax, and since October 1, 2019 (Act 822 of 2019) 'accommodations intermediaries' like Airbnb and Vrbo must collect and remit these taxes on the bookings they facilitate. Hosts who take direct bookings must register with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration for a sales tax permit. City and county rules apply on top of state law — check your local market's page.
| City | Status | Permit fee | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs | Restricted | $200 | July 12, 2026 |
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This page is informational only and is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Regulations change frequently — verify current requirements with each jurisdiction before operating. HOA and condo rules may prohibit short-term rentals regardless of city law.