Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Benton County, AR

Yes — Airbnb and other short-term rentals are allowed in Benton County, AR. Short-term rentals are defined as the rental of single-family or individual multifamily dwellings for overnight or vacation lodging. They are exempt from site plan review if they do not exceed a density of one dwelling unit per acre or more than three dwelling units per parcel; bed-and-breakfasts (2-5 units) are owner-occupied and may require review. "Airbnb" is a brand name; the rules on this page apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.). See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals are defined as the rental of single-family or individual multifamily dwellings for overnight or vacation lodging. They are exempt from site plan review if they do not exceed a density of one dwelling unit per acre or more than three dwelling units per parcel; bed-and-breakfasts (2-5 units) are owner-occupied and may require review.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Benton County.

Yes. Vrbo operates under the same short-term rental rules as Airbnb in Benton County, AR, since regulations apply to the rental activity rather than the booking platform, and no permit is currently required. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Benton County are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Benton County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.