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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Carroll County, AR

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Municipal zoning regulates lodging-type short-term lodging: Berryville defines 'Bed & Breakfast Facility' as a limited commercial activity with the operator living on the premises or adjacent premises and lists hotels/bed & breakfasts among permitted uses in certain commercial/residential-office districts; conditional use permits are required where zoning lists conditional uses. Eureka Springs Ordinance No. 2364 prohibits bed & breakfasts in R-1, R-2 and R-3 residential zones and requires owner-occupancy on transfer of certain LNC/CUP properties.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Submit conditional-use/rezoning application to the Mayor’s Office/Building Official, including required documentation and filing fee per the city fee schedule; 2) Application is reviewed by Planning Commission with a public hearing (notice published and mailed to adjacent owners) and then forwarded to City Council for approval; 3) If approved, comply with any conditions, obtain required business license/certificate of occupancy as required by the municipality.

Official Resources

Official Carroll County STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Carroll County, AR?
Municipal zoning regulates lodging-type short-term lodging: Berryville defines 'Bed & Breakfast Facility' as a limited commercial activity with the operator living on the premises or adjacent premises and lists hotels/bed & breakfasts among permitted uses in certain commercial/residential-office districts; conditional use permits are required where zoning lists conditional uses. Eureka Springs Ordinance No. 2364 prohibits bed & breakfasts in R-1, R-2 and R-3 residential zones and requires owner-occupancy on transfer of certain LNC/CUP properties.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Carroll County?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Carroll County. 1) Submit conditional-use/rezoning application to the Mayor’s Office/Building Official, including required documentation and filing fee per the city fee schedule; 2) Application is reviewed by Planning Commission with a public hearing (notice published and mailed to adjacent owners) and then forwarded to City Council for approval; 3) If approved, comply with any conditions, obtain required business license/certificate of occupancy as required by the municipality.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Carroll County?
1) Submit conditional-use/rezoning application to the Mayor’s Office/Building Official, including required documentation and filing fee per the city fee schedule; 2) Application is reviewed by Planning Commission with a public hearing (notice published and mailed to adjacent owners) and then forwarded to City Council for approval; 3) If approved, comply with any conditions, obtain required business license/certificate of occupancy as required by the municipality.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction