https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arkansas/eureka-springs/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Eureka Springs, AR. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arkansas/eureka-springs/ Eureka Springs initiated a review of STR activity in primarily residential neighborhoods following concerns from some long-term residents about commercial activity converting the neighborhood character. No major restrictions have resulted from the review as of 2025. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT arkansas-eureka-springs-2024-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arkansas/eureka-springs/ Eureka Springs requires all vacation rental operators to obtain a city business license and STR permit. The permit requires a safety inspection (smoke detectors, fire extinguishers), a local contact designation, and registration for applicable state and county tax collection. Annual renewal is required. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT arkansas-eureka-springs-2023-03-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arkansas/eureka-springs/ Arkansas imposes gross receipts tax (sales tax) on short-term rental income. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit Arkansas state tax on behalf of hosts through the state's marketplace facilitator rules. Operators using direct booking must register with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT arkansas-eureka-springs-2023-01-01