Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Hot Springs National Park, AR

STRs are permitted but restricted: short-term residential rentals must obtain an annual STR business license; within residential zoning districts (RR, RS, RN-1 through RN-6) licenses are subject to a residential-zone cap (400 licenses beginning Jan. 1, 2023; non-residential zones are exempt from the cap). Occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom plus two; maximum non-overnight visitors limited to overnight max plus 50%. Local on-call contact required (24/7, on-site within 60 minutes). STRs must comply with city noise and solid-waste codes and must post specified information and a city placard showing maximum occupancy.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Hot Springs National Park. 1) Complete and submit the City STR Business License application (online portal / City Business License Application) with required attachments (owner contact info, local contact, floor plan labeling rooms and parking, City Certificate of Occupancy). 2) If in residential zoning (RR, RS, RN-1–RN-6) obtain an approved Special Use Permit (new residential-site licensees) and pass a city-issued inspection / Certificate of Occupancy; pay required annual fees (fee stated as $50 per bed in application guidance). 3) Licenses are annual (calendar year) and must be renewed each year; amendments/updates must be filed within 30 days of changes.

1) Complete and submit the City STR Business License application (online portal / City Business License Application) with required attachments (owner contact info, local contact, floor plan labeling rooms and parking, City Certificate of Occupancy). 2) If in residential zoning (RR, RS, RN-1–RN-6) obtain an approved Special Use Permit (new residential-site licensees) and pass a city-issued inspection / Certificate of Occupancy; pay required annual fees (fee stated as $50 per bed in application guidance). 3) Licenses are annual (calendar year) and must be renewed each year; amendments/updates must be filed within 30 days of changes.