Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Montgomery County, AR

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Montgomery County, AR because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No municipal or county STR ordinance, permit, or licensing guidance was found on official Montgomery County or Mount Ida government pages; statewide tax law applies—operators must collect a one percent (1%) short‑term rental tax and applicable state/local sales/tourism taxes per 26 CAR § 30‑1404; register with the Arkansas DFA revenue office for tax remittance. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No municipal or county STR ordinance, permit, or licensing guidance was found on official Montgomery County or Mount Ida government pages; statewide tax law applies—operators must collect a one percent (1%) short‑term rental tax and applicable state/local sales/tourism taxes per 26 CAR § 30‑1404; register with the Arkansas DFA revenue office for tax remittance.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Montgomery County, AR for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.