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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Mountain View, AR

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Stone County’s ordinance defines 'vacation rental' (rentals 1–28 days) and requires a vacation rental permit for any unit rented for 28 consecutive calendar days or less. Key constraints: occupancy limited to 2 persons per bedroom plus 4 additional persons; vehicle parking limited to designated on-site spaces; property must post permit, 24-hour local contact info, trash pickup rules, and 9-1-1 address signage; onsite wastewater inspection report required; evidence of transient occupancy tax remittance required.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) File the Stone County vacation rental permit application with the Stone County Health Department before using the property as a vacation rental, providing owner contact, local managing agent contact, diagram/photo of on-site parking, evidence of transient occupancy tax remittance, acknowledgment of regulations, and a licensed onsite wastewater inspection report; 2) Pay $150 with the application (and $150 renewable annual fee); 3) The regulatory authority will inspect the property prior to approval; permits expire June 30 following issuance.

Official Resources

Official Mountain View STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Mountain View, AR?
Stone County’s ordinance defines 'vacation rental' (rentals 1–28 days) and requires a vacation rental permit for any unit rented for 28 consecutive calendar days or less. Key constraints: occupancy limited to 2 persons per bedroom plus 4 additional persons; vehicle parking limited to designated on-site spaces; property must post permit, 24-hour local contact info, trash pickup rules, and 9-1-1 address signage; onsite wastewater inspection report required; evidence of transient occupancy tax remittance required.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Mountain View?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Mountain View. 1) File the Stone County vacation rental permit application with the Stone County Health Department before using the property as a vacation rental, providing owner contact, local managing agent contact, diagram/photo of on-site parking, evidence of transient occupancy tax remittance, acknowledgment of regulations, and a licensed onsite wastewater inspection report; 2) Pay $150 with the application (and $150 renewable annual fee); 3) The regulatory authority will inspect the property prior to approval; permits expire June 30 following issuance.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Mountain View?
1) File the Stone County vacation rental permit application with the Stone County Health Department before using the property as a vacation rental, providing owner contact, local managing agent contact, diagram/photo of on-site parking, evidence of transient occupancy tax remittance, acknowledgment of regulations, and a licensed onsite wastewater inspection report; 2) Pay $150 with the application (and $150 renewable annual fee); 3) The regulatory authority will inspect the property prior to approval; permits expire June 30 following issuance.
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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