https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arkansas/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates across Arkansas markets. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:32 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arkansas/little-rock/ Little Rock published a report tracking total permitted STRs against the 500-unit citywide cap, showing the market approaching 400 units and prompting discussion about whether to raise, lower, or maintain the cap. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT arkansas-little-rock-2025-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arkansas/hot-springs/ Hot Springs published a report showing the current number of active residential zone STR conditional use permits against the 700-permit cap, finding the market at approximately 60% capacity with continued growth expected. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT arkansas-hot-springs-2024-10-01 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/little-rock/ The City launched an audit of STR-2 (non-owner-occupied) permit holders to verify continued compliance with 24/7 local contact requirements and the 29-consecutive-day limit, revoking permits with documented violations. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT arkansas-little-rock-2024-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arkansas/hot-springs/ Hot Springs clarified that the local property manager must be able to physically respond to the property within 60 minutes of a complaint, not merely be reachable by phone. Managers located outside the 60-minute radius were notified to arrange local coverage. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT arkansas-hot-springs-2024-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arkansas/little-rock/ Little Rock updated its STR permit application system to display real-time permit counts against the 500-unit cap, automatically placing applications on a waitlist once the cap is reached. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT arkansas-little-rock-2024-03-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arkansas/hot-springs/ Hot Springs streamlined its conditional use permit process for residential zone STRs, reducing review timelines and adding online submission for supporting documentation. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT arkansas-hot-springs-2024-02-01 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