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Hot Springs short-term rental rules (2026)

Arkansas · United States
Restricted
These rules apply inside Hot Springs city limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
Rules last checked  ·  Region: US

Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 31 nights

Allowed, with material limits. New licenses are limited: the cap is full.

400-license residential cap full since January 1, 2023, with no waitlist.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

License
Required
Primary residence
Not required
Tax on stays
14.5%
total, on our records
Night cap
None

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ALLOWEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Stays of 31 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals.

Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Not legal advice. The legal framework, notes and sources are in the full report.

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The full Hot Springs rules

17 rules on record for Hot Springs, 16 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: City of Hot Springs Planning & Development Department (hotspringsar.gov, official), checked 5 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Hot Springs?

Yes, with material limits. 400-license residential cap full since January 1, 2023, with no waitlist.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Hot Springs?

Yes, a license or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Hot Springs?

14.5% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Hot Springs?

No night cap is on record.

Can I rent for longer stays in Hot Springs?

Stays of 31 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

When were the Hot Springs rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Hot Springs on 5 Nov 2026.

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