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Bella Vista short-term rental rules (2026)

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

Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 30 nights

Allowed, with material limits.

Permit cap of 600 non-owner-occupied STRs remains after July 27, 2026 council vote rejecting a cap increase to 687; cap is near or at capacity so new permits may not be available; owner-occupied units are uncapped…

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
Tax on stays
13.5%
total, on our records
Night cap
None

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ALLOWEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Stays of 30 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 Bella Vista rules

14 rules on record for Bella Vista, 4 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: City of Bella Vista Planning & Development - Planning (bellavistaar.gov, official), checked 6 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Bella Vista?

Yes, with material limits. Permit cap of 600 non-owner-occupied STRs remains after July 27, 2026 council vote rejecting a cap increase to 687; cap is near or at capacity so new permits may not be available; owner-occupied units are uncapped…

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Bella Vista?

Yes, a license or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Bella Vista?

13.5% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Bella Vista?

No night cap is on record.

Can I rent for longer stays in Bella Vista?

Stays of 30 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 Bella Vista rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Bella Vista on 6 Nov 2026.

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