Fayetteville, Arkansas

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Washington County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 2%Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
2%Tax Rate
100 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual (expires October 31 each year)
Permit Cap475 permits
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance CapMax 475 Type 2 city-wide; max 4% of detached single-family units within 500 feet; max 10% of units in multi-family complex
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT2%

Zoning Restrictions

  • Type 2 STRs in residential zoning districts require a conditional use permit (CUP); not required in non-residential or mixed-use districts

Official Sources

fayetteville-ar.gov/3801/Short-Term-Rentals
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Fayetteville, Arkansas are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit. The home must be the host's primary residence. A lodging/occupancy tax of 2% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Fayetteville, Arkansas?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The home must be the host's primary residence.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Fayetteville?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Fayetteville?

Short-term rentals in Fayetteville are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 2%.

Where do these Fayetteville short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Fayetteville's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Fayetteville, Washington County, or Arkansas authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.