Hot Springs, Arkansas

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Garland County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual (calendar year)
Permit Cap400 permits
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNo

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap400 licenses in residential zones
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Residential zone (R-Zone) cap of 400 licenses is met — no new licenses available in R-zones; non-residential zones still accepting applications

Official Sources

hotspringsar.gov/1265/Short-term-Rental-Information
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Hot Springs, Arkansas

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Hot Springs, Arkansas are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Hot Springs, Arkansas?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Hot Springs?

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

Where do these Hot Springs short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Hot Springs'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 Hot Springs, Garland County, or Arkansas authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.