Bill > HB1790

This bill amends Arkansas law to establish comprehensive regulations for short-term rentals (properties rented for 30 days or less) at the local government level. The legislation prevents local governments from effectively prohibiting or imposing jurisdiction-wide bans or numerical limits on short-term rentals. However, local governments can issue permits for short-term rentals with specific requirements, including collecting permit fees, gathering owner and property manager information, posting safety guidelines, and collecting applicable taxes. Local governments can revoke permits for up to 12 months after three ordinance violations or 24 months following a felony committed at the rental property. The bill mandates that short-term rentals be classified as residential land use, subject to residential zoning requirements, and allows them in commercial zones. Importantly, the law does not override existing homeowners' association agreements, deed restrictions, or covenants, and it preserves citizens' constitutional initiative powers to enact local regulations. The bill also prohibits local governments from regulating short-term rental marketplaces (online platforms facilitating rental bookings) and allows enforcement of standard health and safety codes, including fire, building, plumbing, sanitation, and electrical codes.

Government Affairs

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1790&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R