Short-term rentals in Arkansas local government
What Arkansas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about short-term rentals — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
32 Arkansas meetings since 2024 covered short-term rentals. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Arkansas with the most short-term rentals activity
- Washington County, AR (26)
- Bella Vista, AR (6)
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Planning Commission considers 200-foot separation rule for short-term rentals
The Bella Vista Planning Commission will consider a zoning ordinance amendment requiring a 200-foot separation between short-term rentals in all residential zones. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of previous minutes, and announcements of upcoming city meetings. No other specific…
Fayetteville Technical Plat Review to consider 18 items including rezoning, plats, and a short-term rental permit
The Fayetteville Technical Plat Review Committee will meet on August 19, 2026, to review 18 items, including lot splits, preliminary plats, rezoning requests, a conditional use permit for a short-term rental, and a right-of-way vacation. Several items were previously tabled and will be reconsidered. The committee will…
City Council considers increasing short-term rental permit limit to 687
The City Council will discuss increasing the maximum number of short-term rental permits and a zoning code change regarding rental density. The body will also consider a three-year extension to the solid waste contract with Republic Services of Bella Vista.
City Council considers short-term rental permit increases and zoning changes
The City Council will discuss expanding the number of short-term rental permits and updating regulations for their transfer and density. The body is also reviewing a solid waste contract extension and proposed penalties for tree removal violations.
Council to vote on condemning property for radio tower
The Bella Vista City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a second reading to increase the short-term rental permit cap from 600 to 687, and a resolution authorizing legal proceedings to condemn property for a public safety radio tower project with a $67,000 settlement. Council will also…
Council considers increasing short-term rental permit limit to 687
The City Council will discuss short-term rental density and consider an ordinance to increase the maximum number of rental permits. The body is also reviewing contracts for police vehicles and a settlement for a public safety radio tower project.
Council to reallocate $72,400 in the 2026 budget for delayed 2025 capital projects
The Bella Vista City Council will vote on a resolution to amend the 2026 budget by $72,400 to fund delayed 2025 capital projects. The council will also consider a lease contract with Stronghold Data, LLC for up to $62,045.13 over three years to provide Dell computers and related equipment. Several ordinances will be…
Planning Commission to consider 150,000 sq ft junior high school and multiple rezonings
The Fayetteville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a large-scale development for a new junior high school, several rezonings, conditional use permits for short-term rentals, and other items. They will also vote on minutes, variances, and a slate of officers for the commission.
Planning Commission to review 150,000 sq ft junior high school and multiple rezonings
The Fayetteville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a large-scale development for a new junior high school, several rezonings, conditional use permits for short-term rentals, and other items. The agenda includes both new business and unfinished business, with most items requiring a vote.
Fayetteville Technical Plat Review to consider 20 items including 74-lot subdivision
The Fayetteville Technical Plat Review Committee will review 20 items, including preliminary plats, site improvement plans, lot splits, property line adjustments, conditional use permits, and one rezoning. Several items were tabled from previous meetings, including a 74-lot residential subdivision and a 16-unit…
Committee to discuss STR ordinance, 475 cap, and elect new chair
The Ordinance Review Committee will meet to elect a new chairperson for 2026 and discuss the short-term rental (STR) ordinance, including the committee's intentions and the interpretation of the 475-unit cap. The agenda includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings. No unfinished business is listed.
Council to decide on short-term rental ordinance and two rezoning requests
The Fayetteville City Council will vote on several items, including a short-term rental ordinance that was previously approved but lacked an emergency clause, and two rezoning requests that were tabled from earlier meetings. The council will also consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and budget…
Fayetteville City Council to consider wastewater contract and sewer projects
The City Council will vote on various municipal contracts, budget adjustments, and several rezoning requests. Key items include a multi-million dollar wastewater treatment agreement and a new short-term rental ordinance.
Fayetteville City Council to consider wastewater contract and sewer project
The City Council will discuss various municipal contracts, budget adjustments, and several rezoning petitions. Key items include a multi-million dollar wastewater services amendment and a construction contract for sewer improvements.
Fayetteville City Council to vote on short-term rental ordinance and rezoning
The Fayetteville City Council will consider a new ordinance to legalize and regulate short-term rentals, replacing several prior ordinances. The council will also vote on a rezoning of 26.7 acres near North Marks Mill Lane, approve multiple equipment purchases and contracts, and discuss the monthly financial report…
Council to consider new short-term rental ordinance and multiple equipment purchases
The Fayetteville City Council will vote on a consent agenda with several equipment purchases and franchise agreements, and will hold first or second readings on rezoning, easement vacations, and a new short-term rental ordinance. The meeting also includes reports on sales tax and housing, and a presentation on energy.
Committee reviews short-term rental density rules in 250-500 ft radius
The Ordinance Review Committee will hold a second work session to discuss potential amendments to Short-term Rental Code regulations, focusing on regulating the density of Type 2 short-term rentals within a 250 to 500-foot radius. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed.
Committee to discuss short-term rental code amendments and sunset clause
The Ordinance Review Committee will hold a work session to discuss potential amendments to the Short-term Rental Code regulations and its Sunset Clause. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is otherwise procedural.
Council to vote on waste hauling contracts, $2.5M recycling trucks, and rezoning 180-acre park land
The Fayetteville City Council will meet to decide on solid waste hauling contracts, budget adjustments for grants, utility easements, and bond counsel services. They will also vote on unfinished business including a renters' committee ordinance and a $70,000 HUD grant match, and new items like a firefighter bill of…
Fayetteville Planning Commission to review rezonings, conditional uses, and tree rules
The Washington County Planning Commission will discuss and consider multiple land use requests on July 24, 2025. Items on the agenda include conditional use permits for outdoor music at the Washington County Fairgrounds and a short-term rental on W. Valley Dr., rezonings for park properties and residential land, and…
Planning Commission to hear 28-unit duplex development and several conditional use permits
The Fayetteville Planning Commission will consider a large-scale 28-unit duplex development at 1919 S. Ashwood Ave., two variances, a rezoning, and several conditional use permits. Several items have been withdrawn or tabled due to lack of public notification. The meeting also includes approval of the June 9, 2025…
Council to consider stormwater utility staffing, credit card fee, and two rezonings
The Fayetteville City Council will vote on several items, including creating a stormwater utility with nine new positions, repealing prior ordinances to allow a 3.5% credit/debit card fee, and two residential rezonings. They will also consider appeals and multiple consent agenda items for contracts and grants.
Planning Commission reviews zoning changes, variances, and short-term rental permits
The Washington County, AR Planning Commission will decide on rezonings, variances, and conditional use permits for residential and commercial properties in Fayetteville. Items include short-term rental requests, cluster housing developments, and flood damage prevention variances. Two withdrawn items lacked public…
Planning Commission to decide on short-term rentals, rezonings, and variances
The Washington County, AR Planning Commission will review multiple zoning cases including short-term rental permits, rezoning requests, and development variances at its March 6, 2025 meeting. The body will also consider approval of February 24 meeting minutes and administrative items.
Planning Commission to decide on rezonings, plats, and short-term rental permits
The Fayetteville Planning Commission will review and vote on several rezoning requests, plats, variances, and conditional use permits at this meeting. Items include rezoning properties for higher-density housing, approving preliminary plats for new residential developments, and deciding on short-term rental permits…
Council to vote on water/sewer fee hikes and new positions
The Fayetteville City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including increases to water and sewer tap connection fees, fee changes from a user fee study, and the addition of seven new full-time positions in public works and development services. They will also vote on rezoning and planned zoning…
Planning Commission to consider 185-unit development on W. Dickson St
The Planning Commission will review several land-use requests, including large-scale developments and conditional use permits. The body is deciding on variances for streamside protection and design standards, as well as requests for short-term rentals.
Planning Commission to decide on 10 development cases including variances and permits
The Washington County, AR Planning Commission will review and vote on ten development-related items, including administrative modifications, variances, large-scale developments, and conditional use permits. The meeting will also include approval of previously reviewed minutes and administrative lot splits.
Planning Commission to review 81-lot plat, gas station CUP, and more
The Fayetteville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several development items, including a concurrent plat for 81 residential lots, a conditional use permit for a gas station that was tabled earlier, and a rezoning request. The agenda also includes other plats, a right-of-way vacation, and…
Council to consider $25M federal grant for safe streets program
The Fayetteville City Council will consider accepting a $25 million federal grant for the Safe Streets and Roads for All program, along with several other resolutions and ordinances. The agenda includes consent items, unfinished business such as the 2025 budget and a rezoning, and new business including stormwater…
Planning Commission to review multiple rezoning and residential development requests
The Planning Commission will consider several rezoning requests and conditional use permits. The meeting includes reviews for new residential lots, a short-term rental, and a wireless communications facility.
Planning Commission to vote on Duncan Avenue multi-family extension and Hyatt Studio variance
The Fayetteville Planning Commission will decide on an administrative extension for a 3.16-acre multi-family development on S. Duncan Ave and a variance for the Hyatt Studio Hotel site on N. Futrall Dr. The body will also consider new large-scale developments, conditional use permits for childcare, storage, duplexes…