AR HB1790

Local governments in Arkansas are prohibited from effectively banning short-term rentals, imposing jurisdiction-wide bans, or setting numerical caps on the number of short-term rental properties

Local governments may require operating permits with fees, owner/agent identification, property addresses, contact information, safety postings, and tax collection compliance

Permits can be revoked for 12 months after three local ordinance violations within a year, or for 24 months following a state or federal felony committed at the property by the owner, permit holder, or occupant

Short-term rentals must be classified as residential for zoning purposes and remain subject to residential zone requirements, though they may be permitted in commercial zones

Local governments retain authority to enforce health and safety codes (fire, building, plumbing, sanitation, electrical), but cannot regulate short-term rental marketplace platforms like Airbnb or VRBO