Fayetteville, AR local landlord rules
State law also applies. See Arkansas landlord-tenant law and the Arkansas landlord FAQ. State rules: Security deposit limit · Deposit return deadline · Notice to enter · Late fees · Eviction notice (nonpayment) · Rent increase notice.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Short-term rentals (Airbnb) | Yes, with zoning standards. Type 2 short-term rentals are allowed where hotels/motels are permitted by right, and elsewhere in non-residential and mixed-use districts they count toward a citywide density cap. Occupancy is capped at two people per bedroom, and special events such as weddings and parties aren't allowed. Any permanent dwelling, including an accessory dwelling unit, may be used, but not RVs or trailers. Exceptions, other than going over the citywide density cap, need a Planning Commission conditional use permit. Every short-term rental must comply with City Code § 118.01 and get a business license before operating. |
Details & sources
Short-term rentals (Airbnb)
Yes, with zoning standards. Type 2 short-term rentals are allowed where hotels/motels are permitted by right, and elsewhere in non-residential and mixed-use districts they count toward a citywide density cap. Occupancy is capped at two people per bedroom, and special events such as weddings and parties aren't allowed. Any permanent dwelling, including an accessory dwelling unit, may be used, but not RVs or trailers. Exceptions, other than going over the citywide density cap, need a Planning Commission conditional use permit. Every short-term rental must comply with City Code § 118.01 and get a business license before operating.
Verified Source: Fayetteville UDC § 164.26 (Ord. No. 6945, 12-16-2025) (Browser transcription) · last checked 2026-10-16
Back to quick facts ↑Research coverage
0 of 13 topics checked at the local level (state law is covered on the state page). A topic counts as checked only when every subtopic in it is checked or no additional requirement was found after a recorded full read. How coverage works.
| Topic | Status | Subtopics done |
|---|---|---|
| Deposits | Not researched | 0 of 2 |
| Deposit return deadlines | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Rent increases and rent control | Not researched | 0 of 1 |
| Late fees | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Landlord entry | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Repairs and habitability | Not researched | 0 of 1 |
| Screening and application fees | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Fair housing and assistance animals | Not researched | 0 of 1 |
| Disclosures | Not researched | 0 of 2 |
| Renewal and termination | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Eviction | Not researched | 0 of 3 |
| Registration and licensing | Not researched | 0 of 3 |
| Short-term rentals | Partially researched | 1 of 2 |
Also applies statewide
Arkansas rules that also apply in Fayetteville:
- Security deposit limit
- No more than 2 months' periodic rent. The deposit subchapter does not apply to individual owners (with family and their entities) who own 5 or fewer units, unless a third party manages the units for a fee. Verified Source: Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-16-304, 18-16-303 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Arkansas security deposit limit page
- Deposit return deadline
- Within 60 days after the tenancy ends, the deposit must be returned, less unpaid rent and damages itemized in a written notice; mailing by first class mail to the last known address complies. Does not apply to individual owners of 5 or fewer units unless a third party manages them for a fee. Verified Source: Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-16-305, 18-16-303 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Arkansas deposit return deadline page
- Notice to enter
- The tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent for the landlord to enter to inspect, repair, provide services, investigate lease violations or criminal activity, or show the unit. Ch. 18-17 sets no specific advance-notice period for entry. Verified Source: A.C.A. § 18-17-602(a) · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Arkansas notice to enter page
- Late fees
- Ch. 18-17 sets no cap on late fees. Late charges are treated as part of 'rent'. If rent is not paid within 5 days of the due date, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement. Verified Source: A.C.A. §§ 18-17-301(10), 18-17-701(b) · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Arkansas late fees page
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