Washington County, AR Short-Term Rentals: Taxes & Fees (2026)
Key Facts
- State sales tax
- 6.5%
- State tourism tax
- 2% (§ 26-63-401)
- Fayetteville HMR
- 2% (1% A&P, 1% parks)
- Platforms
- Collect state and HMR tax
Summary
A short-term stay in Washington County owes Arkansas's 6.5% state sales tax, a 2% state tourism tax, and local sales taxes, plus a city advertising-and-promotion or hotel tax. Fayetteville adds a 2% HMR tax.
levy a tax not to exceed three percent (3%) upon the gross receipts or gross proceeds ... renting, leasing, or otherwise furnishing hotel, motel, house, cabin, bed and breakfast, campground, condominium, or other similar rental accommodations
Full Breakdown
Rentals under 30 days in Washington County carry Arkansas's 6.5% state sales tax, the 2% state tourism tax under Ark. Code 26-63-401, and Washington County and city sales taxes on top. Cities may also levy an advertising-and-promotion tax under Ark. Code 26-75-602: Fayetteville charges a 2% hotel-motel-restaurant tax, split one percent to advertising and promotion and one percent to city parks, while Springdale levies its own lodging tax, pushing combined rates near 11 to 12%. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit the state taxes and Fayetteville's HMR tax under voluntary agreements; direct-booking hosts must register and file themselves.
Violations & Fines
Failing to collect or remit lodging taxes brings back taxes plus penalties and interest from the Arkansas DFA and the city. Direct-booking hosts must register and file returns themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What taxes apply to my Washington County rental?
Does Airbnb collect the tax for me?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Washington County
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