Arkansas Zoning & Land Use Laws
Zoning regulations, ADU laws, short-term rental rules, and land use policies for Arkansas. Source-cited from state legislation and municipal codes.
Total Cities
501
Total Counties
75
ADU State Law
Yes · Verified September 2, 2026 · Source
Lot Split Law
No state law
Cottage Food Law
Yes
Cities With Data
2
Arkansas ADU Law
Arkansas has a statewide ADU law — Arkansas Act 313 of 2025 (HB1503) — codified at Ark. Code § 14-56-205, Accessory Dwelling Units — effective 2026-01-01. This law preempts local ordinances — cities and counties cannot impose restrictions stricter than the state standard. Key provisions include: Municipalities may not adopt a policy, regulation, or ordinance that restricts, prohibits, or otherwise regulates the use of at least one accessory dwelling unit by right on a lot or parcel that contains a single-family dwelling.; Municipalities may not require additional parking, or fees in lieu of additional parking, to accommodate an accessory dwelling unit.; Municipalities may not require an accessory dwelling unit to match the exterior design, roof pitch, or finishing materials of the single-family dwelling., and 5 more.
View full ArkansasADU law details →Cottage Food Law
Statewide cottage-food-law status for Arkansas has not been confirmed — see the official source for current requirements.
State Preemption Active
Arkansas state law preempts local zoning ordinances in several areas. Local governments cannot enact rules stricter than the state baseline.
Learn about Arkansaszoning preemption →Arkansas Cities with Zoning Data
Source: Arkansas Act 313 of 2025 (HB1503) — codified at Ark. Code § 14-56-205, Accessory Dwelling Units. Last verified April 5, 2026. View source