Fountain Lake, AR Rent Control 2026
Fountain Lake has no local rent control. Know the rules before your next rent increase.
Fountain Lake does not have rent control. Arkansas does not impose a statewide rent cap. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with 30-day written notice. Retaliatory increases are prohibited.
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Key Takeaways — Fountain Lake Rent Control
- Key rule: Local Rules Apply
- Violation risk: owe back-rent to tenants
Rent Control in Fountain Lake
Fountain Lake landlords must follow Arkansas state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.
$943
median 2BR rent
Local Rules Apply
key requirement
Penalty Warning
Violate Arkansas rent control rules in Fountain Lake and you could owe back-rent to tenants. At Fountain Lake's median rent of $943/month, even a single violation adds up fast.
Fountain Lake Rental Market Context
Fountain Lake is the 265th-largest city in Arkansas (population 474). With a median 2-bedroom rent of $943/month, it falls in the premium range for Arkansas rental costs — 7% above the state median of $880/month.
How Fountain Lake Compares in County
Fountain Lake ranks #26 of 83 cities in County by population. Because rent control rules are often tied to rent amounts, costs vary across the county.
| City | Population | Median Rent | Rent Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs | 37,994 | $922/mo | No local cap |
| Helena-West Helena | 8,670 | $922/mo | No local cap |
| Shannon Hills | 4,685 | $922/mo | No local cap |
| Southside | 4,271 | $922/mo | No local cap |
| Haskell | 4,138 | $922/mo | No local cap |
| McGehee | 3,555 | $922/mo | No local cap |
| Little Flock | 3,037 | $922/mo | No local cap |
| DeWitt | 2,893 | $922/mo | No local cap |
| Highfill | 2,417 | $922/mo | No local cap |
| Holiday Island | 2,415 | $922/mo | No local cap |
| McCrory | 1,499 | $922/mo | No local cap |
| Oak Grove Heights | 1,149 | $922/mo | No local cap |
| Highland | 1,041 | $922/mo | No local cap |
| Kibler | 1,034 | $922/mo | No local cap |
| Greers Ferry | 842 | $922/mo | No local cap |
Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for County, Arkansas. All cities follow Arkansas state law unless a local ordinance applies.
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Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for State Average.
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