Little Rock Housing Update: Zoning Moves, ETJ Moratorium Nears End, Rents at $1,174
Little Rock, AR – March 7, 2026 – Zoning cases advance, the ETJ moratorium nears expiration, and average rents hold near $1,174.
Planning activity is picking up in Little Rock, AR as multiple zoning items moved through recent public meetings and a county development pause approaches its scheduled end.
Top takeaways
- Board agendas in February and March included new planned developments and street right-of-way actions.
- Pulaski County’s temporary moratorium in former ETJ areas is set to expire in mid-March 2026 unless extended.
- Average rent sits around $1,174, signaling steady rental demand.
Recent zoning and development actions
The March 3 Board of Directors agenda included a planned commercial development at John Barrow Road and West 40th Street and additional zoning map amendments. On February 17, the Board set a public hearing for a proposed planned residential development on Rock Street and considered right-of-way changes near John Barrow Road.
At the county level, Pulaski County’s six-month moratorium on certain development activity in former extraterritorial jurisdiction areas began August 13, 2025 and is scheduled to expire in the second week of March 2026, barring an extension. The change follows a state law shift that removed city zoning authority in those areas.
Rental snapshot
Zillow data shows the average rent in Little Rock at $1,174 as of late January 2026. While neighborhood-level trends vary, the figure suggests continued demand for single-family rentals and small multifamily units, particularly near employment centers and major corridors.
What this means for buyers and sellers
Active zoning cases and planned developments point to incremental infill and corridor growth rather than large-scale expansion. Buyers may see more options tied to planned developments in coming months, while sellers in established neighborhoods continue to benefit from steady rental interest.
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