Comprehensive Self Storage Resources for Arkansas

Discover essential resources tailored for self-storage owners and operators in Arkansas.

From local Arkansas laws and regulations to association connections and industry updates, this page is your go-to hub for reliable, up-to-date information to help you thrive in the self-storage business.

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Arkansas Self Storage Association

The Arkansas Self Storage Association (ARSSA) is a trusted organization supporting storage facility owners and operators throughout Arkansas.

By fostering collaboration among facility owners, operators, and vendors, ARSSA promotes best practices, provides valuable resources, and advocates for fair regulations.

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Arkansas Self Storage Facts

Arkansas is an emerging self-storage market in the South, supported by steady population growth, expanding suburban communities around Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas, and a growing logistics and manufacturing economy.

Whether you're an operator, investor, or tenant - understanding the local landscape helps you make smarter decisions.

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Number of storage facilities

Arkansas has about 688 self-storage facilities. (source)
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Storage Space per Person

Arkansas storage facilities offer 7.16 square feet of storage per person, which is higher than the national average of 5.4 square feet per person. (source)
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Legislation

Arkansas has specific legislation regarding self-storage, including provisions for lien enforcement and handling delinquent tenants, notes a Justia Law article (pdf). (source)

Arkansas Code Title 23.

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Arkansas Abandoned Property

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Discussing the Wow Factor (.pdf)

Arkansas Self Storage Association

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Arkansas Code of 1987

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Arkansas Passes Law Excluding Intangibles From Self-Storage Tax Valuations

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed House Bill 1475 into law, preventing county assessors from including intangible property when determining property tax values. The bill, strongly backed by the Arkansas and national Self Storage Associations, aims to protect self-storage operators from inflated tax assessments.

Key Points:

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HB 1475 excludes intangible property—such as goodwill, rental agreements, and customer lists—from property tax assessments.

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Facility owners can now request a written explanation on how intangibles were excluded from their property’s valuation.

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The bill received unanimous support, passing the Arkansas House and Senate without opposition.

Spartan Acquires Three Self-Storage Facilities in Booming Northwest Arkansas

Spartan Investment Group has acquired three self-storage properties in Northwest Arkansas—located in Bentonville, Rogers, and Springdale—totaling 1,890 units and 323,780 net rentable square feet. The company plans to invest over $1 million in upgrades and continue operations under the Extra Space Storage brand.

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The properties are strategically located within 20 miles of each other along I-49, near 14,000+ residential units and three Fortune 500 headquarters.

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The facilities will remain under the Extra Space Storage brand and feature unit sizes ranging from 50 to 360 square feet.

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Spartan aims to purchase 25 facilities and develop 25 new projects in 2025, adding to its 30,000-unit portfolio and $600M in assets under management.

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