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City of Springdale (Benton County Portion)

How to apply for a building permit in City of Springdale (Benton County Portion), Arkansas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Permits Division, City of Springdale

Street address
107 Spring Street, Springdale, AR 72764 (Permits Division); City Hall at 201 Spring Street, Springdale, AR 72764
Coverage
Springdale is primarily in Washington County but has portions extending into Benton County. The City of Springdale administers its own building permits city-wide regardless of which county the parcel falls in. For parcels in unincorporated Benton County outside city limits, see the Benton County section.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Springdale (Benton County Portion)

New construction, additions, alterations, repairs, MEP work, demolition, and other regulated work per the adopted Arkansas Fire Prevention Code.

Cosmetic and maintenance work per adopted code
  • Exempt Cosmetic and maintenance work per adopted code

Note: Contact (479) 750-8114 to confirm.

Required documents
  • Contact department for project-specific requirements.
Building code
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code (most recently adopted version); see Chapter 22 of Springdale Code of Ordinances.
Contractor requirements
Arkansas contractor license required.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Obtain and complete the required application forms.
  2. 02
    Submit application with required plans and documents.
  3. 03
    Pay applicable fees.
  4. 04
    Plans are reviewed; permit issued upon approval.
  5. 05
    Post permit on site.
  6. 06
    Schedule inspections at each required phase.
  7. 07
    Obtain certificate of occupancy after final inspection.

Source: Permits Division, City of Springdale ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Springdale (Benton County Portion) building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Not detailed in available sources; contact department.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • (479) 750-8114 (phone)
  • 107 Spring Street (in-person)

Typical sequence: Follows IBC/IRC standard phases; contact department for specifics.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Springdale (Benton County Portion) permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Springdale (Benton County Portion), AR?
New construction, additions, alterations, repairs, MEP work, demolition, and other regulated work per the adopted Arkansas Fire Prevention Code.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Springdale (Benton County Portion), AR?
Building permit fees in Springdale (Benton County Portion), AR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Not detailed in available sources; contact department..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Springdale (Benton County Portion), AR?
To apply for a building permit in Springdale (Benton County Portion), AR, follow these steps: 1. Obtain and complete the required application forms. 2. Submit application with required plans and documents. 3. Pay applicable fees. 4. Plans are reviewed; permit issued upon approval. 5. Post permit on site. 6. Schedule inspections at each required phase. 7. Obtain certificate of occupancy after final inspection.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Springdale (Benton County Portion), AR?
Not all construction work requires a permit in Springdale (Benton County Portion), AR. The following work is generally exempt: Cosmetic and maintenance work per adopted code. Note: Contact (479) 750-8114 to confirm. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Springdale (Benton County Portion), AR?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Springdale (Benton County Portion), AR via: (479) 750-8114, 107 Spring Street.
last verified April 2026 source Permits Division, City of Springdale ↗ entry id permits/arkansas/benton/springdale

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Permits Division, City of Springdale before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.