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City of Warren

How to apply for a building permit in City of Warren, Arkansas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Min. permit fee
$24
Last verified
April 2026
On this page 6
§ 01

Permit authority

Building and Codes Department, also called Building Permits and Inspections Department

Street address
104 N Myrtle, Warren, AR 71671
Coverage
City of Warren city limits
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Warren

Warren states it issues building and electrical permits and conducts inspections for all construction-related permits. The page does not publish a full work-item trigger list, so the published scope is broad.

Note: The public page reviewed did not publish a work exemption list.

Required documents
  • Blueprint of project, not required to be actual size
  • Location of structure
  • Size of lot
  • Size of structure
  • Estimated total cost
  • Material list

Source: Building and Codes Department, also called Building Permits and Inspections Department ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: The city says it must have all pertinent information 24 hours prior to issuing the permit.

  1. 01
    Submit permit application materials to the Building Code Official.
  2. 02
    Provide required project information and supporting documents.
  3. 03
    City staff reviews plans and permit materials.
  4. 04
    Permit is issued after required information is complete.

Typical processing time: The city says it must have all pertinent information 24 hours prior to issuing the permit.

Source: Building and Codes Department, also called Building Permits and Inspections Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Warren building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$24
02
Plan check fee
Included in the valuation-based building schedule on the public sheet; no separate stand-alone plan check fee was published.
03
Permit fee formula
Building fee is valuation-based. The city rounds valuation up to the nearest thousand and uses a tiered schedule.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: Building, electrical, gas and plumbing inspections are all handled by the department; certificate of occupancy is also issued by the department.

Source: Building and Codes Department, also called Building Permits and Inspections Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Warren permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Warren, AR?
Warren states it issues building and electrical permits and conducts inspections for all construction-related permits. The page does not publish a full work-item trigger list, so the published scope is broad.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Warren, AR?
Building permit fees in Warren, AR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $24. Fees are calculated as: Building fee is valuation-based. The city rounds valuation up to the nearest thousand and uses a tiered schedule.. Plan check fee: Included in the valuation-based building schedule on the public sheet; no separate stand-alone plan check fee was published..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Warren, AR?
To apply for a building permit in Warren, AR, follow these steps: 1. Submit permit application materials to the Building Code Official. 2. Provide required project information and supporting documents. 3. City staff reviews plans and permit materials. 4. Permit is issued after required information is complete.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Warren, AR?
Building permit processing times in Warren, AR typically run The city says it must have all pertinent information 24 hours prior to issuing the permit.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building and Codes Department, also called Building Permits and Inspections Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.