City Building Permits

Plumerville, AR - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Arkansas Conway County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City limits of Plumerville.

Department
Planning and Zoning Commission, with permit forms routed through the Water Department
Address
P.O. Box 7, Plumerville, AR 72127
Phone
501-354-1160

Application Process

  1. Get a permit form at the Water Department or email waterclerk@plumerville.net for a form.
  2. Complete the application to build.
  3. Planning and Zoning Commission reviews and approves.
  4. City Council approves the application.
  5. Applicant is notified by the P and Z chairman.
  6. Applicant or contractor picks up the building permit at City Hall and pays the fee according to construction cost.
  7. Contractor must notify One-Call prior to construction.
  8. For plumbing and HVACR permits, contractor picks up those permits from the city inspector and must notify the city inspector before covering plumbing, sewer, or HVACR lines.

Source: Planning and Zoning Commission, with permit forms routed through the Water Department

General Requirements

Adding onto a house, moving in a portable building, making other changes to property, and mobile homes require approval.

Required Documents

  • Application form
  • Construction description
  • Estimated cost
  • Applicant and site information
  • Lot and yard information
  • Utility status
  • Signatures on the zoning compliance form
Building code
The city maintains a Planning and Zoning Ordinance; the exact building code edition was not clearly stated in the materials reviewed.
Contractor requirements
Contractor is responsible for One-Call notification; plumbing and HVACR permits are handled through the city inspector.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
No charge for buildings valued under $1,000.
Permit fee formula
Fee based on building value bands. The published schedule shows $20 for $1,000 to $5,000, $40 for $5,001 to $25,000, $60 for $25,001 to $50,000, $80 for $50,001 to $100,000, and $100 for over $100,000.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Planning and Zoning Commission, with permit forms routed through the Water Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • City inspector notice (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Application, P and Z approval, council approval, permit pickup, then inspections for utility and code-related work.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Planning and Zoning Commission, with permit forms routed through the Water Department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Plumerville Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Plumerville, AR?
Adding onto a house, moving in a portable building, making other changes to property, and mobile homes require approval.
How much does a building permit cost in Plumerville, AR?
The minimum permit fee is No charge for buildings valued under $1,000.. Fees are calculated as: Fee based on building value bands. The published schedule shows $20 for $1,000 to $5,000, $40 for $5,001 to $25,000, $60 for $25,001 to $50,000, $80 for $50,001 to $100,000, and $100 for over $100,000..
How do I apply for a building permit in Plumerville, AR?
1. Get a permit form at the Water Department or email waterclerk@plumerville.net for a form. 2. Complete the application to build. 3. Planning and Zoning Commission reviews and approves. 4. City Council approves the application. 5. Applicant is notified by the P and Z chairman. 6. Applicant or contractor picks up the building permit at City Hall and pays the fee according to construction cost. 7. Contractor must notify One-Call prior to construction. 8. For plumbing and HVACR permits, contractor picks up those permits from the city inspector and must notify the city inspector before covering plumbing, sewer, or HVACR lines.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Plumerville, AR?
Inspections can be scheduled via: City inspector notice.

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