Wynne, AR - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

City limits of Wynne

Department

Office of City Building Inspector, City of Wynne

Address

1111 N. Falls Blvd., Wynne, AR 72396

Phone

870-238-8509

Email

aburgess@cityofwynne.com

Website

https://www.cityofwynne.com/permits-licenses-and-forms

Application Process

1. Obtain and complete the application form from the Office of City Building Inspector.
2. Submit the application before the permit is sold.
3. Provide detailed plans for new construction.
4. Provide a copy of the platted building site for new construction.
5. The office reviews the application for code and ordinance compliance.
6. The permit is issued if the application conforms to applicable requirements.

Source: Office of City Building Inspector, City of Wynne

General Requirements

Required before erecting, constructing, enlarging, altering, moving, improving, removing, converting, or demolishing a building or structure in the city

Required Documents

• Application form
• Detailed plans for new construction
• Copy of the platted building site

Building code

The public packet cites ordinance-based building standards, but the specific model code adoption was not clearly published in the sources reviewed

Contractor requirements

City occupational or privilege license required for contractual work; state commercial contractor license required for commercial projects; state residential contractor license required for residential projects; the city says it will honor another Arkansas city occupational or privilege license if current

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Commercial building permits start at $10 for projects valued $0 to $100; residential new construction starts at $0.15 per square foot under roof

Permit fee formula

Commercial: valuation table from $0 to over $200,000, then $500 for the first $200,000 plus $1 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; residential new construction: $0.15 per square foot under roof, including garage and porches; storage / outside buildings: $25 minimum plus $0.10 per square foot over 140 square feet; manufactured homes: $150 plus minimum electrical, gas piping, mechanical, foundation inspection, and gas inspection fees; substantial improvement permits: $0.10 per square foot with $30 minimum when improvements exceed 50 percent of market value; miscellaneous: demolition $25; moving structure $0.20 per square foot under roof

Reinspection fee

Inspection fee is $10 per inspection

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Office of City Building Inspector, City of Wynne to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: New construction inspections include foundation, plumbing rough-in, electrical rough-in, framing, mechanical, plumbing top out, and final inspection

Additional Resources

• Building code: The public packet cites ordinance-based building standards, but the specific model code adoption was not clearly published in the sources reviewed
• Wynne ordinance copies
• Wynne planning department
• Wynne fire department
• License lookup guide: Arkansas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Arkansas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Arkansas hub: Arkansas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Wynne Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Wynne, AR?

Required before erecting, constructing, enlarging, altering, moving, improving, removing, converting, or demolishing a building or structure in the city

How much does a building permit cost in Wynne, AR?

The minimum permit fee is Commercial building permits start at $10 for projects valued $0 to $100; residential new construction starts at $0.15 per square foot under roof. Fees are calculated as: Commercial: valuation table from $0 to over $200,000, then $500 for the first $200,000 plus $1 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; residential new construction: $0.15 per square foot under roof, including garage and porches; storage / outside buildings: $25 minimum plus $0.10 per square foot over 140 square feet; manufactured homes: $150 plus minimum electrical, gas piping, mechanical, foundation inspection, and gas inspection fees; substantial improvement permits: $0.10 per square foot with $30 minimum when improvements exceed 50 percent of market value; miscellaneous: demolition $25; moving structure $0.20 per square foot under roof.

How do I apply for a building permit in Wynne, AR?

1. Obtain and complete the application form from the Office of City Building Inspector. 2. Submit the application before the permit is sold. 3. Provide detailed plans for new construction. 4. Provide a copy of the platted building site for new construction. 5. The office reviews the application for code and ordinance compliance. 6. The permit is issued if the application conforms to applicable requirements.

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