County Building Permits
Dallas County, AR - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Dallas County, Arkansas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Dallas County unincorporated areas only, if county-level development regulations are being applied. The county seat is Fordyce.
- Department
- Address
- Dallas County Judge, 206 West 3rd, Fordyce, AR 71742
- Phone
- (870) 352-3371
- james.jones@arkansas.gov
Application Process
General Requirements
- Building code
- Arkansas statewide minimum building codes apply even where no local permit or inspections are required. The Arkansas Fire Prevention Code is enforced by the State Fire Marshal and is published in 2021 edition volumes I, II, and III.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the local building department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Building code: Arkansas statewide minimum building codes apply even where no local permit or inspections are required. The Arkansas Fire Prevention Code is enforced by the State Fire Marshal and is published in 2021 edition volumes I, II, and III.
- Verify contractor license: Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board Building Codes
- Arkansas county contacts directory entry for Dallas County elected officials
- Dallas County clerk entry in Arkansas county clerks directory
- License lookup guide: Arkansas Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Arkansas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Arkansas hub: Arkansas Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the local building department before applying.
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