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City of Monticello

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

Min. permit fee
$50 for add-ons or remodels
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Monticello Code Enforcement / Fire Marshal

Street address
203 W Gaines St., Monticello, AR 71655 (permit office/Fire Marshal: 114 West Wood Ave., Monticello, AR 71655)
Phone
(870) 367-4402 for code enforcement/fire marshal; (870) 367-4400 city hall
Email
brodgers@cityofmonticelloar.com
Coverage
City of Monticello incorporated city limits
Website
Department website
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Monticello

New construction, substantial improvements, add-ons, remodels, and man-made changes to improve real estate; utility connection work tied to the building permit process.

Required documents
  • Building plans submitted with the application
Contractor requirements
All contractors must submit their license and have a current $10,000 surety bond on file to obtain a permit.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Submit a Building Permit Application with building plans.
  2. 02
    City inspector conducts a site inspection.
  3. 03
    Once the site is approved, construction may begin.
  4. 04
    Separate electrical, gas, plumbing, and HVAC inspections are required during construction.
  5. 05
    Final inspection and occupancy approval are completed after all required work passes.

Source: City of Monticello Code Enforcement / Fire Marshal ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Monticello building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50 for add-ons or remodels
02
Permit fee formula
Residential: $15 application fee plus $0.15 per sq ft under roof; add-ons/remodels: $15 application fee plus $2 per $1,000 of construction cost, minimum $50; commercial based on total project cost

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: Site inspection first, followed by separate electrical, gas, plumbing, and HVAC inspections during construction, then final occupancy review.

Source: City of Monticello Code Enforcement / Fire Marshal ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Monticello permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Monticello, AR? ▸
New construction, substantial improvements, add-ons, remodels, and man-made changes to improve real estate; utility connection work tied to the building permit process.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Monticello, AR? ▸
Building permit fees in Monticello, AR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50 for add-ons or remodels. Fees are calculated as: Residential: $15 application fee plus $0.15 per sq ft under roof; add-ons/remodels: $15 application fee plus $2 per $1,000 of construction cost, minimum $50; commercial based on total project cost.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Monticello, AR? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Monticello, AR, follow these steps: 1. Submit a Building Permit Application with building plans. 2. City inspector conducts a site inspection. 3. Once the site is approved, construction may begin. 4. Separate electrical, gas, plumbing, and HVAC inspections are required during construction. 5. Final inspection and occupancy approval are completed after all required work passes.
last verified April 2026 source City of Monticello Code Enforcement / Fire Marshal ↗ entry id permits/arkansas/drew/monticello
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Monticello Code Enforcement / Fire Marshal before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.